450kg/h Fully Automatic Gummy / Jelly Candy Production Line – High-Capacity Solution for Functional & Nutraceutical Gummies

YT offers mature project implementation experience, long-term collaborations with renowned brands, and dedicated process engineers providing comprehensive technical guidance. We deliver complete turnkey solutions for complex functional gummies — including creatine gummies, probiotic gummies, vitamin-enriched soft candies, and other health-oriented nutraceutical products.

Core Advantages of YT Production Lines

• Full Integrated Automation: Raw material weighing, syrup preparation, and precise active ingredient dosing — automated end-to-end.
• Exceptional Precision: Accurate, stable component addition ensures every gummy maintains consistent quality.
• Highly Flexible Customization: Equipment tailored to your production capacity, recipe complexity, and budget.
• Proven for Demanding Recipes: Reliable large-scale production of creatine, probiotics, vitamins, and other sensitive functional ingredients.
• Strict Compliance Standards: Designed to meet GMP, FDA, and multiple international certifications.
• Complete Turnkey Support: One-stop service from design and installation to commissioning, training, and after-sales.

Partner with YT to transform functional gummy production into a smarter, more reliable, and fully compliant operation.

If you’re new to gummy candy manufacturing, this guide helps identify the best equipment fit. Traditional metal mold depositing lines excel with pectin, gelatin, or carrageenan gelling agents. For modified starch recipes or minimal-gel formulations, a starch mogul line is the superior choice.

Key Gelling Agents Overview

Pectin

Source: Citrus peels, apple pomace, and other plant extracts.
Advantages: Plant-based, vegan-compatible, heat-resistant, clean and non-sticky texture.
Disadvantages: Sensitive to sugar/acid balance; requires tight process control.
Drying: 35–50°C for 12–24 hours.

Gelatin

Source: Animal bones and skins.
Advantages: Soft, elastic, mouth-melting Q-bounce; stable recipes and widest applicability.
Disadvantages: Animal-derived; heat-sensitive with strict temperature requirements.
Drying: 25–30°C for 24–45 hours.

Carrageenan

Source: Red algae and marine plants.
Advantages: Plant-based, strong gel, rapid setting, high clarity.
Disadvantages: Slightly brittle mouthfeel; often blended; prone to syneresis.
Drying: 18–40°C for 18–30 hours.

Recipe and gelling agent differences dictate cooking equipment and depositing speed.

Pectin Cooking Process

Pectin cooking is detailed yet equipment-simple due to heat stability — small batches can cook sugar and pectin together. YT includes homogenizers for uniform dispersion; high-speed mixing may create bubbles, so vacuum cooking/degassing is advised for premium results (if budget allows), before adding flavors/colors.

Entry-level: Electric jacketed kettles with homogenizer — easy setup, jacket heating, plus safety insulation.
High-output/rapid needs: Steam heating is the professional standard.

Gelatin Cooking Process

Gelatin degrades or sets too early at high heat, necessitating cooling. Post-syrup preparation, use a cooling tank before adding pre-dissolved gelatin. Small batches benefit from overnight gelatin prep to reduce labor; larger runs gain from weighing + chilled water integration.

Uncertain about gelling agents — especially for OEM? YT adds flexible piping/design for multi-agent compatibility. Contact us for in-depth advice.

Automatic Weighing & Syrup Preparation

The most fundamental yet critical step is dissolving white sugar in water and cooking to target Brix. YT’s automatic weighing system precisely meters liquids and powders using METTLER TOLEDO scales, with intelligent PLC for recipe setup and real-time visualization.

Rising Film Continuous Cooker

This fully automatic continuous system uses rising film evaporation for consistent high-Brix output — no batch interruptions, ideal for line production.

Process: Feed preheated from bottom into vertical tubes (steam/thermal oil jacket); boiling creates high-speed vapor lifting thin 0.1–1 mm film; ultra-high heat transfer (2000–4000 W/m²·K) with seconds-long residence — perfect for pectin.

Key features & benefits:

• Metering pump + preheater for stable feed.
• Vertical tube bundle heater (long aspect ratio 100–150).
• Vacuum lowers boiling point, protects heat-sensitive actives.
• Optional scraper prevents fouling.
• PLC + touchscreen for precise control.
• 3–5× efficiency vs. batch cooking.
• Ideal for heat-sensitive (juices, vitamins, CBD/THC).
• Stable 300–1000 kg/h output; compact, 30%+ energy savings.

Automatic Precision Flavor/Color/Active Ingredient Mixing & Weighing

Tired of inaccurate manual micro-dosing of flavors, colors, acids, or nutrients leading to batch inconsistencies?

YT separates weighing of cooked syrup and actives, then batch-mixes — no manual contact. LC + touchscreen + recipe management ensures clean, dust-free, zero-error operation. Precision options: 0.01g / 0.1g / 1g; insulated/stirred tanks for pre-emulsification.

Benefits:

• Eliminates manual dosing errors.
• 200% reduction in variance vs. standard systems.
• Perfect batch-to-batch consistency in color, flavor, and actives.
• GMP-compliant, dust-free hygiene.
• Full traceability for audits.
• Saves 2–3 operators per line.

450kg/h Fully Automatic Metal Mold Depositing Production Line

450kg/h (approx. 400–450 kg/h range) PLC full automation with continuous metal mold depositing. Seamlessly connects to auto weighing/cooking, rising film cooker, and precision dosing — true full-process automation.

Features:

• Servo Depositing Head: Dual/multi-hopper for single/two-color, center-filled, swirled depositing.
• 60 nozzles, 15–35 cycles/minute.
• Food-grade aluminum/stainless or silicone molds; quick-release for fast changes.
• Automatic atomized oil spray for anti-stick demolding.
• Servo screw depositing with VFD for precise fill control.
• Full-coverage cooling tunnel (0–10°C adjustable); upgradable multi-layer/extended for gelatin/heavy gummies.
• Multi-stage demolding: pneumatic + flip, air knives, brushes — damage-free.
• Touchscreen: 100+ recipes, one-key recall, visualization, diagnostics, remote upgrade.
• Closed-loop temperature/speed/weight control for traceability.
• CIP one-key cleaning — GMP compliant.

Model Selection Guide

Model	M40	M150	M300	M450	M600	M2000
Capacity	40kg/h	150kg/h	300kg/h	450kg/h	600kg/h	2000kg/h
Cavities/Nozzles	20pcs	20pcs	40pcs	60pcs	80pcs	160pcs
Two-Color Function	/	√	√	√	√	√
PCS/h	1500	6000	12000	18000	24000	48000
Length	4m	11m	11m	11m	11m	11m
Power Required	18kW	25kW	25kW	30kW	30kW	45kW

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Footprint of the full line?
A: Length ≈11–18m, height ≈2m; net area ≈15m × 4m = 60㎡. Depositor 1.5×11m; cooking ≈3×5m (side/upstairs); drying rooms ≥2 × 25㎡ each (varies by gel). Contact YT for drawings or custom layouts.

Q: Energy consumption?
A: Steam: cooking 25–45kW, 50–80L steam, 0.8MPa air. Electric-only: ~25kW main, 0.8MPa/30L air. Free customized planning available.

Q: Can it make other candies?
A: Yes — core depositing suits hard candy, lollipops, etc., but requires recipe-specific cooking/auxiliaries. Dedicated lines often more efficient; contact YT for multi-use optimization.

Q: Servo depositing?
A: Yes — upgraded servo + screw drive: higher precision, quieter, longer life.

Q: Mold types?
A: Metal (aluminum/Teflon), silicone (stainless support), 3D/立体 for lollipops/toys.

Q: Custom molds?
A: Yes — creative designs + sampling available.

Q: Mold selection advice?
A: Metal most popular/durable; silicone easier release but shorter life; starch for broader use (mogul). Contact for details.

Q: Mold changeover?
A: Screw (secure/slower) or quick-release (faster/shorter life). Composites reduce swaps.

Q: Electrical standards?
A: CE (Siemens/Schneider); UL/CSA optional.

Q: PLC features?
A: Yaskawa/Fuji/Siemens with 100+ recipes, reports, AI diagnostics, remote updates.

Q: Differences from competitors?
A: Detailed education, proven recipes, truly tailored economics.

Q: Factory location?
A: Shanghai.

Q: Overseas support?
A: Installation, commissioning, recipe training included.

Q: Shipping?
A: Door-to-door (e.g., US), full customs handling.

Q: Visits/showrooms?
A: Recommend Shanghai factory visit for demos/training.

Q: Food safety?
A: SUS304 contact parts; SUS316 upgrade.

Q: Warranty?
A: Comprehensive defect coverage + support.

Q: Layout design/repairs?
A: Custom designs, upgrades, maintenance for other brands.

Contact YT for a personalized quote or consultation — we’re here to power your success in functional gummy production!

Last Updated on March 20, 2026 by YTjellycandymachine