Continuous in-line blender for dairy applications
In dairy production, ensuring the accurate and consistent blending of liquid ingredients is crucial, especially when dealing with delicate mixtures like yogurt and fruit. Traditional blending methods that rely on batch processes often struggle with maintaining precision and managing throughput fluctuations.
Precision in-line blending of liquid dairy ingredients
The GEA DICON® Continuous In-line Blender is an advanced in-pipeline blending solution, specifically designed for dairy applications. It combines precise metering devices and digital controllers to ensure that liquid media are blended accurately and consistently in the right ratios. The system’s gentle product processing capabilities prevent crushing of sensitive ingredients, making it ideal for mixtures such as yogurt and fruit. The dynamic mixer technology within the GEA DICON®-Y helps to fully homogenize small quantities of added ingredients, reducing the risk of system blockage by coarse particles. Rotary piston pumps, operating at low flow rates and controlled by frequency, further contribute to the careful blending process, ensuring thorough mixing. This compact, workshop-tested system is optimized for fast availability, eliminating the need for additional mixing tanks and ensuring operational efficiency. GEA supplies this technology.
Benefits
- Reliable, precise blending of ingredients
- Gentle mixing to prevent damage to sensitive components
- Homogeneous mixing directly within the pipeline
- Fast product turnover with small quantities in system
- Compact design reducing the requirement for tank storage