Clarify and depulp citrus juice with high yield, vivid flavour, and minimised waste.
Citrus juice producers often struggle with:
- Too much pulp, fibrous solids, or “black specks” reducing clarity and shelf appeal.
- Oxidation and aroma loss from inefficient separation or air exposure.
- High energy use when processing large volumes or pulp-heavy juice.
- Inconsistent product quality when fruit or pulp loads vary.
These issues reduce yield, raise costs, and compromise consumer satisfaction.
Our solution:
- As the Authorised Integrator of Alfa Laval in South Africa, 4B Automation & 4B Systems supplies Citrus Separator solutions such as the PurePulp™ and Clara™ series.
- These separators are engineered for continuous depulping, juice clarification, and flavour preservation. With Hermetic Design™, TopStream™ continuous pulp discharge, and gentle handling, they deliver consistent clarity, better flavour, and higher yield. Modular and skid-mounted configurations simplify integration, while automation and local support ensure reliable, efficient operation.
Key Features / Capabilities
Continuous De-pulping & Clarification:
PurePulp series continuously removes pulp from juice, ideal for high solids content
Hermetic Design™:
Airtight, bottom-fed separation that reduces oxidation and preserves citrus aroma and flavour.
TopStream™ Continuous Pulp Discharge:
Dry pulp discharge reduces cleaning needs and product losses.
High Solids Handling:
Consistent performance with variable pulp load
Energy Efficiency & Reduced Loss:
Minimised oxygen pickup, optimised pulp discharge, and lower power use.
Modular, Skid-Built Capacity Options:
Skid-mounted for easy installation.
Automation & Monitoring:
PLC/HMI control, discharge controls, and remote diagnostics.
