Cleaner rice drinks, higher yield, and smoother texture with separators built for flavour, clarity, and energy efficiency.
Rice drink producers often face these issues:
- Cloudy or hazy product due to fine rice particles or solids.
- Sedimentation and separation in the bottle, leading to poor consumer perception.
- Loss of valuable solids/nutrients.
- High energy and cleaning costs from inefficient separation or high solids content.
- Inconsistent texture and mouthfeel when rice slurry varies.
These problems raise costs, reduce product quality, and shorten shelf life.
Our Solution:
As the Authorised Integrator of Alfa Laval in South Africa, 4B Automation & 4B Systems delivers disc-stack separators designed for plant-based drink production. They provide:
- Efficient removal of fine solids and starch.
- Clarified, smoother rice drinks with consistent texture.
- Energy-efficient, hygienic separation with CIP capability.
4B Automation & 4B Systems supplies the right model, integrates it into your line, and ensures local service, spare parts, and maintenance to keep your process reliable.
Key Features / Capabilities
Complete Separator Portfolio:
Suited for plant-based beverages, handling both liquid-liquid and solid-liquid separation.
Gentle, Hygienic Treatment:
Low shear, minimal oxygen uptake, food-grade stainless steel, smooth internal surfaces, and CIP-cleanable designs
High Clarity & Solids Removal:Â
Removes starch and fine rice particulates for smoother texture.
Energy & Operational Efficiency:
Designed to cut energy use, reduce fouling, and lower maintenance costs.
Adaptable to Feed Variation:Â
Handles changes in rice slurry consistency, solids content, and feed rates without loss of performance.
Modular & Skid-Fit Options:
Compact, flexible designs for easy integration and scalability.
Monitoring & Support:
Options for remote condition monitoring, diagnostics, and full local technical support.
