Produce crystal-clear, on-spec syrup fast; with automated sugar dissolvers from 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
Manual or poorly controlled sugar dissolution often leads to:
- Long batch times and bottlenecks in syrup rooms
- Hotspots, scaling, or scorching that reduce syrup quality
- Undissolved crystals and fines, causing filter blockages and downstream variation
- Variable °Brix and temperature drift, leading to off-spec syrup and rework
- Microbial risk from inconsistent heating and hygiene gaps
- Dust and housekeeping issues during powder handling
These problems affect yield, syrup clarity, product consistency, and overall plant efficiency.
Our Solution:
- The 4B Automation & 4B Systems Sugar Dissolver is a hygienic, skid-built system designed for rapid, repeatable sugar dissolution in soft drink, syrup, and beverage plants.
- A recirculation loop with a high-shear wetting/mixing zone and controlled heating delivers fast solubilisation without scorching.
- Inline °Brix measurement with temperature compensation keeps syrup concentration stable, while optional filtration and deaerated-water (DAW) integration improve clarity and shelf stability.
- Custom-built for your throughput and recipes, the dissolver improves batching speed, lowers product losses, and creates consistent syrup quality for downstream blending.
Key Features / Capabilities
Custom-Built Design:
Tank volume and recirculation loop sized to your throughput and target °Brix.
Efficient Wetting & Mixing:
Induction hopper or venturi eductor for sugar addition; high-shear mixer in recirculation loop for fast dissolution
Thermal Control:
Jacketed vessel or PHE loop with PID control for stable heating profiles.
Inline °Brix Control:
Temperature-compensated refractometer with live correction, alarms, and diversion options.
Clarity Assurance:
Inline filter/strainer options and polish hold to remove fines and entrained air.
DAW Integration:
Tie-in to deaerated-water supply to reduce dissolved oxygen (DO) pickup and foaming.
Powder Handling:
Enclosed bag-dump with dust extraction; optional big-bag (FIBC) station.
PLC/HMI Controls:
Recipe management, trending, batch reports, and SCADA / OPC UA connectivity.
Modular, Skid-Built Construction:
Compact footprint for quick install upstream of blending or carbonation.
Locally Manufactured & Supported:
Built and serviced in South Africa by 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
Maintainable Design:
Hygienic layout with access to valves, instruments, and seals.
With a 4B Automation & 4B Systems Sugar Dissolver, you can:
Typical Operating Envelope (Configurable)
Working Volume:
1,000–20,000 L (other sizes on request)
Dissolution Temperature:
55–85 °C typical (recipe dependent)
Final Concentration:
Up to 65–70 °Bx typical (application dependent)
Recirculation Rate:
Engineered to tank volume and mixer power for target dissolve time
Materials:
316L SS product contact; EPDM / PTFE seals
