North American Automation: Buffer-feeder system

Rotzinger's Mold-to-Wrap confectionery handling system for misshapen molded products, such as chocolate candies, will be on display through North American Automation (Glen Ellyn, IL).

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This system removes product from the mold into a countermold for conveying to the wrapper and, after product is removed, either returns the countermold to the molder for refilling or sends it to temporary storage. System is fully automatic with microprocessor or PLC controls.

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