BSA Schneider: German technology for the entire chocolate production chain
From raw material to refined and conched chocolate: modular equipment and complete lines, since 1990. Exclusive representative in Brazil: Codipar.
A complete line, stage by stage
Each stage of the chocolate process has a dedicated family of BSA equipment, from raw material receipt to final conching. Navigate the pipeline:
Storage and dosing of dry components
Initial stage of quality control and process automation, ensuring receipt, storage and precise dosing of the components that enter the recipe.
Silos
Storage of dry components, useful capacity from 10,000 to 100,000 kg, insulated and non-insulated silos.
Over-mixer dosing system
Fine and coarse dosing of components, pneumatic valves.
Block breaking and mass melting
Critical stage for receiving cocoa and chocolate in block form, with robust solutions for high availability in continuous production.
BREAKERBlock breaker
For cocoa and chocolate blocks, capacity up to 3,000 kg/h, interchangeable hardened die.
MELTINGMelting station
Horizontal agitator, two independent tempering systems, capacity from 250 to 3,000 kg/h.
Mixing and refining
PRE-REFINING2-roll refiner
Pre-refining with capacity between 3,000 and 8,000 kg/h.
REFININGCHOCfiner® 5-roll refiner
Integrated water-cooled motors, high energy efficiency, available in 1000 mm, 1300 mm and 1800 mm.
Conching: the final refinement of flavor
Conching is the final refining stage, in which the mass is continuously agitated and sheared for 4 to 72 hours, between 45°C and 80°C. Three simultaneous phenomena occur: reduction of moisture and volatile acids residual from fermentation, coating of solid particles with cocoa butter, and final aroma development. The result is sensory texture, controlled viscosity for molding or coating, and aromatic stability throughout shelf life. The type of conche and its cycle time directly impact production capacity and energy cost per ton, making this a critical stage in the investment decision.
SINGLE-SHAFTSingle-shaft conche
Tank capacity from 200 kg to 12,000 kg, fully automated control via Siemens PLC.
DOUBLE-SHAFTDouble-shaft conche
Capacity from 3,000 kg to 12,000 kg, shorter conching time, high shearing capacity.
LABORATORYLaboratory conche
50 kg batch, results transferable 1:1 to industrial scale.
Modular lines for every production scale
Turnkey solution for those looking for an integrated line instead of stand-alone machines — from small-scale compact to complete high-capacity lines.
COMPACTCHOCompact®
Compact line with 3 integrated machines (mixing, refining, conching), capacity from 1,000 to 2,000 kg/8h.
COMPLETE LINECHOComplete®
Complete line for liquid chocolate masses, capacity from 500 kg/h to 7.5 t/h.
Support systems for a continuous operation
Screw conveyors
Up to 10,000 kg/h.
Steel belt system
Transport of mass and powder, stainless steel.
Gear pump
50 to 30,000 kg/h, media up to 50,000 mPa.s.
Filters
Up to 20,000 kg/h.
Pig cleaning system
Pipeline cleaning.
Water tempering station
Custom system with Siemens control.
Horizontal mixing tanks
Storage from 500 to 100,000 kg.
Vertical tanks
Storage from 50 to 100,000 kg.
Mass trolleys
Temporary storage from 100 to 500 kg.
Multi-chamber external tanks
Up to 200,000 kg.
Electrical panels and automation (ataix partnership)
Total control, recipe bank, level and temperature supervision.
BSA Schneider Anlagentechnik GmbH, founded in 1990 in Aachen, Germany. Develops, designs and produces machines and complete plants for the chocolate and confectionery industry, serving renowned manufacturers and processors worldwide.
BSA also offers refining roll overhaul services, retrofit of used machines and performance optimization, with a specialized technical team.
Technical materials
Which stage of your chocolate production needs a solution?
Codipar represents BSA Schneider in Brazil and evaluates your project, from raw material to complete line, with no commitment.