The birth of every soft candy is a double test of taste and shape. From syrup to finished product, the casting process directly determines whether the candy can have a three-dimensional outline, uniform weight, and stable quality.
In the face of complex molding or continuous production, the traditional way often leads to inaccurate pouring, difficult demolding, and a high rejection rate, which makes the sweet business a headache.
OrangeMech’s 3D soft candy production line, with a precise and stable molding scheme, helps you control every detail, making production more worry-free and more efficient.
一．Customer Background
On December 8, 2025, Emma, the purchasing director of CandyLab Candy Company in the UK, sent an inquiry to OrangeMech through the industry platform, asking about the related information of soft candy manufacturing. CandyLab is a small- and medium-sized manufacturer specializing in creative handmade fudge in the UK and has a good reputation in the regional market.
In the past two years, the business volume has been rising continuously, and the original semi-manual mode of CandyLab has begun to expose the double shortcomings of efficiency and accuracy. It is difficult for operators to keep the weight of each soft candy at the same level only by visual inspection and hand feeling to control the pouring amount of syrup. Especially when making 3D-shaped soft candy, various problems appear frequently.
In addition, the temperature of syrup can not be controlled stably, which leads to the difference in hardness and transparency of the same batch of candy, which affects the overall quality of the product.
In order to improve the consistency and stability of products and improve production efficiency, Emma decided to purchase a set of 3D soft candy production lines with accurate pouring and stable operation.
二．Customer Requirements
1. After the equipment runs for a long time, the oil mist generated by the oil injection mechanism will spread to the workshop and attach to the equipment and the ground, which not only affects the working environment but also increases the difficulty of cleaning. I hope the new equipment can improve this problem.
2. In the past, the pouring equipment was driven by an air cylinder, and the pouring quantity was easily affected by air pressure fluctuation, especially the pouring error of large grams of candy. The driving mode of the new equipment should be improved to ensure that the amount of syrup poured each time is accurate and controllable.
3. The heating method currently used in the sugar boiling process leads to a slow heating rate, especially in winter or continuous production, and the long waiting time affects the overall efficiency. It is hoped that the sugar-boiling equipment can realize a rapid temperature rise and stable temperature and shorten the interval time between batches.
4. In the production process, gears and transmission parts need regular lubrication and maintenance, but the original equipment is compact in structure, and the position of the oil filler is hidden, which is often forgotten by workers due to inconvenient operation. The maintenance design of new equipment should be more humanized in key parts.
三．Gummy Production Line Solution
1. The oil injection mechanism is specially designed with a dustproof cover plate, which can effectively prevent the oil mist from spreading to the workshop. The frame of the cover plate adopts a reversible structure, which is convenient for operators to clean at any time. Compared with similar products with completely closed covers on the market, it is more convenient and faster to clean.
2. The pouring machine is driven and controlled by a servo motor. Compared with the traditional cylinder driving mode, it is not disturbed by air pressure fluctuation, and the pouring quantity is more accurate and stable. With the Siemens PLC control system, ensure that the syrup quantity of each candy is accurate and controllable.
3. Steam heating is used in the sugar-boiling pot, which has a faster temperature rise and more stable temperature output compared with electric heating. Even in winter or continuous high-intensity production, it can greatly shorten the waiting time between batches and improve the overall production efficiency.
4. The key transmission parts of the equipment are designed with oil inlets in reasonable positions and easy operation so that workers can complete daily lubrication and maintenance without disassembling parts. At the same time, the location and maintenance period of each lubricating point are clearly marked in the operation manual, which reduces the forgetting probability and prolongs the service life of the equipment.
四．Cooperation Process
The technical solution provided by Sophia completely dispelled Emma’s concerns. SweetForm immediately started the internal supplier selection and scored OrangeMech with several other candidate companies. The final result was announced, and OrangeMech’s 3D gummy candy production line scheme won the highest number of votes.
On the same day, the two sides completed the signing. Immediately, OrangeMech arranged. Emma’s previous requirements were all included in the production work order.
On March 10th, 2026, the equipment arrived at the SweetForm factory. The next morning, the technicians of CandyLab operated by themselves according to the installation instruction video provided by the official website. The unpacking and debugging were quickly completed, and the trial production was started, and then it was put into formal production smoothly.
五、Customer Feedback
After 35 days of continuous operation of the 3D soft candy production line, CandyLab sent a feedback email on gummy candy production.
1. The steam sugar boiling pot makes the heating link no longer delay the rhythm due to seasonal changes, and the waiting time between batches is obviously shortened. The precise control brought by the servo motor is embodied in each soft candy, and the weight deviation of the same batch of products is very small, and the pattern edge of 3D modeling can also be kept intact.
2. The dustproof cover plate of the oil injection mechanism solves the old problem of oil mist diffusion, and the workshop environment is obviously improved. The position of the oil filler is designed reasonably, so workers don’t have to bend over to grope when maintaining gears, and this daily work can finally be adhered to.
3. With the decrease of manpower input, the rate of defective products has also decreased synchronously, and the overall benefit of CandyLab is 10% higher than that before the introduction of equipment.
六. Summary
OrangeMech’s 3D fudge production line can stand firm in the market, relying on solid skills. The equipment has a high degree of automation, and those jobs that used to be done by the old master can now be done by the machine itself; the batch is stable, and there are fewer defective products. The service is also unambiguous, from docking demand to scheduling and delivery, and then to the customer’s own installation; according to the video, every link is reassuring. OrangeMech is a practical partner in the candy equipment business.
