Clearer soy drinks, higher solid recovery, and less waste; engineered for hygiene, efficiency, and flexibility.
Soy beverage producers face several common challenges during processing:
- Fine soy solids that cause cloudiness or gritty texture.
- Loss of valuable solids, reducing yield and increasing cost.
- Hard-to-clean systems that add downtime and maintenance.
- Inconsistent product clarity when feed solids or temperature vary.
These issues can reduce overall product quality, drive up operating costs, and affect consumer satisfaction. To compete in the fast-growing plant-based beverage market, producers need reliable, hygienic, and energy-efficient separation technology that ensures consistent product clarity and high yield.
Our Solution:
- 4B Automation & 4B Systems supplies and integrates Alfa Laval Foodec decanter centrifuges specifically engineered for soy and other plant-based beverages.
- These decanters combine high efficiency, gentle separation, and hygienic design to deliver smooth, stable soy beverages while maximising solids recovery.
- As Alfa Laval’s authorised integrator in South Africa, we ensure full system configuration, automation, and service support; from installation to lifecycle maintenance.
- Each system is designed for continuous operation, CIP compatibility, and long-term reliability, helping producers improve product consistency and reduce waste.
Key Features / Capabilities
High Yield & Low Solids in Liquid:
Produces clearer soy beverages with minimal residual solids while efficiently recovering valuable solids for reuse.
Hygienic, CIP-Ready Design:
Foodec Hygiene Plus™ provides smooth, polished surfaces, CIP feed tubes, and improved accessibility for cleaning.
Flexible Discharge Options:
Choose between two-phase gravity discharge or pressurised (paring disc) discharge to manage foam, oxidation, and product flow.
Drive & Control Flexibility:
Variable speed drives enable fine control of bowl and conveyor speeds to adapt to feed variations.
Enhanced Hygiene Upgrades:
Options such as TrueStainless™ and SaniRibs® improve cleanability and reduce microbial growth risks.
Energy-Efficient Performance:
Optimised drives and bowl design reduce energy consumption while maintaining high throughput.
Durable Construction:
Built from food-grade stainless steel for hygienic operation and long service life.
Automation & Monitoring:
Real-time process visibility with integration for flow, temperature, and vibration monitoring.
Local Service & Support:
Installed and maintained by 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
With an Alfa Laval Foodec Decanter Centrifuge, supplied and supported by 4B Automation & 4B Systems, you can:
Alfa Laval’s Foodec decanter centrifuge, integrated by 4B Automation & 4B Systems, combines global technology leadership with local engineering support; delivering higher efficiency, hygiene, and performance for modern soy beverage processing lines.
