Compact carbonation unit for carbonated beverages

Enhance beverage quality with precise carbonation, ensuring consistent flavor and fizz in every bottle while optimizing production efficiency and space utilization.

Carbonates and Mixes Beverages Efficiently

The Carbo-SD Compact Beverage Carbonation Unit from SIPA is designed for beverage manufacturers looking to enhance the quality and consistency of carbonated soft drinks. It features an in-line proportional CO2 dosing system, controlled by a PLC with a user-friendly touch-screen interface, ensuring precise carbonation levels and product repeatability. With a rangeable outflow capacity of 1:4, this unit supports continuous and fully automatic operations ideal for high-demand environments. Its compact design allows for easy integration into existing production lines, reducing logistics complexity by fitting seamlessly into standard shipping containers for rapid installation. The Carbo-SD supports key processes such as carbonation, dosing, mixing, cooling, and deaeration, boasting a throughput capacity of up to 66,000 liters per hour across multiple models. Its hygienic construction incorporates 1.4401 stainless steel, ensuring compliance with industry sanitation standards, while contributing to energy efficiency through advanced CO2 flow management and vacuum deaeration systems.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency with precise CO2 dosing, maintaining quality across large batches.
  • Optimizes space with a compact design, facilitating easy integration and fast deployment.
  • Minimizes operational costs by reducing gas consumption through efficient capacity control.
  • Ensures high hygiene standards with sanitary design and stainless steel construction.
  • Simplifies operation and reduces downtime with fully automatic PLC control and user-friendly interface.

General


Applications
Carbonated beverages,Soft drinks
End products
Club soda,Tonic water,Flavored sparkling water,Orange sodas,Cola beverages,Sparkling lemonade,Ginger ale,Root beer,Energy drinks,Lemon-lime sodas
Steps before
Purification,Deaeration,Mixing preparation
Steps after
Filling,Packaging,Cooling
Input ingredients
CO2,oxygen,raw beverage mix
Output ingredients
carbonated soft drinks,final carbonated product
Market info

Technical Specifications


Capacity
12,000 - 66,000 l/h
Accuracy
± 0.05 g/l of CO2
Automation
Fully automatic PLC-controlled
Dosing type
In-line proportional CO2 dosing
Outflow rangeability
1
Carbonation range
1.5 ÷ 4.5 V/V
Material
1.4401 stainless steel (AISI316)
Cooling capability
Includes control and measuring equipment for cooling
Tank arrangement
Horizontal
Deaeration method
Double stage with high vacuum principle
Energy efficiency
Energy saving through insulation
Control panel type
15-inch touch-screen operator control panel
Pump control
Frequency-controlled pumps
Gas consumption
Reduced through capacity control

Operating Characteristics


Carbonation Process
In-line proportional dosing
Automation Level
Fully automatic with PLC control
Flow Control System
Level regulating system in buffer tank
Gas Consumption Control
Capacity control with carbonation tank level
Cleaning Method
Hygienic design for easy cleaning
Logistics
Compact,packable in containers
Product Handling
Gentle
Carbonation Range
1.5 – 4.5 V/V
Dosing Accuracy
± 0.05 g/l of CO2
Outflow Rangeability
1
Deaeration Stage
Double stage with high vacuum principle

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Abrasiveness
Yes/No
Container size and shape
Small to large (e.g.,250ml to 2L)
Gas sensitivity
Yes/No


FDA materials
AISI316 for piping

Physical Characteristics


Control panel type
15-inch touch-screen
Tank design
Horizontal arrangement
Machine logistic capability
Packable in containers
Discharge method
Inline proportional dosing system

Custom Options


Control panel type
15-inch touch-screen operator control panel
Integration possibilities
Xfill version for direct integration with the filler
Footprint
Compact horizontal tank arrangement
Logistics
Packable in containers for fast installation