Blend, hold, and feed fruit preps and flavours to yoghurt lines; achieving on-spec texture and taste, quick changeovers, and dependable uptime with 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
Poorly managed flavour preparation and addition can cause seed or grit carry-over, phase separation, and dosing drift. Slow changeovers and difficult sanitation increase microbial risk, allergen cross-contact, and product holdbacks. As product ranges expand, plants need gentle, repeatable flavour batching and reliable dosing that protect fruit pieces and maintain yoghurt texture.
Our Solution:
- The 4B Automation & 4B Systems Yoghurt Flavour Tank platform delivers recipe-driven batching, gentle mixing, and controlled transfer to fillers or inline blenders.
- Jacketed vessels maintain approach temperatures, while low-shear impellers safeguard fruit integrity and minimise aeration.
- Fully automated with real-time monitoring, batch reporting, and remote support, the system integrates seamlessly with upstream fruit preparation and downstream filling.
- Locally manufactured and supported by 4B Automation & 4B Systems, each unit is designed for consistent performance, hygiene, and maintainability.
Key Features / Capabilities
Custom-Built Design:Â
Tank size, geometry, and ports matched to fruit size, viscosity, and dosing rate.
Gentle Mixing:Â
VSD-driven low-shear impellers and baffles maintain uniformity without damaging inclusions.
Temperature Management:Â
Jacketed vessel or PHE loop maintains approach temperatures before dosing.
Inline Metering & Dosing:Â
Mass-flow metering with ratio control to yoghurt flow; automatic diversion on out-of-range readings.
Instrumentation & Data:Â
Temperature, flow, and level trending with batch reporting and alarm history.
PLC/HMI Controls:Â
Recipe management, audit logs, historian connectivity, and SCADA / OPC UA integration.
Fully Automated:Â
Streamlined changeovers, CIP-ready sequences, and reduced manual handling.
Locally Manufactured & Supported:Â
Built and supported in South Africa by 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
Maintainable Layout:Â
Easy access to seals, strainers, and instrumentation for faster maintenance and sanitation.
