Mixer for carbonated and non-alcoholic drink production
In the beverage production industry, maintaining product consistency and quality can be challenging when dealing with varying syrup and carbonation requirements. Efficient mixing and carbonation processes are crucial to minimize raw material wastage and ensure high-quality output.
Precise mixing and carbonation for beverage production
The Krones Contiflow is a state-of-the-art mixer designed to handle both carbonated and non-alcoholic drinks. It comprises three main modules: deaeration, dosing, and carbonation. The deaeration module uses a single-stage or double-stage vacuum process, supported optionally by stripping gas, to efficiently remove oxygen, achieving residual oxygen contents as low as 0.5 ppm. The dosing module features precision control of syrup, thanks to an efficient register system, coupled with a mass flow meter to ensure accurate ingredient volumes. The carbonation module operates at high-pressure levels, over 8 bar, to guarantee complete CO2 dissolution before product filling. The Contiflow comes in multiple sizes with variable outputs, ranging from 15 to 90 m³/h, and can dose up to eight liquid ingredients while maintaining a Brix accuracy as precise as 0.01 °Bx. The system supports seamless integration with the Modulfill VFS-M filler, reducing media consumption and speeding up the production process. Manufactured by Krones, this mixer is particularly well-suited for industries producing soft drinks, juices, and other non-alcoholic beverages.
Benefits
- Drastically reduced syrup consumption through precise dosing
- Flexible production output adjustable from 33 to 100 percent
- Low operating costs with minimal process water demand
- Automated rinsing to minimize manual intervention
- High precision in Brix and CO2 dosing for consistent product quality