Hilliard's Little Dipper Commercial Chocolate Tempering Machine – 25 lbs/day

The Hilliard's Little Dipper Chocolate Tempering Melter delivers professional-grade melting and tempering in a compact, countertop design. Engineered as a pilot plant unit, this benchtop chocolate melter processes anywhere from 1.5 lbs to 25 lbs of chocolate per day, making it an essential tool for test markets, specialty batches, and artisanal confections.

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Key Features & Commercial Benefits

• Precise Temperature Control: Features automatic temperature monitoring within ±1°F of your setting, ensuring smooth, glossy finishes and perfect snap for creams, barks, clusters, and hand-dipped fruit.
• Compact & Portable: Weighs only 45 lbs with a compact 16" x 16" footprint, allowing you to move and set up your dipping station anywhere in your shop.
• Standard 120V Plug & Play: Plugs into any standard 120V outlet (400 watts) with no complex electrical setup required.
• Commercial Stainless Steel Construction: Built for everyday commercial use, offering extreme durability and sanitation compliance with minimal maintenance.
• Tool-Free Cleaning: Quick changeovers between dark, milk, and white chocolate without needing tools.
• 1-Year Warranty: Backed by a 1-year manufacturer parts warranty for peace of mind.

Technical Specifications

• Processing Capacity: 1.5 lbs to 25 lbs (12 kg) per day (Capacities increase significantly when pre-melting chocolate)
• Dimensions: 16" W x 16" D x 17" H (41 cm x 41 cm x 43 cm)
• Unit Weight: Approx. 45 lbs (21 kg)
• Electrical Requirements: 120 Volt AC, 400 Watts (Custom electrical configurations available)
• Construction: Heavy-duty Commercial Stainless Steel
• Warranty: 1-Year Limited Parts Coverage

Ideal For:

• Hand-dipping fresh strawberries, dried fruits, nuts, barks, and specialty centers.
• Bakeries, confectionery shops, ice cream parlors, and artisanal chocolatiers.
• Testing small batches of new chocolate formulations and flavor profiles.

Why It’s an Essential Tool for Professional Chocolatiers & Decorators

• Flawless Strawberry & Treat Dipping: Achieving a glossy finish, clean bottom rim, and high-contrast snap on dipped strawberries, cake pops, cookies, and rice treats requires exact temperature stability. The Little Dipper holds chocolate at its ideal dipping temperature within $\pm 1^\circ\text{F}$ all day long—eliminating white streaks, bloom, or soft shell finishes.
• Continuous Dip Rotation: The automated rotating wheel gently agitates the chocolate to maintain continuous temper without forcing you to re-temper, reheat, or stir manually during busy production runs.
• Streamlined Batch Production: Perfect for prepping gourmet fruit arrangements, dipping custom holiday orders, and producing small-batch specialty confections efficiently without tying up full-sized commercial melters.