MacIntyre Chocolate Systems sub contract machinery for local project

MacIntyre Chocolate Systems sub contract machinery for local project

Sub-contract machining of Power Take Off (PTO) drive shafts was recently undertaken by MacIntyre Chocolate Systems for a local company.

MacIntyre were pleased to have their extensive machining capabilities utilised for such an important project. Energy saving is paramount in today’s world – which was a major factor in the redesign by the MacIntyre team of their New Generation Refiner/Conche for chocolates and other fat-based masses. Having the opportunity to diversify capabilities in another sector with the same ethics in mind made the project personally rewarding for the company.

Situated in Arbroath, MacIntyre’s inhouse machining expertise, experience and extensive capabilities is only available at

one other plant in Scotland, resulting in a wide range of products and bespoke projects.

The plant includes a Richards Vertical Turning Lathe used to machine cylinders for their largest 5000Kg Duplex Refiner/Conches but which has the capability of handling diameters of up to 3.5 metres. In addition, their Asquith machining centre, table size of 2 metres x 4 metres, provides a wide scope for many projects. The plant’s Mazak A16 also offers versatility in turning and drilling a variety of components.

Completing MacIntyre’s manufacturing capabilities is a team of highly skilled coded welders with full fabricating and rolling facilities up to 2 metres wide, 30mm thick, while the final assembly shop gives the team the capability of offering complete turnkey projects through to electrical controls.