SIZELAB In-Line

Determine the sugar size distribution directly in your production line

In-line crystal size measurements is a key part of the strategy for digitalizing the sugar industry. With fully automatic in-line sampling of sugar crystals SIZELAB In-Line ensures more reliable results and reduces the need for manual labor.

Achieve greater stability and product quality assurance with in-line sampling

The traditional method for measuring crystal size distribution in the production sugar flow is to take multiple daily samples and bringing them to the laboratory for analysis. The result from the laboratory analysis is ready after some time. This means that the operator is only able to react on the results with a significant delay. During this period a vast amount of sugar has been loaded to the silos.

Fully automatic in-line sampling

The sugar industry is facing a greater digital transformation of production as well as measurement and analysis. SIZELAB In-Line is a patented and future-proof solution that provides a new opportunity to carry out automated sampling and measurement of sugar crystals directly in the production line. In-line measurements provide a detailed analysis of dry sugar and can be used to advantage in several places in the process.

SIZELAB In-Line at sugar factory

Your benefits with SIZELAB In-Line

Patented solution

SIZELAB In-Line is a patented solution designed to determine the size distribution very accurately and can be installed in an ATEX environment.

Follow the whole process

Access continuous control of crystal sizes by installing SIZELAB In-Line in several places in the production line.

Better control of crystal size distribution

Follow the trends and optimize the crystallization process to ensure that the individual fractions have the correct size.

Integration with controlling system

When the samples are analyzed, the results are loaded automatically into the controlling system. The size level can be presented as a graph.

Receive live data

The application continuously provides data to the operators so that they can optimize and improve each process if necessary.

High level of documentation

Crystal size analysis is documented throughout the whole production line ensuring customers get the quality that they expect.

Receive new test results every 5-10 minutes

When measuring and analyzing sugar crystal size distributions directly in the production stream, it is crucial that the test results are always representative. The SIZELAB In-Line is designed to continuously measure and analyze the sugar crystal size distribution coming directly from the production line every 5-10 minutes.

Live data from the analysis is provided to the operators in the controlling system, who instantly can react to the results. This can be used to regulate production processes and to ensure that the right product specification is transported to the silo or to check if screening sieves are damaged.

High level of documentation

SIZELAB In-Line can advantageously be installed at different stages in the production line to automatize and streamline workflows. When SIZELAB In-Line is installed in the sugar flow to silo storage, data is continuously provided to the operator to ensure the quality of the boiling process. Furthermore, the sugar going into the silo are always fully documented.

Before leaving the factory

After the screening in packaging areas, SIZELAB In-Line is used to investigate if screens are damaged and to ensure correct sugar sizes before delivery to customers. This helps reduce customer complaints and possible product recalls.

Application overview for use of SIZELAB In-Line
Janus Egholm – Development Director at Scangrading

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Janus Egholm

General Manager / Development Director

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