The demands imposed on the manufacture of high-quality dairy products such as yoghurts and cream blends in the dairy industry are particularly exacting. As a result, only easy-to-clean systems with hygienic design are used here.

A system comparison of pneumatic conveying systems and fully automatic container systems in the foodstuffs industry. Sustainability, energy efficiency and reliable production are becoming more and more important in the selection of a specific system concept. For batch traceability, it is essential to have a seamless link-up between the field level and the control/process control level and the MES level, right through to the overarching ERP system. Mobile identification systems permit detailed information to be obtained about every single container regarding its status, contents, batch, etc....

Pneumatic vacuum weighing systems are ideal for economical and clean discharging, conveying, dosing and weighing of large and medium components in fully automatic processes. Many components can be input into the mixing process at the right time and in the right quantity, as well as saving space and achieving a low height.

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The main focus of this system is a significant increase in performance, as well as the greatest possible dosing and weighing accuracies in the supply of large quantities. The greatest flexibility and scope for future expansion are additional decisive factors that guarantee a market lead and quality leadership. More than 200 different raw materials are supplied fully automatically in a vertical material flow concept. The entire production sequence can be monitored by one operator per shift. The process control and visualization system controls the system and continuously logs all relevant...