Granulated sugar storage and conveyance solutions

Optimize your sugar processing with versatile solutions for storage, precise conveyance, and efficient dosage, enhancing production flow while ensuring product integrity across a wide range of solid and liquid sugar formulations.

Stores, Conveys, and Dosages Sugar for Production Lines

A Due S.p.A.’s Industrial Sugar Handling Systems offer dynamic solutions for efficient storage, conveyance, and dosage in sugar processing lines. Featuring high-performance silos for granulated sugar storage, these systems accommodate both indoor and outdoor environments with corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel AISI 304/316 and special Trevira fabric. The equipment integrates pneumatic and mechanical delivery systems, optimized for precise dosage and transport of both solid and liquid sweeteners, ensuring continuous, PLC-controlled operations. Suitable for industries like food and beverage and sugar processing, it handles a versatile range of applications from granulated sugar for beverages to powdered drink mixes. Compliance with ATEX directives and ISO standards enables safe and regulated production, while the integrated SCADA interface allows seamless monitoring and control within your production line.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with precise and continuous sugar dosage control.
  • Lowers operational risk with robust construction and compliance with ATEX directives.
  • Enables seamless integration with existing systems via a SCADA interface for real-time monitoring.
  • Minimizes maintenance interruptions with durable, corrosion-resistant material options.
  • Adapts to diverse sugar handling needs from granulated to liquid forms, increasing processing flexibility.

General


Applications
Granulated sugar,Solid products,Liquid sweeteners,Powder products
End products
Icing sugar,Hygroscopic sugar compounds,Granulated sugar for beverages,Granulated sugar for bakery,Liquid sugar syrup,Sugar for flavored waters,Powdered drink mixes,Sugar-based confectionery,Bulk liquid sweeteners,Bagged sugar for retail
Steps before
Water Filtration,Clarification,Water Reverse Osmosis,Water Disinfection,Water Remineralization
Steps after
Dosing,Mixing Systems,Mixing Tanks,Beverage Deaeration,Carbonation,Mixing
Input ingredients
granulated sugar,powdery solid products,gaseous fluids
Output ingredients
transferred sugar,separated powdery products,filtered air
Market info
A Due is known for designing and manufacturing beverage processing equipment, specializing in water treatment, syrup preparation, and complete automation solutions for the beverage industry, with a strong reputation for innovation and quality engineering.

Technical Specifications


Bulk storage silo material
Steel / Aluminium alloys
Bulk storage location
Indoor / Outdoor
Delivery and dosage control
Pneumatic / Mechanical
Contact material
Stainless steel AISI 304 / 316
Automation
PLC-controlled with SCADA
Compliance
ATEX directives – Category 2GD/3GD
Valve type
Butterfly / Diverter
Filter type
Sleeve filters with automatic cleaning
Elevator type
Horizontal sugar worm screw
Elevator material
Carbon steel / Stainless steel AISI 304 or 316
Drive type
Gearmotor with chain drive

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Stainless steel AISI 304/316
Cleanability
Stainless steel AISI 304/316
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel AISI 304/316,Aluminium
Biological compatibility
Food-grade materials
Density/particle size
Granulated sugar

Product type Characteristics


Filling purpose
Granulated sugar handling


ATEX certification
Category 2GD/3GD
FDA materials
Stainless steel AISI 304/316
ISO 5211 / DIN 3337 standards
Actuator conformity

Physical Characteristics


Silo Material
Steel / Aluminium alloys (AlMg3) / Trevira fabric
Silo Type
Outdoor / Indoor
Silo Shape,Size
Variety of shapes and sizes
Micropore Structure
Allows product breathability
Delivery Method
Pneumatic or Mechanical
Valve Type
Butterfly / Diverter
Filter Material
Stainless Steel Aisi 304 or 316 / Aluminium
Extractor Type
Flat bottom / Vibration
Worm Screw Elevator Type
"U" Profile / Tubular Profile
Worm Screw Elevator Material
Carbon steel / Stainless steel AISI 304 or AISI 316

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Integration possibilities
SCADA interface
Material options
Stainless steel AISI 304 / 316 or Aluminium
Compliance
ATEX directives Category 2GD/3GD
Valve type
Butterfly,Diverter valves
Valve control options
Manual or Electro-pneumatic
Filtering systems
Sleeve filters with automatic cleaning
Sealing options
Double ring with pressurized chamber