Sweeteners Case Study

Having trouble handling and mixing your sweetener ingredients.

Opportunity

Semi-Bulk Systems has a customer who struggled with inefficiencies when handling and mixing their sweetener ingredients.

Industry: Beverage, Sweeteners, Sugar Liquefication

Our Approach

Semi-Bulk Systems designed the Total Solution using our Process Xstreamlining process including our VACUCAM® Ejector Mixer technology to:

Rapidly disperse all powders into all liquids via several process options: single pass, batch recycle, or continuous mixing processes for high capacity on-demand mixing.
Have complete control of dust in work environment – no dust collection on batch tank
Create a compact footprint – simplified unit operations
Provide the expertise and understanding that the design & layout of the dry side significantly effects the ability to liquefy sweetener ingredients.
Offer the in-house manufacturing for powder funnels, paper bag break hoppers, and bulk bag handling systems to meet any demand
Create the designs to accommodate bulk handling liquefication systems

Improve operator safety & GMP’s by eliminating high frequency injuries with ergonomic process design – floor level operation

The Results

We delivered on Our Performance Guarantee that:

Met all capacity requirements
Provided Batch-to-Batch consistency with totally automated processes.
Reduced energy costs
Offered an ergonomic operation and dust free environment
Lowered capital investment and simplified approach

To see if you can sweeten your profits, contact us or call 800-732-8769 to determine if we can help improve your production capacity and quality using our patented VACUCAM® mixing technology.

Semi-Bulk has been installed around the world.

Industries Served

Beverage

The VACUCAM® Modular Dynamic Beverage Batching Stations offer the total solution to meet all of your mix room needs.

Paint & Coatings

Paint/Pigment Slurries (TIO2, CaCO3, Clay, Silica, etc.) can be produced at very high capacities using Semi-Bulk processes.

Dairy

Processes specifically designed for the Dairy Industry for Frozen Desserts, Yogurt Mix, Milk Powder Reconstitution and Sugar Liquefication.

Paper

Paper Coating Slurries (TIO2, CaCO3, Clay, etc.) can be produced at very high capacities using the Semi-Bulk Processes.

Food

The most effective method for complete dispersion of all dry ingredients typically used in pourable dressings, dips and sauces.

Power Generation

Semi-Bulk Systems engineers slurry solutions for processes like FGD Power Plant, Mercury removal and NOx Reduction.

Hard Seltzer Brewing Case Study

One of the country’s largest brewers significantly ramps up production of hard seltzers.

Opportunity

One of the largest ready-to-drink producers of hard seltzer beverages needed to significantly ramp up production of sugar syrups, while also bringing a new manufacturing facility on-line.

Industry: Beverage > Brewing

Our Approach

To meet the increased capacity goals, Semi-Bulk Systems engineered customized Process XStreamlining Solution including:

Our patented Vacucam® DBS Sugar Liquefication system that unloads bulk trucks, conveys, and liquefies dry sugar at a rate of 500-800 pounds per minute (30,000- 48,000 pounds per hour).
A state-of-the-art explosion detection and protection equipment with features seamlessly integrated into system design and controls.

The Results

We delivered Our Performance Guarantee that:

Reduced inbound syrup transportation costs by more than 32%
Maximum incorporation rates for high capacity mixing and syrup production.
Dry sugar dissolution WITHOUT high shear or heat which saves energy and prevents wear at the mix point, reducing costs of ownership.
Improved automation with standard for non-weighed side with unique Semi-Bulk control strategies; control +/- 0.1° Brix

Would you like to see the advantages Semi-Bulk Systems can provide to increase the efficiency of your brewing production? Contact us or call 800-732-8769.

Semi-Bulk has been installed around the world.