Bronkhorst Helps Candy Company Build their Competitive Edge
Challenged by their outdated recipe mixing systems, budgetary constraints
and a turbulent economy, a leading European candy manufacturer, who depends
on accuracy and repeatability to maintain the quality of product, sought
out Bronkhorst to help streamline and improve their processes and cut costs.
Bronkhorst engineers identified current system weak points and recommended
a CORI-FILL™
solution. Unprecedented Dosing ControlThe flow controller’s primary function is the dosing of three critical ingredients of the chewy treats; the aroma (fragrance), the flavor, and the color. By communicating directly with a supervisory automation and control system, the CORI-FLOW™ instruments are provided the precise dosing requirements for a particular recipe. The compact design of the Bronkhorst instruments, where the Coriolis meter and controlling shut-off valve are mounted in one compact unit, was a key factor in selecting the Bronkhorst solution as separation of the meter and the control valve creates dead volume which can lead to inaccuracy, erratic results, and inconsistent quality. Automation Cuts CostsThe need for staff oversight was significantly decreased through a wide
variety of new system features, production time was reduced as each ingredient
is simultaneously added to the mix, and the precise dosing of ingredients
reduced wastage. Additionally the digital communication with the supervisory
system provides for automatic monitoring and recording for quality and
regulatory purposes. |