Modular batch mixing system for beverages

Streamline your beverage production with a flexible solution that manages complex formulations and ensures precise ingredient integration, enhancing quality and reducing material waste.

Processes Diverse Beverage Formulations Efficiently

The GEA DIBATCH Batch Mixer is a versatile and efficient solution for beverage manufacturers looking to streamline their production processes. This modular system excels in processing intricate beverage formulations, seamlessly handling both liquid and powder ingredients to produce products like soft drinks, energy drinks, and flavored juices. With a design that emphasizes precise dosing and traceability, the system utilizes parallel operation capabilities to reduce batch times significantly.

The GEA DIBATCH integrates effortlessly into existing production lines with its automation-ready features, including the GEA Codex® software for streamlined operation and enhanced control. Its PLC system offers comprehensive integration for remote monitoring and robust data management, ensuring consistent quality and regulatory compliance.

Equipped with a thorough clean-in-place (CIP) system and modular construction, the GEA DIBATCH simplifies maintenance while providing flexibility for various production capacities and product types. Adaptable dissolution parameters and an optional pre-weighing system further enhance operational efficiency and minimize raw material wastage, making it an ideal choice for scalable production in the beverage, food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality through precise dosing and customizable recipes.
  • Minimizes ingredient waste, optimizing cost efficiency with accurate material usage.
  • Accelerates batch processing with parallel operation capabilities, reducing production time.
  • Streamlines cleaning and maintenance with a robust CIP system, enhancing uptime.
  • Facilitates regulatory compliance and transparency with integrated traceability features.

General


Applications
Beverages,Liquid formulations,Energy drinks,Juices,Soft drinks,Isotonic sport drinks,Flavored drinks
End products
Electrolyte replenishment drink,Protein smoothie,Vitamin-enriched juice,Citrus punch,Lemon-lime soda,Sports hydration drink,Guarana energy beverage,Cola,Flavored seltzer,Herbal iced tea
Steps before
Ingredient selection,Material sourcing,Weighing of raw materials,Container preparation
Steps after
Beverage bottling,Quality control testing,Packaging,Labeling
Input ingredients
liquid ingredients,dry ingredients,powder,raw materials,soft drinks ingredients,energy drinks ingredients,juice ingredients,big bags,sack,drum,IBC containers,bottles,cans,canisters,barrels
Output ingredients
premix,final syrup,final beverage,energy drinks,isotonic sports drinks,soft drinks,flavored drinks
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Dosing Accuracy
High accuracy
Material Traceability
Available
Operation Type
Parallel operation
Batch Processing
Batch mixing system
Control System
GEA Codex® software
Automation
Fully automated
Ingredient Handling
Powder and liquid containers
Scalability
Scalable plant process control
Clean-in-place (CIP) System
Thorough CIP
Batch Size
Multiple ingredient handling (20 or more ingredients)
Recipe Management
Proven recipe system
Pre-weighing System
Optional

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Batch Mixing
Integrated Steps
Dosing,Mixing,Dissolving
CIP Principles
Thorough Clean-in-Place System
Batch vs Continuous Operation
Batch
Automation Level
Fully Automated with RFID and GEA Codex® Software
Cleaning Method
CIP
Material Handling
Powder and Liquid Containers
Changeover Time
Easy Product Changeover

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Container type
Bags,big bags,sacks,drums,IBC containers

Physical Characteristics


Modular design
Yes
Tank shape
Cylindrical
Feed method
Powder and Liquid Containers
Discharge method
Dissolving tank
Control panel type
HMI Integrated

Custom Options


Control panel type
GEA Codex® software,high-performance HMI
Integration possibilities
Modular design,scalable plant process control
Automation level
Fully automated with double-check validation
System configurability
Flexible for custom products and processes