Chocolate Coating Machine for Dates – The Ideal Solution for Premium Chocolate-Covered Date Products

As luxury date products continue to grow in popularity and consumer demand increases for chocolate-covered dates, the Smartpack Chocolate Coating Machine has become an essential component in professional production lines.
This machine enables you to produce dates coated with a smooth, uniform chocolate layer—ready for packaging, retail display, or premium gift boxes.

To ensure maximum efficiency and top-tier product quality, it is recommended to integrate this machine into a complete date-processing line. This includes equipment such as the Date Washing and Cleaning Machine—which removes dirt and impurities first—and the Date Sorting Machine, which organizes dates by size and quality before they reach the chocolate coating stage.

General Description

The Chocolate Coating Machine immerses dates in a controlled layer of hot chocolate, giving the final product a rich taste and an attractive finish.
Dates are coated with chocolate at a precisely regulated temperature to ensure smoothness and consistency, then conveyed over a non-stick belt toward a cooling unit that solidifies the coating professionally before packaging.

Technical Specifications

1) Structure and Construction

• Main Material: Stainless steel 304 (food grade, rust-resistant)

• Work Surface: Polished to prevent chocolate adhesion and allow easy cleaning

• Frame: Heavy-duty industrial build for continuous operation

• Control Panel: Integrated system for speed and temperature adjustment

The machine operates seamlessly with other date-processing systems such as the Date Washing and Cleaning Machine to ensure the fruit enters the chocolate stage in optimal condition.

2) Chocolate Coating System

• Mesh Conveyor Belt: Stainless steel, non-stick, designed for smooth transport

• Chocolate Distribution System: Ensures an even, consistent chocolate layer on each date

• Chocolate Circulation Wheel: Maintains stable chocolate flow with no clumping

• Heating Elements + Digital Display: For precise chocolate temperature control

• Integrated Cooling Unit: Equipped with an 18,000 BTU air-conditioning system for quick chocolate solidification

• Production Capacity: Up to 200 kg/hour

• Machine Dimensions:

  • Height: 100 cm

  • Length: 775 cm

  • Width: 90 cm

• Motors: High-durability Yılmaz motors (Turkey)

• Electrical Components: Schneider (France) for operational safety and stability

It is recommended to use this unit after preparation stages such as the Date Sorting Machine to achieve the best coating results.

Technical Specification Table

Applications of the Chocolate Coating Machine

• Premium chocolate-covered date production

• Luxury date gift boxes

• High-end date product lines

• Seasonal and private-label date products

Operation – Maintenance – Inspection

Operation

1. Activate the main control panel

2. Heat the chocolate in the tank to the required temperature

3. Feed dates onto the coating conveyor

4. Monitor chocolate flow and temperature

5. Transfer coated dates to the cooling unit

Routine Maintenance

• Clean the coating belt after each shift

• Check heating elements and temperature sensors

• Lubricate motors and moving parts

Inspection

• Test thermal sensors

• Ensure electrical stability

• Inspect cooling unit before operation

Spare Parts – Operating Hours

Available Spare Parts

• Replacement mesh conveyor

• Heating elements

• Chocolate distribution pumps

• Additional control panels

• Cooling modules

Operating Hours

• Daily operation: 8–10 hours

• Continuous operation requires light maintenance every 24–48 hours

Working Conditions – Control – Commercial Terms

Working Conditions

• 380V three-phase electricity

• Adequate ventilation

• Sufficient loading and unloading space

Control Features

• Digital temperature control

• Performance monitoring sensors

• Overload protection system

Commercial Terms

• Manufacturer warranty

• Operator training included

• Technical support and maintenance

Contracting Process

1. Contact the Smartpack sales team

2. Provide required specifications (capacity, date type)

3. Receive a customized quotation

4. Sign the agreement and schedule installation

5. Machine setup and initial operation

6. Training for the operating team

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of dates are suitable for chocolate coating?
Soft and semi-dry dates are ideal for achieving a smooth, consistent chocolate layer.

2. Can dates be filled before coating?
Yes, dates can be filled with nuts, honey, or other ingredients before chocolate coating.

3. How is the chocolate layer thickness controlled?
Through the chocolate distribution settings on the machine’s digital control panel.

4. Can the machine be integrated into a full production line?
Yes, it integrates smoothly with cleaning, sorting, and packaging equipment.

5. What’s the difference between chocolate coating and packaging?
Coating applies the chocolate layer; packaging protects the product from oxidation and enhances shelf appeal.

6. Does the machine require a specialized technician?
No—after basic training from Smartpack, any trained operator can run it efficiently.

Produce professionally coated chocolate dates with the Smartpack Chocolate Coating Machine!

Smooth coating – Strong performance – Hygienic food-grade design
The perfect solution for premium chocolate date products.