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In a bustling candy production plant that churns out 10 tons of assorted candies daily, from chewy caramels to hard fruit drops, our 7-inch industrial control displays and integrated industrial computers have become indispensable. These systems weave through every step of the production process, ensuring consistent texture, flavor, and appearance while keeping the line running at peak efficiency.

The  (sugar boiling) stage is where precision matters most, and our technology shines brightest. As sugar, water, and flavorings mix in large copper kettles, the industrial computer monitors temperature with pinpoint accuracy—recording readings every 20 milliseconds via submerged sensors. This data streams to the 7-inch display mounted above each kettle, showing a real-time temperature curve alongside a target range (115°C to 120°C for caramels, 145°C to 150°C for hard candies). Operators can easily tweak heat settings using the resistive touch interface, even while wearing heat-resistant gloves, adjusting temperatures by 0.5°C increments. During a recent batch of mango hard candies, the system detected a 2°C spike within seconds, triggering an automatic alert on the display and reducing heat input before the sugar could burn. This responsiveness cut caramelization defects by 40% compared to the plant’s old analog gauges.

After boiling, the candy mass moves to the  (molding) station, where maintaining the right viscosity is critical. Our industrial computer syncs with pressure sensors in the extrusion nozzles, regulating flow rates to ensure uniform candy shapes—whether round fruit drops or twist-shaped lollipops. The display’s split-screen feature shows both nozzle pressure (set between 3-5 bar) and conveyor speed, allowing operators to spot mismatches instantly. When switching from soft caramels to brittle toffees, the capacitive touch interface lets workers select preprogrammed profiles, prompting the industrial computer to adjust pressure and cooling tunnel settings automatically. Changeover time dropped from 25 minutes to just 4, boosting the line’s daily output by 15%.

The cooling tunnel presents unique challenges, as rapid yet controlled temperature drops prevent cracking in hard candies and preserve chewiness in caramels. Our system maintains a precise gradient—starting at 60°C at the tunnel entrance and dropping to 20°C at the exit—with the display showing a color-coded thermal map of the entire tunnel. During a summer heatwave, when ambient temperatures spiked, the industrial computer’s  (-20°C to 70°C) kept operations steady, while the IP65-rated display resisted condensation from the tunnel’s humidity. This stability ensured a 99.2% cooling uniformity rate, up from 93% with the previous system.

In the packaging area, our technology streamlines quality control and labeling. As candies move along the line, cameras inspect for misshapen pieces, with defect data displayed in real time alongside a counter of 合格 (qualified) products. The industrial computer syncs with labeling machines, ensuring each bag gets the correct weight sticker (100g, 200g, or 500g) based on scales under the conveyor. During a holiday rush requiring special 300g gift packs, operators reconfigured the settings via the display’s menu in 30 seconds—far faster than the 15-minute manual recalibration needed before. The system’s data logging feature also simplified compliance with food safety standards, storing 3 months of production records accessible via the display’s USB port.

After three months of using our systems, the plant reported a 22% reduction in raw material waste—largely from fewer burned batches—and a 28% increase in on-time deliveries due to faster changeovers. “We used to throw away 50kg of candy a day because of temperature mistakes,” said the production supervisor. “Now the display flags issues before they ruin a batch, and the computer adjusts settings faster than any worker could. It’s like having a quality control expert watching every step.” For candy makers balancing artisanal craftsmanship with high-volume production, our display and control systems deliver the perfect mix of precision and flexibility.