Sale - Bean to Bar production Equipment
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If you have more photos and videos I would like to know more about the machines. Do you have a contact email?
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15 - 50 kilo Melangeurs / Grinders
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The further I delve in the more I am discovering some options that I was not aware of in the small to medium batch size. I would like to start this thread with some companies that are producing these machines, and would love any feedback from anyone with first hand experience. From the quality and use of the machine as well as assistance in all aspects from the factory or distributor. If needed for some of the less known brands, we can start separate threads.
Obviously many have spoken and had experience with Santha and Cocoa Town, and more information is always welcome. But some of the other machines I would like to know more about are:
Rottar
Kadzama
Kudvic
Packint
FBM
Look forward to learning about others experiences with these and any other we may not have listed
updated by @chefpatissier: 02/01/17 10:25:44
Looking to purchase 65lb grinder/melanger
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Potomac Chocolate:
Hello,
Since the Rumbo shares the main overall design ideas with all other melangers (stones spinning on a stone base), I'm sure it can be used to conche as well as any other melanger (maybe even a little better, due to some of the changes like the off-center stones). Also, my guess is that some, if not most of the makers using it are using it to both refine and conche, although a separate conche will work significantly better. Melangers are just not particularly good at conching, which is why you have to run them for days and days to achieve some of the effects of a real conche.
As a melanger, I think the Rumbo looks like one of the best out there. Having the wheels turn, rather than the bowl, seems like a great idea, and the drainage spout for emptying is genius.
-Ben
Great feedback. Thanks Ben
Looking to purchase 65lb grinder/melanger
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Hello All.
Was wondering if anyone had used the Rumbo also as a conche? Obviously not ideal but curious about the possibilities.
Prices of equipment from Europe- movement in prices?
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Being in Europe myself I would be curious to know what machines you are considering worthy of being shipped in comparison to machine being fabricated in the US? As I am also looking at doing the opposite.
updated by @chefpatissier: 12/29/16 02:43:04
WTB - Bean to Bar Equipment - Spain (or Europe)
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Hello.
Building a production space for Bean to Bar production. Looking for ideally second hand equipment when possible, but new in some circumstances will also be an option. Have been producing small quantities with wet grinder, etc but now looking to scale up and make it a full time business. In terms of production capability I would like to be able to do 60-80 kilos a week to start with and be ables to grow from there.
So anyone who may be looking to sell equipment, let me know. Also would appreciate any insights into distributors in Europe to provide more options. So far I am mostly familiar with CPS or FBM and not any others. I appreciate all the help.
Thanks!
updated by @chefpatissier: 06/29/23 16:49:02
Buenos Dias from Spain!
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Hello everyone,
I'm Ricardo and I am in Spain. I've been making chocolate a bit now on an amateur scale, and now I planning to start my own business. I've trained many years in pastry and have a shop as well and finally looking forward to dedicate more time and energy to bean to bar chocolate!
Looking forward to reading more on the forums and hopefully contributing when I can. Also starting to look for equipment so anyone with any insight into the market in Europe would be of great help. Thank you.
Cheers!
updated by @chefpatissier: 11/26/16 03:13:35