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Bronkhorst’s solution for a machine builder supplying equipment to confectionery manufacturers, is the ES-FLOW ultrasonic volume flow meters series. These meters measure the flow rates of colorants, flavorings, and acids. Given the highly concentrated nature of these fluids, only small amounts need to be added. Making sure exactly the right amount of additives is added will help the customer to meet their quality standards. A solution which is adopted by the machine builder as a standard in their confectionery manufacturing equipment.
Application requirements
Starting with this project, three important topics needed to be considered: 1.High-quality confectionery products: consistency is crucial for candy brands. Reproducibility ensures that the color, texture, and taste remain the same for every batch of candy. 2.Efficient use of additives: by accurately measuring the additives (colorings, acid, and flavorings) added to the mainstream, manufacturers can optimize material usage while maintaining product quality. 3.Sanitary design: additional safety standards are applicable in the food industry to which the flow instruments need to meet.
Important topics
Important topics
High-quality confectionery products.
Efficient use of raw materials (colorings, acid and flavorings).
Sanitary design, meeting food standards.
Process solution
The Bronkhorst solution comprises three ES-FLOW ultrasonic flow meters. Each instrument precisely measures the flow of coloring, flavoring, and acid. Since these fluids are highly concentrated, only small amounts need to be added. The ultrasonic flow meter covers a measurement range from 2 to 1500 ml/min, making it an ideal choice. The overall performance and user-friendly operation of the ES-FLOW instrument are the main reasons for choosing this device.
Using the ES-FLOW series, you have a flow meter with sanitary design. It comes in a stainless-steel housing meeting the strict requirements for the food industry and is 3-A authorized.
It provides you with good connectivity possibilities by the connector at the back of the display. You can connect the flow instrument with a pump or a control valve. With PID control on board, processes can be managed directly through the display.
For digital communication you can use ProfiNet, EtherCat, Modbus-TCP en EtherNet/IP protocols.
Using this flow solution gives the customer, the confectionary manufacturer, multiple benefits:
- Quality control: using the ultrasonic flow meter issues in the process are detected earlier, preventing entire batches from becoming ‘second choice’.
- Efficient use of additives: precise measurement ensures optimal use of costly natural colorings and flavorings, saving on raw materials.
- Flexibility: in the current process, the ultrasonic flow meter is used for measuring, and sends the measurement values to the PLC. The setup accommodates different candy types, with rinsing in between the sets. The amounts of additives can be programmed in the PLC.
"We are happy with the solution offered. The flow meter is used for measuring, and sends the measurement values to our PLC. This procedure is now standardized within our equipment for confectionery manufacturing."
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Ultrasonic volume flow meter for any liquid including controller output
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Accuracy ****
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Coriolis mass flow meter for liquids & gases with controller output
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