How INOXPA Helped Tegust Nature Perfect Their Infusion Process
Customer
Tegust Nature is a firm that specializes in the manufacturing of infusions, tea, and instant drinks that are of top-notch quality, purely made from healthy, organic, and natural ingredients. Their focus on the use of pure products and maintaining the quality of the products they produce has led to the development of the best processing techniques.
As demand for their products increased, the company sought a more controlled and hygienic blending system that could maintain ingredient integrity while improving operational efficiency.
Project
During infusion preparation, Tegust Nature needed to create a smooth and uniform blend of various plant materials, including herbs and leaves with different particle sizes and densities. Achieving homogeneity without damaging delicate ingredients was a technical challenge.
In addition, small quantities of liquid aromas had to be added to enhance flavour. These aromas required precise dosing and even distribution throughout the batch. While the function differs from an automatic liquid filling machine, which dispenses liquids into final containers, the required accuracy and consistency in dosing were equally critical at the blending stage.
Another important requirement was vacuum suction of solids. Handling dry plant materials can generate dust, affecting cleanliness and operator comfort. Tegust Nature wanted a solution that would reduce airborne particles and improve workplace safety.
Why INOXPA?
Tegust Nature selected INOXPA because of its extensive expertise in blending and fluid handling systems for the food and beverage industry. INOXPA offered a range of solid vacuum suction and liquid injection systems that precisely matched the needs of the project.
In addition to the capabilities of the equipment, the company appreciated INOXPA's technical support and service presence in the country. Reliability during installation and commissioning was essential to ensure smooth integration with existing utilities and supporting infrastructure, including facility utilities and water treatment components used within the plant environment.
INOXPA Solution
INOXPA designed and installed a compact, standalone blending system tailored specifically to Tegust Nature’s process requirements. The system had to be connected to electricity and compressed air, which made the installation easy and reduced changes to the plant. Vacuum loading was also included to reduce dust formation and keep the environment clean.
The solution included:
- Liquid injection and dosing pumps for precise aroma addition
- Vacuum suction components for efficient and dust-free solid handling
This solution provided a clean, safe, and precise blending process.
Installation Features
The heart of this system was the MBC-250 double cone solids blender, which had a capacity of blending up to 160 litres per batch. This is a double cone blender, which ensures a smooth tumbling action that mixes the herbs and leaves uniformly without subjecting them to undue stress.
The liquid injection system used a membrane dosing pump and an air-assisted spray nozzle. This arrangement facilitated a fine dispersion of aromas directly into the moving solids. Though different in application from an automatic liquid filling machine, this system was as precise in handling and controlling the use of liquids.
A vacuum system that had a side-channel turbine and a hood filter maintained the internal vacuum conditions, thereby preventing any solids from entering the pump. This ensured reduced dust emissions and improved the comfort of the operators.
Additionally, a compressed air cleaning and purging system ensured regular hose maintenance and long-term operational reliability. The equipment was designed to ensure that it was compatible with the existing utility equipment within the plant, such as the auxiliary water treatment equipment.
Result
With INOXPA’s integrated blending solution, Tegust Nature achieved a smoother, cleaner, and safer production process. This ensured better blending results, correct aroma distribution, and reduced dust during handling.
The most important factor is that the natural ingredients were preserved while efficiency and ergonomics were greatly improved. This project highlights the importance of blending and dosing technologies in the quality of products and safe and sustainable production practices.
FAQ
- How does INOXPA help food and beverage manufacturers achieve uniform blending?
INOXPA designs advanced blending systems that give consistent mixing of ingredients with different sizes, densities, and textures. Using technologies such as double cone blenders and controlled tumbling action, INOXPA systems maintain product homogeneity while protecting delicate ingredients from damage during the blending process.
- How does INOXPA ensure precise liquid dosing during production processes?
INOXPA uses specialized dosing pumps and controlled injection systems to add small quantities of liquids accurately. Membrane dosing pumps and spray nozzle technology allow liquids such as flavours or aromas to be evenly distributed throughout the mixture, ensuring consistency and product quality.
- How does INOXPA improve hygiene and reduce dust during solid ingredient handling?
INOXPA integrates vacuum suction systems that safely transfer dry ingredients while minimizing dust formation. These systems help maintain a cleaner production environment, improve operator comfort, and reduce the risk of contamination in food and beverage processing facilities.
- What kind of technical support does INOXPA provide for processing system installation?
INOXPA offers complete project support, including system design, installation, commissioning, and after-sales service. Their technical teams ensure that the equipment integrates smoothly with existing plant utilities and infrastructure, helping manufacturers maintain reliable and efficient operations.
