Standardise juice, concentrates, and water to exact °Brix, ratio, and quality; in real time, with accuracy, consistency, and efficiency from 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
- Batch blending in citrus and fruit processing often leads to inconsistent °Brix levels, variable flavour profiles, and inefficient use of concentrates. Manual adjustments and sampling introduce delays, product losses, and inconsistent final quality.
- As production volumes and product variants increase, maintaining consistent formulation, traceability, and uptime becomes more challenging; especially when handling varying raw material quality and seasonal variations.
- Fruit and citrus processors require a continuous, automated solution that ensures accurate blending, consistent product quality, and efficient use of raw materials.
Our Solution:
- The 4B Automation & 4B Systems Inline Blender for Citrus & Fruit Processing delivers continuous, recipe-driven blending of juice, concentrates, water, and ingredients using mass-flow measurement and closed-loop °Brix control.
- This hygienic, modular system integrates Coriolis mass-flow meters, inline refractometers, and advanced control strategies to maintain stable product specifications and optimise concentrate usage; even with fluctuating input conditions.
- Designed for seamless integration into pasteurisation, sterilisation, and filling systems, the inline blender ensures every batch meets your quality standards. With automated start-up sequences, real-time monitoring, and production reporting, it provides full traceability, reduced waste, and consistent product quality, supported by 4B Automation & 4B Systems’ local expertise and service.

Key Features / Capabilities
Recipe-Driven Ratio Control:Â
Accurate blending of juice, concentrate, and water using mass-flow measurement and PID control.
Inline °Brix Measurement:Â
Continuous, temperature-compensated refractometer ensures consistent product specification.
Multi-Stream Integration:Â
Handles juice, concentrates, water, and additives with precise control.
Automated Start-Up & Adjustment:Â
Rapid stabilisation to on-spec production with minimal operator intervention.
Consistent Product Quality:Â
Maintains flavour, colour, and solids consistency across batches.
 Quality Assurance:Â
Real-time monitoring, trending, and deviation alarms for full process visibility
PLC/HMI Controls:Â
Recipe management, batch reporting, and SCADA / OPC UA integration.
Modular, Skid-Built Design:
Preassembled system for easy installation and integration into existing lines
Hygienic & CIP-Ready:Â
Designed for food-grade applications with efficient cleaning capability.
Locally Manufactured & Supported:Â
Built and serviced in South Africa by 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
Maintainable Design:Â
Accessible components for easy maintenance and long-term reliability.









