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Our solutions for process technology in the beverage industry

From the delivery of raw materials to the finished beverage

Of course, the process steps and the equipment required for this vary considerably depending on the beverage produced. Seasonality also plays a major role and can vary depending on the beverage. This makes it all the more important for the machines to function reliably, especially during the peak season. The basis for this is formed by reliable and robust drive solutions that take care of tasks such as pumping, pressing, mixing or lautering. With condition monitoring, you can monitor the condition of your systems transparently and preventively at all times.

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Key goals

System availability

Condition monitoring gives you transparency not only about the state of the drive system, but also about your entire system. This allows for predictions of critical changes in condition, which enables predictive and demand-oriented maintenance.

Reliability

Especially in the peak season, when machines have to be in operation 24/7, it is reassuring to have a partner at your side who is immediately available and can quickly and easily ensure that your machine is up and running again.

Hygiene

High hygiene standards require regular cleaning and drives that meet these requirements. Special options for wet areas, such as a hygienic design with smooth surfaces without interfering contours, are perfect for clean-in-place (CIP).

Reducing CO2

In view of climate change, it is more important than ever that companies reduce their direct and indirect emissions in all areas. Energy-efficient drives are an essential component for greater sustainability.

Our solutions

Beverage industry – Process technology numbered

Pumps (progressive cavity pump and dispensing pump)

Progressive cavity pumps and dispensing pumps are classified as displacement pumps. The former is used for transferring media such as milk-based products. The dispensing pump, on the other hand, is used for precise filling into the relevant containers. Precision is an absolute must.

Your requirements

  • High dispensing accuracy
  • Smooth running
  • Excellent hygiene

Our solutions

DR.. series AC motors R.. series helical gear units CM3C.. series synchronous servomotors

Lauter tun

The solid and liquid components of the mash are separated in the lauter tun. Lautering is a key part of the beer brewing process. The liquid that will later become the beer is slowly drained from the lauter tun into a suitable container. The residual grain at the bottom of the tun is loosened using a rake system. The rake drive must continue to achieve high speeds during draining.

Your requirements

  • Handling changing speeds and loads
  • Energy-efficient, low-maintenance drive technology
Filling technology solutions

Our solutions

Generation X.e helical gear units / bevel-helical gear units P.. series planetary gear units MOVIDRIVE® frequency inverter

Agitator

Agitators carry out a large number of tasks, such as mixing, dissolving, cooling, heating, hydrating, fermenting and emulsifying. In addition to what the agitator is doing, consideration must also be given to the liquid involved when it comes to the agitator drive. For example, emulsions require different processing than sensitive foodstuffs such as milk.

Your requirements

  • Flexible agitator operation
  • Treating different media
Materials handling solutions

Our solutions

MOVITRAC® advanced K.. series helical-bevel gear units DR.. series AC motors

Life Cycle Services

For us at the Alfred Imhof AG, Life Cycle Services include services, tools and resources throughout the entire life cycle of your machines and filling lines. This begins in the initial orientation phase and continues all the way through to the operation and modernization of your machinery and systems.

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We would be more than happy to put together a customized service package for you – completely tailored to your needs and scalable at any time.

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