Clarify coffee and tea extracts with high yield, preserved aroma, and minimal loss; hygienic centrifugal separation for modern beverage lines.
In ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee, tea, and extract production, suspended solids such as leaf dust, grounds, and fine particles must be removed without losing flavour, aroma, or natural colour. When clarification is inefficient or inconsistent, processors face:
- Cloudy or unstable beverages with poor visual quality.
- Off-flavours caused by oxidation or oxygen exposure.
- Fouled filters, evaporators, or heat exchangers downstream.
- Increased maintenance time and energy costs.
- Inconsistent batch quality when feed conditions vary.
Our Solution:
- 4B Automation & 4B Systems supplies and integrates Beverage Clarifier / Centrifugal Separator systems built on Alfa Laval’s Clara and food-grade separator technology.
- These separators provide gentle, oxygen-free clarification that protects aroma, maintains clarity, and minimises downstream fouling.
- Each unit is designed to meet your product’s specific flow and solids requirements, available in modular or skid-mounted configurations, and fully supported by local automation, diagnostics, and service for continuous, reliable operation.
Key Features / Capabilities
Custom-Built for Your Application:
Separator size, bowl configuration, and feed system designed for your throughput and extract composition.
Real-Time Monitoring:
Full visibility into flow rate, solids load, and separator performance.
User-Configurable Control:Â
Adjust flow, discharge intervals, and differential settings for different extract strengths or batches.
Modular / Skid-Built Design:
Compact, preassembled modules for fast installation and easy integration
Fully Automated Operation:Â
Automatic discharge, CIP integration, and mode switching for seamless production.
Remote Support & Self-Diagnostics:
Predictive maintenance and quick remote troubleshooting.
Performance Data & Analytics:
Track efficiency metrics, power use, and separator condition in real time.
Energy Efficiency & Low Power Use:
Design and optimised flow geometry reduce energy consumption by up to 60%.
Aroma Preservation & Low Oxidation:
Airtight separation protects volatile aroma compounds and maintains true flavour.
Maintainable Construction:
Easy-access design for simplified maintenance and minimal downtime.
