Blend syrups and deaerated water to exact °Brix, ratio, and temperature; in real time, with accuracy, consistency, and speed from 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
- Batch blending often leads to inconsistent Brix levels, syrup overuse, and lengthy changeovers. Manual sampling and adjustments cause delays, waste, and product variability.
- As product lines expand, producers face increasing challenges maintaining ratio control, traceability, and uptime while meeting tight quality standards and frequent flavour changeovers.
- Soft-drink manufacturers need a continuous, automated solution that ensures on-spec product quality and efficiency at every run.
Our Solution:
- The 4B Automation & 4B Systems Inline Blender for Soft Drinks delivers continuous, recipe-driven blending of syrup and deaerated water using mass-flow measurement and closed-loop Brix control.
- This hygienic, modular system integrates Coriolis mass-flow meters, inline refractometers, and PID control to maintain stable setpoints and reduce syrup usage; even during rapid changeovers.
- Designed to connect directly to carbonation and filling systems, the blender ensures every litre meets your quality standards.
- With automated start-up sequences, real-time trending, and batch reporting, it provides full traceability, minimal rework, and consistent beverage quality, backed by local manufacturing and service from 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
Key Features / Capabilities
Recipe-Driven Ratio Control:
Dual Coriolis mass-flow meters with PID control for accurate syrup-to-water ratios.
Inline °Brix Measurement:
Temperature-compensated refractometer with real-time correction and alarm limits.
Deaerated Water Integration:
Secure tie-in with safeguards for pressure, temperature, and flow balance.
Automated Start-Up & Trim:
Soft-start and on-the-fly fine-tuning for fast transitions to on-spec production.
Rapid Changeovers:
Flush, purge, and recipe-swap automation for quick flavour changeovers.
Quality Assurance:
Continuous trending, out-of-spec diversion, and electronic batch reports.
PLC/HMI Controls:
Recipe management, audit logs, and SCADA / OPC UA connectivity.
Modular, Skid-Built Design:
Compact, preassembled skid for easy installation and integration.
Locally Manufactured & Supported:
Built and serviced in South Africa by 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
Maintainable Design:
Accessible instrumentation and mechanical components for straightforward maintenance.
