Cooling tunnel inside a food processing factory.

Cooling & Heating

Specify spiral and tunnel solutions for precise chocolate temperature management. We source, integrate, and support systems that fit your line.

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Spiral and tunnel solutions for precise chocolate temperature management.

We have over 25 years of experience finding cooling and heating solutions for chocolate manufacturers. Tight temperature control underpins gloss, snap, and consistent release, so the equipment must deliver uniform conditions at the speed your line runs.

 Working with our Principals, Trikno and Wolf Machines, we source spiral and tunnel systems that manage heat transfer efficiently, fit into current layouts, and scale from artisan operations to high-throughput plants. Our team supports you from selection to commissioning, then keeps you running with training, servicing, and spare parts.

How cooling and heating works

In chocolate production, thermal control is not a background task. Holding a narrow temperature window is essential at every stage - from tempering to moulding to final set - to stabilise the cocoa butter crystals and ensure the finish stays bright.

A typical sequence warms moulds gently before depositing so the chocolate spreads evenly rather than shocking on contact. After filling, moulds travel through controlled zones where the temperature steps down in measured stages. This gradual change sets the structure, preserves gloss, and supports clean release.

Spiral systems guide moulds along a compact curved path. This is ideal when floor space is tight or longer residence time is needed without extending the line. Tunnel systems move straight through zoned sections, balancing air movement and heat transfer to keep conditions even at higher throughputs.

Explore our systems below to see how we support specific chocolate moulding processes.

Spiral systems move moulds on a compact curved path, warming moulds before depositing or cooling finished products to the required set point.

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Image of a spiral cooling unit in a factory setting.

Conveyor tunnels pass moulds through controlled zones for stable, even temperature profiles between process steps.

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Trikno branded industrial cooling tunnel in a food production facility.

Talk to Premier Forrester about mould cooling and heating production

We will match your throughput, footprint, and product mix to the right thermal solution, then integrate controls and handling so the line performs as one system.

Our exceptional service team is also available to provide comprehensive after-sales support and advice.

If you are upgrading an existing setup or planning a new line, contact our team to discuss throughput, footprint, and budget. We will help you choose a configuration that runs reliably and pays back.

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