Panning Machine 9 litres PRO

The 9 litres Panning Machine is a versatile and efficient solution for chocolatiers, confectioners, and small to medium-sized production facilities. Designed for coating nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and other products with chocolate, sugar, or glaze, this machine delivers consistently smooth and glossy finishes.

Who Is It For?

Perfect for artisan chocolate makers, confectionery workshops, and bakeries, the panning machine is ideal for businesses that need professional-quality results while scaling up production. Its 5 kg capacity makes it suitable for both small-batch production and medium-scale operations.

How It Works:

1. Load the desired product, such as nuts or fruits, into the rotating drum.
2. Gradually apply chocolate, glaze, or sugar coating as the drum spins, ensuring even distribution.
3. The built-in air blower system with adjustable temperature speeds up the drying process, ensuring a smooth, uniform coating and a beautiful glossy finish.
4. Once the panning process is complete, simply unload the perfectly coated products, ready for cooling or packaging.

Built-in Air Blower System: Precision Control for Perfect Results

The 9 liters Panning Machine PRO is equipped with a built-in air blower system to enhance the coating process and control chocolate crystallization. This system allows you to direct a stream of air directly onto the products inside the drum through a special tube, operating in two distinct modes: COLD AIR and HOT AIR, much like a household hair dryer.

• COLD AIR (room-temperature airflow): The unheated air cools the chocolate, speeding up crystallization and allowing dragees to set faster. This reduces production time and ensures smooth, consistent coating. Please note, the machine functions as a fan, not an air conditioner, so it doesn’t cool the air below room temperature.
• HOT AIR (adjustable heating): The warm airflow can solve several production challenges:
1. If the coating is uneven, warm air gently melts the top chocolate layer, allowing it to redistribute evenly across the product. This eliminates surface defects and ensures all dragees look perfectly smooth and professional.
2. Heated air can also melt any residual chocolate on the inner walls of the drum after processing, making cleaning between batches or recipe changes much easier and faster.

If airflow is not required, the tube can simply be moved aside, ensuring maximum flexibility during production. This intelligent system gives you precise control over the coating process, helping to optimize chocolate crystallization, improve product quality, and reduce downtime during cleaning.

Want to better understand the role of airflow in panning machines? Read our article "What is built-in airflow and why is it needed?" to dive deeper into its functions, benefits, and whether it’s worth it for your production setup.

Additional Training and Support

To help you master the coating process, we also offer an online course that provides step-by-step guidance, detailed explanations, and proven recipes for creating perfectly coated dragees. Whether you're new to the process or looking to refine your skills, this course will equip you with all the knowledge needed to achieve professional results.

Simple to use, easy to clean, and efficient, this small coating machine allows you to create high-quality dragees with minimal effort and maximum consistency. It’s a must-have tool for professionals looking to enhance their production capabilities and delight their customers with artisan-quality products.

Choose the Right Capacity for Your Needs

Our panning machines are available in multiple sizes to fit your production scale:

• 3 litres (up to 2 kg): A compact solution for trials, recipe testing, or beginners.
• 9 litres (up to 5 kg): Great for small confectionery businesses ready for daily production runs. No built-in airflow system — external cooling is required.
• 9 litres (up to 5 kg) PRO version Perfect for scaling operations. Comes with a built-in hot & cold air blower, ensuring better control of crystallization and coating quality.
• 27 kg: Built for medium-sized and growing manufacturers with consistent, high-volume coating needs.

No matter your scale, there's a KADZAMA drum to match your ambitions — from experimental batches to full-scale production.