High-efficiency clarification and separation; engineered, integrated, and locally supported by 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
Overview:
- As the Authorised Integrator of Alfa Laval in South Africa, we supply, integrate, and support Alfa Laval’s high-speed disc-stack separators across dairy, plant-based beverages, fruit/vegetable processing, beer, wine, spirits, edible oils, bio-based chemicals, and biotech.
- These systems deliver continuous, hygienic, low-shear separation that protects flavour and functionality while improving yield, uptime, and energy performance. From compact plug-and-play skids to fully automated, SCADA-connected modules, we tailor each solution to your feed, throughput, and quality targets.
Key Features / Capabilities
Application-Ready Portfolio:
Clarifiers, skimmers, bacteria/spore removal (Bactofuge®), polishing and deoiling options for food, beverage, and industrial bioprocesses.
Hermetic Designâ„¢ & Low Shear:
Airtight, bottom-fed inlet reduces oxygen pickup, foaming, and product damage.
Energy-Saving Modules:
 eMotion™ & eDrive™ cut power draw and cooling demand; UniDisc™ boosts capacity and cleanability.
Automated & Traceable:
PLC/HMI control, recipe management, alarm handling, data logging, historian/OPC UA integration.
Hygienic & CIP-Ready:
Food-grade stainless construction with self-cleaning bowls and fast CIP/SIP cycles.
Modular, Skid-Built:
Preassembled, compact systems for rapid installation and scale-up.
Locally Supported:
Specification, integration, commissioning, operator training, spares, and lifecycle service by 4B Automation & 4B Systems.





