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PPM Technologies Introduces the FlavorWright SmartSpray Food Coating System

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PPM Technologies, a key player in Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, is excited to announce the launch of its innovative FlavorWright SmartSpray food coating system at Pack Expo, booth S-2854.

Engineered specifically for vitamins, gummies, and various confectionery products, this cost-effective system precisely applies oil and other liquids during continuous operation, significantly enhancing productivity. SmartSpray features a robust belt conveyor, a liquid applicator, and a tumbling drum, complemented by a fully-integrated control system. This enables food manufacturers to achieve consistent, high-quality coating applications while simultaneously reducing labor requirements and minimizing waste, thereby increasing profitability.

“When a confectionery processor approached us for a coating system that could accommodate their product handling challenges, we adapted one of our most popular technologies – the FlavorWright All-in-One seasoning system – to address the confectionery industry’s unique needs,” stated Jack Lee, president of Duravant Group – Food Sorting and Handling Solutions. “We designed SmartSpray with a specialized belt conveyor for wet, sticky, and hard-to-move confectionery products, ensuring effective yet gentle handling while achieving precise coating coverage. Our deep collaboration with customers, combined with our decades of expertise, allows us to deliver solutions that make a meaningful difference in our customers’ operations.”

The FlavorWright SmartSpray employs a continuous coating process that initiates as the product enters the tumbling drum via the belt conveyor. The adjustable liquid applicator creates controlled spray patterns to ensure uniform coverage while preventing oversaturation. Moreover, the tumbling action guarantees even distribution across all product surfaces. When compared to traditional batch coating methods, typically carried out by hand, this fully automated and continuous process dramatically enhances throughput, product quality, reduces labor costs, and minimizes coating waste.

Equipped with recipe-driven operations, SmartSpray features automated controls accessed via an intuitive touchscreen HMI. This ensures consistent, repeatable results while enabling quick changeovers without requiring tools or manual adjustments. Furthermore, the system grants precise control over production parameters, allowing food manufacturers to fine-tune both conveyor speed and drum angle in order to optimize dwell time based on the specific characteristics of each product.

Designed with interchangeability in mind, PPM has engineered SmartSpray to allow processors to easily adapt their system as their product lines evolve. Two drum sizes, available in both plastic and stainless steel construction, cater to varying production capacities. The plastic drums feature seamless, FDA-approved construction with a non-stick finish to prevent product build-up, and they can be conveniently swapped using PPM’s EZ-swap magnetic technology.

In prioritizing sanitation, SmartSpray is constructed with NEMA 4X-rated components suitable for washdown environments, featuring food-grade stainless steel throughout. Its compact footprint ensures easy integration into existing production lines, streamlining operations significantly.

Typically implemented after a depositor and prior to packaging, SmartSpray delivers superior coating accuracy and consistency while optimizing production processes, thus offering a rapid return on investment. When necessary, PPM can seamlessly integrate SmartSpray with a downstream dry seasoning system, creating a comprehensive seasoning and coating solution controlled through a single interface.

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