Cocoatown - Bean-to-Bar

Power-Cracker

Description:

CocoaT power Crackers are very compact and have a foot print of less than 1.5 sq. foot. Patented special rollers in the crackers pull the shell loose from the nibs in addition to cracking the beans. The beans are cracked into bigger pieces that are easier to winnow. Combination of CocoaT power Cracker and CocoaT winnower results in highest yield of nibs with less nibs in the husk and minimum husk in the nibs (less than 0.05% of nibs though industry standards allow almost 1.5% of husk in the nibs). Better quality, cleaner nibs generate higher profit to chocolate makers than cracking the cocoa beans in the regular crackers that crack the beans into smaller pieces.

CocoaT power Cracker can be ordered in 110V or 220V version. It can crack more than 60 lbs (28 kgs) of cocoa beans in an hour. This compact, stylish unit comes with DC motor, chain drive, metal gears, Stainless steel rollers, and stainless steel hopper, stainless steel support stand, stainless steel collection box, etc.

All food contact components are made of food grade Stainless steel. Patented stainless steel rollers are easy to disassemble and reassemble. They are easy to clean and handle. They also last longer.

The metal gears are outside the food contact area for hygiene and clean-ability. The metal drive is covered with stainless steel cover to avoid pinch-points. The 1/8 HP, DC motor is quieter in operation. The speed controller helps in regulating the cracker speed.

Features:

Result of extensive customer feedback for over 2 years. Highly satisfied customer base.
Specifically designed for challenging cocoa beans – cracked cocoa beans (naturally due to fermentation) produce wide range of nib sizes and husk sizes.
Produces minimum fines
Produces large husk pieces
Pulls off the husk from the beans – minimum chance of husk remaining with nibs after cracking
Easy to clean – disassemble and assemble
No need to replace the rollers for years – self sharpening
Easy to repair damaged rollers if metal pieces or hard rocks were accidentally introduced along with beans
Perfect companion for CocoaTown winnowers
Simple, compact, rugged and elegant – mostly stainless steel parts and metal gears – long life
Available in manual as well as motorized options.
High throughput.
Spare parts easily available
Patent pending design
Stainless steel rollers – Hygienic & long lasting
Specially designed rollers to strip the skin from the nibs
Compact footprint – Saves space
High quality stainless steel– Elegant, Hygienic, Easy to clean
Hopper – self feeding – More efficient operation
Metal Gears– Long lasting, less maintenance
Gears outside food contact area – Hygiene and easy to handle
High quality stainless steel rollers with unique, patented design
DC motor – Quiet in operation
Speed controller – Adjustable for different speeds of cracking
Stainless steel collection box and support stand