Clarify rice beverages and recover solids efficiently; for smoother texture, higher yield, and lower waste.
Rice drink producers often struggle with:
- Suspended rice particles or starch causing cloudiness or grit.
- Sedimentation and instability during shelf life.
- Low nutrient and solids retention.
- High cleaning and maintenance needs due to clogging or buildup.
- Inflexible equipment that can’t adapt to variable feed solids or flow rates.
These issues raise costs, reduce product quality, and increase downtime.
Our Solution:
As the Authorised Integrator of Alfa Laval in South Africa, 4B Automation & 4B Systems supplies Foodec decanter centrifuges designed for rice-based beverage processing. They deliver:
- Continuous, hygienic separation of solids from liquids.
- Clearer rice drinks with better stability.
- Higher recovery of valuable rice solids.
- Less downstream filtration or settling required.
4B Automation & 4B Systems integrates the right unit for your rice feed volume, ensures smooth installation, and provides local maintenance, and service support for reliable uptime.
Key Features / Capabilities
Wide Solids & Feed Handling Range:
Handles slurries from very low solids (~0.1%) up to high loadings, and particle sizes from microns to several millimetres.
Adjustable Differential & Pond Depth:
Fine-tune separation while running; balancing clarity versus solids recovery.
Hygienic Design & Cleanability:Â
Food-grade stainless steel, CIP-ready
Low Energy Operation:
Variable speed drives, paring disc options, and efficient designs minimise power use.
Continuous Operation & Robust Build:Â
Built for long runtimes, with abrasion protection, stainless steel construction, and low-maintenance design.
