On the second level products are dosed into a double-shafted paddle mixer. At the penultimate level a vibratory sifter, together with an additional metal separator, removes any irregularities from the mixed product. At the final stage of the process the product is collected into four receiving hoppers and is equally distributed by means of a clever arrangement of three screw conveyors which ensure continuous product flow. Two years ago J-Tec opened its Asian headquarters in Bangkok, a factor which helped the company secure this major contract. www.j-tec.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The cocoa line is arranged over different levels; a novel system of three screw conveyors (below) ensures continuous flow of the finished product