what is the name of the machine that makes candy canes

The main machine that bends straight candy sticks into candy canes is commonly called a candy cane forming machine or candy cane forming/bending machine.

Basic name

• In factories, the equipment that turns straight candy “ropes” or sticks into the hooked cane shape is typically referred to as a candy cane forming machine.

• Some manufacturers and technical sources also describe it simply as a machine for bending candy cane sticks or a candy cane forming/bending machine.

Other related terms

• A well‑known style of bender historically used in the industry is called a Keller Machine , which is specifically designed to bend candy cane sticks.

• The forming section is often part of a larger candy cane production line that includes batch rollers, rope sizers, twisting/cutting machines, and then the candy cane forming machine at the end to make the crook shape.

TL;DR: If you are just looking for the general name, “candy cane forming machine” (or “candy cane bending machine”) is what most manufacturers and patents call the machine that makes candy canes.