Cube Sugar Production Line — 12 tons/day Fully Automatic
Study at a Glance
- Sector
- Gıda — şeker işleme
- Capacity
- 12 ton/gün
- Investment Range
- 185.000 – 205.000 EUR
- Estimated Setup Time
- 17 – 22 hafta
- Study Year
- 2025
A fully automatic production line controlled by PLC that combines the feeding, molding, pressing, drying tunnel, cooling, crushing-sieving, and powder recovery processes to produce cube sugar from refined sugar.
Investment Rationale
Cube sugar is a product that provides significant added value compared to refined sugar and has a long shelf life. The fully automatic line maintains the product at a quality suitable for retail shelves due to low labor costs and consistent dimensions and density.
Scope of Work
- Feeding and dosing system
- Mixing and molding unit (adjustable multi-cavity mold)
- Pressing section
- Hot air drying tunnel (60 – 70 °C)
- Cooling conveyor (stainless steel belt, controlled airflow)
- Crushing and screening unit
- Dust recovery system
- Electrical panel — PLC + touch control unit
- Air compressor and piping system
- 25 m conveyor belt and automation (included in the offer)
- Packaging machine — automatic weighing/filling/sealing (optional)
- On-site assembly and operator training
Key Findings
Line capacity in continuous operation; stages are sized according to this flow rate.
Total line length — requires a single linear corridor in the plant layout.
Total installed power; there is an option for electric or steam heating.
All surfaces in contact with sugar are stainless; a requirement of food safety standards.
Touchscreen control; cube size and drying temperature are stored as a recipe.
Post-screening dust is fed back into the line; waste and cleaning load are reduced.
Investment Budget
Approximate investment ranges by equipment group. These are grouped estimate bands, not line-item prices.
There is no item breakdown in the source study; the total amount has been calculated as a belt.
For information — not included in the total
Included in the offer; does not carry a separate cost.
Excluded from this budget
- Transportation and transportation insurance
- Building electrical line and facility lighting
- Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses of the assembly/commissioning team
- Customs clearance and local taxes
The cost is EXW. The warranty period is 1 year. The supply up to the electrical panel belongs to the buyer, while the connection from the panel to the machines belongs to the seller.
What the line does
It takes refined white sugar (ICUMSA ≤ 45) and converts it into cube sugar on a **single continuously operating line**. All stages from feeding and dosing to packaging are managed by PLC; the operator monitors the line from a single touch panel.
Stages
Sugar is taken from the dosing unit to the molding section and shaped in an adjustable multi-cavity mold. The pressing stage determines the density of the cube — thus enabling it to be transported without breaking. Then, the hot air tunnel reduces moisture at 60–70 °C, and the cooling conveyor lowers the product to packaging temperature.
The crushing and sieving unit separates off-spec products; the **powder recovery system** feeds the separated powder back into the line. This detail determines the waste ratio and cleaning load.
Why fully automatic
Quality, size, and density stability are critical in cube sugar. Manual stages vary these from shift to shift. The fully automatic line ensures a consistent cube size and strength with low labor; the product arrives at the packaging line with the same characteristics.
The scope of this work
This page is a **scope of equipment and investment band** study. Raw material supply, operating costs, personnel, and market analysis are not included.
Assumptions & Limitations
This study was prepared under the assumptions below. Results will differ under other conditions.
- Raw material
- The line is designed for ICUMSA ≤ 45 refined white sugar input; different quality inputs require resizing of the stages.
- Capacity definition
- Based on a continuous (uninterrupted) operation assumption of 12 tons/day.
- Price base
- Investment range is based on the 2025 study; varies according to exchange rate and specifications.
- Out of scope
- Building, infrastructure, raw materials, operating costs, and market analysis are not included in this study.
- Status
- This is an equipment feasibility study; the facility on this page is not presented as a turnkey reference.
Technical Specifications
| Production capacity | 12 tons/day |
|---|---|
| Sugar input | Refined white sugar (ICUMSA ≤ 45) |
| Line type | Fully automatic |
| Mold | Adjustable, multi-cavity |
| Drying temperature | 60 – 70 °C |
| Total power | ≈ 45 – 60 kW |
| Air pressure | 6 – 8 bar |
| Water consumption | 200 – 300 L/day |
| Material | AISI 304 stainless steel |
| Control | PLC + touch screen |
| Line length | ≈ 25 m |
| Total weight | ≈ 15,000 kg |
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Download the Full Report (PDF) (opens in a new tab)Frequently Asked Questions
Can the cube size be changed?
Yes. The mold is adjustable and multi-cavity; square or rectangular cubes can be produced, and thickness can also be changed.
Is packaging included?
The packaging machine is optional and is not included in the investment line. The wrapping line can be requested separately.
Electric or steam?
The drying tunnel can be set up with both heating options; if there is a steam infrastructure in the facility, operating costs decrease.
Is the price current?
The price is based on a study dated 2025. The current amount will be calculated according to the specifications and delivery conditions when you request it.