A food additive and flavoring manufacturer wanted to expand its production by building a new facility.
The client needed to store, and transport finished blends and then feed them reliably and consistently into their packaging
machinery. Their criteria were:
1. The equipment must handle current recipes and future developments.
2. It must incorporate best practices in hygiene.
3. Third Party Engineering would install and manage interfaces.
This was a relatively simple application, ISL recommended a standard discharge station fitted with two sensors for fast and trickle feed. During the design stage, it was decided that the ability of the ISL valve to dose would negate, the need for the normal tray feeder. Six IBCs were supplied, 2 stainless and 4 polyethylene units, all 1,000 Ltr and fitted with the 500mm valve. The installation was completed by an independent engineering company.
The installation has been working successfully for two years. All recipes are discharged without any flow problems and the equipment is described as easy to clean. A second System is currently planned for early 2004.