Food & Beverage instrumentation
Food and beverage plants measure product flow with sanitary magnetic or Coriolis meters, verify CIP with conductivity, temperature and flow, monitor tank level non-invasively, and treat process wastewater with pH control. Supmea offers a sanitary electromagnetic flow meter, the FCC-300 Coriolis meter, RTD transmitters, radar level and pH/ORP analyzers for these points.
The measurement challenge
Hygiene and cleanability drive instrument choice in food processing. Wetted parts must withstand CIP chemicals and temperatures, and connections should follow hygienic design practice such as 3-A Sanitary Standards and EHEDG guidelines.
Verifying that CIP actually ran (correct flow, temperature, concentration and time) protects both product and audit records.
- Hygienic connections (tri-clamp) and cleanable wetted parts are required.
- CIP cycles swing from cold water to hot caustic.
- Viscous products such as syrups, sauces and oils need mass measurement.
- Process wastewater has highly variable pH.
Measurement points and recommended instruments
| Point | Variable | Instrument | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product transfer | Flow | LDG-SUP-A100 Electromagnetic Flow Meter | Sanitary SUP-LDG variant for conductive products |
| Syrup and oil dosing | Flow | FCC-300 Coriolis Mass Flow Meter | Viscosity-independent mass flow |
| CIP supply/return temperature | Temperature | SUP-ST500 Programmable Temperature Transmitter | Fast RTD to 4–20 mA |
| Tank level | Level | WSR201 60 GHz Radar Level Meter | Non-contact, no hygiene risk |
| Wastewater pH | Analysis | SUP-PH6.5 Online pH/ORP Meter | Neutralisation dosing |
| Process steam | Flow | SUP-LUGB Vortex Flow Meter | Steam to cookers and sterilisers |
CIP verification
A complete CIP record combines return flow (velocity ≥1.5 m/s is a common target for pipe cleaning), return temperature, and conductivity as a proxy for caustic or acid concentration. Supmea's conductivity range (e.g. SUP-TDS210) covers the concentration point.
Frequently asked questions
Which flow meter for milk or juice?
A sanitary electromagnetic flow meter. Both products are conductive, and the full bore is easy to clean.
Why Coriolis for oils?
Edible oils are non-conductive and their viscosity changes with temperature; Coriolis measures mass regardless.
Instruments for food & beverage
Electromagnetic Flow Meter
Conductive liquids from DN10 to DN1000 with no moving parts and no pressure loss.
Coriolis Mass Flow Meter
Direct mass flow, density and temperature in one meter, up to ±0.1%.
Programmable Temperature Transmitter
Turns RTD or thermocouple signals into a clean two-wire 4–20 mA loop.
60 GHz Radar Level Meter
Non-contact level for tanks and open water, ±5 mm with a 6° beam.
Online pH/ORP Meter
Panel-mount pH/ORP control with isolated 4–20 mA and dosing relays.
Vortex Flow Meter
Steam, compressed air and clean liquids, DN15–DN300, medium up to 300 °C.
Plan the instrumentation for your food & beverage project
Send the medium, pipe size, flow or level range, temperature, pressure and required output. You'll get a recommended model, the datasheet and a quotation.
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