TNA technology adjusts load balance for even flavour delivery
The Sydney-based firm claims the intelli-flavR 2 system, that measures flavour levels and application times, self-regulates feed rates for consistent distribution.
In parallel, a light weight drum 'makes for easy changeover and cleaning'.
"The system delivers consistent flavour and optimum coverage by automatically adjusting load balance to match product demand," said the packaging and distribution system supplier.
Creating a regular distribution of flavour components, with minimum damage to the product, in confectionery formulations is key to delivering a complete flavour profile for the end product.
TNA claims that delivery of even distribution is aided by a bias-cut feeder (electromagnetic distributor) inside the drum that further creates a balanced 'curtain of flavour'.
Delivering the right flavour balance
In terms of mechanics, according to the firm the flavour drum maintains maximum flavouring runtime and avoids under or over-flavouring by proportionally distributing the product to the feeder/flavouring system and controlling the load balance.
As such, when the product flow rate changes, a corresponding change in the flavour rate ensures the correct ratio of flavour to product is delivered.
"The need to use the last system for overflow is eliminated, as product can be perfectly and proportionally distributed," said TNA.
Settings are retained as a recipe on a touchpad for turnkey operation.
No-clog drum drives quick changeover
A no-clog drum and gateless conveying pans do not require any tools, 'making changeover even quicker', said the company, which supplies packaging and distribution systems to the food industry.
TNA claims the lightweight polymer drum can be 'easily removed' by one person in less than a minute without any special tools.
In terms of cleaning, the system does not possess any heavy steel parts that could require a 'significant amount of time and effort to remove and clean'.
