Fig. 50.
Fig. 50 shows such a machine for solid and semi-liquid chocolates. By means of this, the material is next conducted along a vertical screw path in even mass to the horizontal screw, and so a second filling with the hand is rendered unnecessary. After it has been freed from air in this, it enters a revolverlike cutter, which discharges the divided portions on a travelling belt. On the latter it is conducted to a table standing near, where it is laid into moulds. The machine is of very strong make, and puts out from 15-250 gr, divided into approximately 10-25000 squares, within a space of ten hours.
Fig. 51 a.
Figs. 51 a and b give finally two of the best known types which have a very extensive application, protected by patent imperial (Germany), and built by J. M. Lehmann, Herm. Baumeister, J. S. Petzholdt in Döhlen, G, near Dresden and others. With this patent dividing machine of J. M. Lehmann, solid and semi-liquid chocolate material, as also nut and almond chocolates are divided exactly, in any weight from 18 to 250 grammes, and then conducted in strips of equal size to the mould previously mentioned. As far as cleanliness, purity, and easy management are concerned, it fulfills all the demands which can be expected of the most modern machine.
Fig. 51 b.