The Woody Stringer:

The Woody Stringer is a device that places a string type decoration on the top surface of confectionery and bakery products through the use of liquid such as chocolate or icings enhancing the appearance of these products. It can be mounted on either an enrober or a conveyor, depending on the needs.

The original Stringer, first produced in 1956, was capable of making zigzag decorations in thick or thin patterns on candies and baked goods. Over the years, various features were added beginning with a single loop attachment providing the capability for producing circles, ovals and slanted zigzags. Down the road, the double loop attachment was developed, giving the decorator the capacity to produce more complex designs such as the figure eight (8), tree bark and cross-hatching. A nozzle heater was added to ensure even warmth across the nozzle. The Stringer can be custom designed to produce zigzag, single-loop, double-loop, and cross-hatching designs.

Features include:

Versatility: Designs range from thick to thin, zigzags to curves, straight lines to loops, single to double loops. All designs are sharp, crisp and attractive and can be changed in less than 30 seconds.

Enrober Chocolate: The chocolate for stringing can be pumped directly from the enrober. A separate supply source is not necessary

Self-Cleaning: A patented automatic self-cleaning strainer prevents the Stringer system from clogging with broken centers and solids from the enrober chocolate.

Cost Savings: By eliminating all hand-decorating, the Stringer drastically reduces enormous expenses while re-gaining the total investment in just weeks through increased production and lower labor costs.

Fully Automatic: Only occasional attention from the operator is required. Simple construction results in simple maintenance.

Sturdy, Compact: Easily transportable yet very durable.

Easy Installation: Every Stringer is custom designed to fit your enrober or conveyor installation perfectly and can be placed in position or removed by one person.

GENERAL STRINGER SPECIFICATIONS:

Construction
Welded aluminum frame, stainless steel fittings and FDA approved tubing.

Size
Because each Stringer is custom designed for customer's needs, the size varies according to enrober or conveyor.

Power
Fractional horsepower motors furnished for Stringer and its chocolate or icing pump drives.

STRINGER PATTERN DESIGN EXAMPLES:

Some possible single loop designs:

Some possible double loop designs: