Pipe ducts save time and money

Cadbury chocolate crumb production plant at Marlbook in Herefordshire has installed an extensive stainless steel modular pipework ducting system. The system, designed and installed by Jex Engineering, is used to transport air heated to 90°C and used in the manufacturing process to the drying tower.

The system makes use of 300mm diameter modular ducting from Jacob (UK), which is clad with insulation material to conserve heat and protect employees from accidental contact. Hot air extracts moisture from the ingredients as part of production of chocolate crumb, which is subsequently used to make a variety of Cadbury's chocolate products.

Cadbury's Len Eades explains: "By using modular stainless steel pipework, supplied by Jacob, we are able to quickly disassemble the ducting when the plant is due for cleaning or routine maintenance, saving us considerable time and cost."