Contiflow

Mixing systems
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Best-precision mixing and carbonation

Non-alcoholic refreshment drinks are the hit. This is why more

and more flavour combinations appear on the market awaking
the consumers' curiosity. A flexible line technology which
provides a maximum leeway for the beverage manufacturers is
required.

At a glance
− Mixers and carbonators for the production of different
beverage types
− Up to five different sizes with variable outputs (33 to 100
percent) of 15, 30, 45, 60 and 90 m³/h are available.
− Highly accurate dosing of syrup and CO2 for a lower syrup
consumption of up to 0.4 percent
− Optional: integration in the Modulfill VFS-M enables the
elimination of the interface between the filler and the mixer
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Stand-alone variant versus integrated mixer

Contiflow mixer Integrated mixer in the Modulfill VFS-M

− Depending on your demands: − Two-ingredient mixer (water + syrup + CO2) available
 Two-ingredient mixer (water + syrup + CO2) − Reduced footprint and space requirements thanks to saving of:
 Multi-ingredient mixer for up to eight ingredients  Filler valve manifold
− Modular and compact design  Buffer tank (as the product is filled directly from the
− Also available as carbonation-, deaeration- or dosing module carbonation tank of the mixer)
as well as a combined deaeration and carbonation module − Maintenance-friendly positioning of the pumps and key
− Independent positioning from the filler thanks to its flexible components on one level
layout

Two-ingredient mixer Integrated two-ingredient mixer

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Design features

− Open and easily accessible design of the mixing stations thanks

to stainless steel circular tube frame
− Comprehensive recipe memory for a safe production within the
defined parameters
− Quick product change-over in less than ten minutes without
operator interference
− Easy-to-maintain design: e.g. pumps are mounted on a
moveable slide for replacement of the slide-ring-seal with a
minimum effort
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Method of operation

The Contiflow consists of the modules:

1. Deaeration
2. Dosing
3. Carbonation

(1)
(2)
(3)
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Method of operation

Deaeration Carbonation
− Water feed to the horizontal deaeration tank via two − High-precision carbonation thanks to consistent volume flow
differently large sets of nozzles rate in the carbonising nozzle
− Deaeration via the single-stage or double-stage vacuum − Variable mixer output from 100 to 33 percent
process and optional stripping gas support − No gas consumption thanks to output regulation in the
− Reduction of the sealing water consumption to a minimum carbonation tank
thanks to a water saving function in the vacuum pump. − Dosing of up to two gaseous ingredients possible
− Consistent level of technological values despite of variable
Dosing output regulation:
− Adding the syrup with a high-precision register control  Highly accurate Brix and CO2 dosing
− Exact Brix value control via flow meter  Consistent deaeration performance
− Dosing of up to eight liquid components possible
− Top product quality due to multi-stage product
homogenisation
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Multi-stage product homogenisation

The Contiflow offers a multi-stage homogenisation of the

product during mixing for carbonised refreshment drinks:

During syrup dosing

− Recirculation carbonation: About 25 percent of the product
circulates through a short bypass pipe within the CO2 dosing
pipe (loop).
− Efficient register controller: Dosing of the syrup is controlled
with pin-point accuracy creating high raw material savings
potential.

During the inflow into the carbonation tank

− Approximately 6 percent of the entire product volume
permanently recirculate at the carbonation tank discharge.
− At the same time, the Brix value, the CO2 value and the  Thanks to a one hundred percent inline
alcohol value of the mixed product are measured inline on process control in the carbonation line, an
one hundred percent. additional pump for sampling is not
required.
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Quick product change-over within ten minutes

The product change-over with LineXpress is performed entirely

without any operator intervention and offers you utmost
flexibility for your production.

Fully-automatic process between:

− Syrup room
− Mixer
− Filler

Mixer with memory function:

− Entry of the next product and time by the operator
− Reliable product change-over without any manual intervention

For quick product change-overs, the filler requires:

− Additional drain valves
− A separate water connection
− An increased inert gas flow rate
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Additional equipment

− Quick product change-over within ten minutes with the

LineXpress
− Production reporting
− Use of double-stage vacuum deaeration
− Conductivity measuring device (water connection/product )
− Gas sterile air filter
− O2-/CO2-/alcohol measurements at the product discharge
− Flavour dosing
− Finished product at the syrup infeed
− PHT cooling unit for the finished product
− Implementation of sensors for digitalisation of the mixer
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Multi-ingredient mixing
Overview

Multi-ingredient mixing or conventional variant with finished syrup?

An important decision as: The two concepts for beverage
manufacture require a different line concept in the syrup room! Multi-ingredient mixing

Preserving agent
Conventional mixing with finished syrup
Flavouring
Preserving agent
Essence
Flavouring
Citric acid
Essence
Syrup
Citric acid Basic medium*

Basic medium* Sugar Product

Sugar Product
Water
Water

*) Colour, flavouring, plant extracts, acid

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Multi-ingredient mixing
A concept with multiple benefits

Inexpensive production More transparency

The individual ingredients can be handled more individually – for The concept makes improved traceability possible from the raw
example during purchase, transportation and storage. material to the filled bottle.

No need for the conventional syrup room Easy capacity increase

In particular when it comes to carbonated soft drink or shandy The direct feeding of the sugar to the Contiflow makes it possible
batches on water or beer lines, individual components can be to increase the capacity in existing syrup rooms.
directly connected to the Contiflow via powder dissolving tanks
or intermediate bulk containers. Increased flexibility
Changes to the production can be handled and implemented with
Fewer product losses great flexibility.
In contrast to ready-to-use syrup, the final mixing of the
ingredients is not performed in a large batch tank. The individual
flows can be stopped in a targeted manner during production
stops or downtimes.
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Multi-ingredient mixing CO2

Overview

Preserving agent

Flavouring

Essence

Citric acid

Basic medium*

Sugar

Water

*) Colour, flavouring, plant extracts, acid

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Integrated Contiflow mixer

Quicker and more compact than ever: In the Modulfill VFS-M, the
Contiflow mixer is connected directly with the filler. This way, the
product is transported to the distributor via the raised
carbonation tank making the traditional filler bowl no longer
necessary

− Reduced media consumption thanks to short mixing phases

(no ring bowl, shorter pipe distances between the mixer and
the filler, optimised pipe routing inside the mixer)
− Reduced CO2 consumption thanks to small head space
(no ring bowl)
− Loss-reduced filling at the end of production thanks to
raised position of the buffer tank
− Reduced power consumption through the use of gravity
(product discharge pump with 11 kW replaced by a
recirculation pump with 1.1 kW)
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Advantages of the integrated mixer

Faster filling speeds Your benefits in figures Savings*/

The direct connection between the Modulfill VFS-M and the duration
Contiflow mixer positively affects the filling duration. The
Less loss during emptying and change-over Up to 30 percent
combination of mixer and filler together with the raised
carbonisation tank enables filling of up to 250 millilitres per
second. Fast change-over times during product < 10 minutes
change-overs with LineXpress
Accelerated change-over Space saving thanks to a compact design 10 to 15 percent
and optimised interfaces
You are well equipped for type and handling parts change-over:
The optimised interface between filler and mixer and the Smaller filler clean room design possible as 600 millimetres in
integration of LineXpress minimise the product change-over to the product tank is installed on the mixer height
less than ten minutes.
Lower amount of cleaning agent required Up to 15 percent
Ease of operation, reduced space requirement for CIP
As the mixer and the filler are directly connected to each other, Savings at the operating costs Up to 10 percent
they can share a central HMI. In addition, the valve manifold was * Compared to line arrangement with separate filler and mixer
reduced and integrated in the mixer. The complete process * Compared to line arrangement with separate filler and mixer
control sensor system is installed in-line.
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Fitting filling systems for beer and carbonated soft drinks

For PET: Modulfill VFS with PFR valves For glass: Modulfill HES For cans: Modulfill FS-C
− More flexible and faster thanks to − Beer filling with a minimum oxygen − Suitable both for craft beers and for outputs of up
Proportional Flow Regulator (PFR) absorption and the lowest CO2 consumption to 135,000 containers per hour
technology − Minimum change-over times thanks to − Multiple can formats without change parts thanks
− Highest hygiene level thanks to the automatic probe adjustment and handling to combined centring bells with flexible formats
Monotec design parts that can be changed without tools − Servo drive technology for a lower energy
− Beer filling with a minimum oxygen − Short cleaning duration thanks to an consumption and higher flexibility
absorption and the lowest CO2 consumption automated exterior cleaning system − Low-maintenance, grease-free main bearing with
− Modulfill VFS-M: Block arrangement with − Highest hygiene level thanks to the automatic oil-circulating lubrication system
mixer for minimum product losses Monotec design − Available in a block arrangement with the Krones
Modulseam
− Option: Small clean room for increased hygiene
requirements
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Benefits

Economical use of syrup Automated processes

The syrup consumption can be reduced drastically thanks to the The rinsing function via water or syrup supply starts automatically
production at the bottom limit of the Brix range. In addition to already during the production. The operators are relieved and can
that, a Brix-value-controlled admission of the syrup prevents the focus on other tasks.
loss of syrup dosing the start and the end of production as well as
during a product change-over.

Flexible output
The mixer production output can be individually adjusted from 33
to 100 percent of the rated output. The regulated output results
in a reduced gas consumption.
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The demand of process water is reduced to a minimum by
admitting the sealing water at a later point depending on the
temperature.
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Certified ecological efficiency:

Machines with enviro certification

At Krones, the blue enviro certification stands for excellent ecological efficiency. Products that bear the enviro label have proven
in an objective test procedure that they efficiently use energy and media, and that they produce in an environmentally friendly
way. The requirements are defined by the EME standard that has been developed by the TÜV SÜD (technical inspection
authority) for assessing production plants. The enviro test procedure has also been certified by TÜV SÜD as an independent
expert. Therefore, you can be sure that: an enviro label stands for ecological efficiency.

This is why the Contiflow is enviro-classified:

Energy efficiency
− Use of the latest and optimally designed drives and pumps

Media efficiency
− Minimum water consumption of the vacuum pump due to
recirculation and cooling of sealing water using product water
− Less CO2 losses thanks to saving mode
− Syrup loss is prevented by Brix-controlled syrup feeding
(optional)
− High-precision dosing: Reduces the use of expensive raw
materials
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Everything from a single source

Training sessions at the Krones Academy – trained personnel Krones Lifecycle Service – partner for performance
increases your line efficiency Also after having purchased a new machine, Krones will take care
The versatile training offer ranges from operation, servicing and of your line; the LCS experts are always ready to consult you and
maintenance to management training. We will gladly also translate your goals and wishes into optimal LCS solutions.
establish your individual training programme.
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