Coating pan, also known as a peanut coating machine, is a kind of equipment specialized in applying sugar coating, chocolate or other coatings on the surface of nuts, which is widely used in food processing industry.. However, when using peanut coating machine to process different kinds of nuts, it needs to be adjusted according to the characteristics and technological requirements of nuts to ensure product quality and production efficiency. 

Below are key factors to consider when using a peanut coating machine for various nuts:

1.Type and size of nuts

Different kinds of nuts, such as peanuts, almonds, cashews or walnuts, have different shapes and sizes. Before processing, it is necessary to adjust the drum speed and inclination angle of the peanut coating machine according to the size of nuts to ensure that nuts can roll evenly and avoid accumulation or damage. In addition, some nuts have smooth or angular surfaces, and may need special treatment to improve the coating effect.

2. Selection of coating materials

The coating materials on the surface of nuts may include syrup, chocolate, salty powder and so on. Different materials have different adhesiveness and fluidity, so it is necessary to adjust the temperature, spraying amount and drying time of the peanut coating machine according to the material characteristics. For example, syrup needs to be dried quickly to prevent sticking, while chocolate needs to be kept at a proper temperature to ensure uniform coverage.

3. Humidity and temperature control

The humidity and temperature in the processing environment have great influence on the coating effect. High humidity may make the coating difficult to cure, while too low temperature may make the coating material difficult to flow. Therefore, in the process of processing, the equipment parameters should be adjusted according to the season and environmental conditions, and dehumidification or heating devices should be added when necessary.

4. Clean and avoid cross contamination

When using the peanut coating machine to process different kinds of nuts, the equipment must be thoroughly cleaned to avoid cross-contamination, which is especially important for people who are allergic to nuts. In addition, there may be flavor residue between different coating materials, so the cleaning work should be more detailed.

5. Optimize the production process

The hardness, adsorption and roasting degree of different nuts will affect the coating effect. Before production, small batch tests should be carried out to optimize the drum speed, spraying time and drying process to ensure that the final product reaches the ideal state.

6. Benefits of using a peanut coating machine

Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of nuts and coatings.
Consistency: Ensures uniform coating thickness and flavor distribution.
Efficiency: Reduces manual labor and increases production speed.

In a word, when processing different nuts, it is necessary to adjust the peanut coating machine reasonably according to the characteristics of nuts and coating materials, pay attention to environmental control and equipment cleaning, and optimize the production process. This not only helps to improve production efficiency, but also ensures product quality and provides consumers with a better taste experience.