The food industry depends on innovation and automation to produce high-quality and consistent food products. One crucial system in the industry is the liquid metering system, which plays a key role in accurately measuring and controlling water, oils, and syrups used during food production. In this article, we will explore the concept of metering, the significance of precise measurements, and highlight a top liquid metering system.
What Is a Metering System?
A metering system is designed to precisely measure and dispense liquids in various industrial processes. In the food industry, these systems ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency by controlling the amount of ingredients to meet production formula specifications. Whether it is water for dough mixing, oil for frying, or syrup for beverage production, accurate metering is essential to produce top-notch goods.
Importance of Accurate Measurements
- Consistency: In food manufacturing, consistency is key. Whether you are baking bread or blending sauces, consistent ingredient proportions lead to uniform product quality.
- Cost Control: Precise metering helps manage costs by preventing the overuse of expensive ingredients. It ensures that each batch contains the right amount of liquid and that overage or wasted product is kept to a minimum.
- Quality Assurance: Accurate measurements directly impact taste, texture, and overall product quality. Any deviation from the recipe can result in undesirable outcomes that do not meet the standards and cannot be sold.
Fred D. Pfening patented his first water meter in 1930. Since then, we have been dedicated to providing the finest liquid metering systems available. We design and manufacture liquid metering systems for our customers in the food industry and work with them to ensure the entire system meets their specific needs.
The heart of Pfening’s liquid metering systems is the Model K3 Controller
The Model K3 Liquid Meter Controller provides precise control of liquid ingredient batch meters (e.g., water, oils, syrups). It features rate and totalizing functions and is ideal for use with Pfening Mark IH, IIH, VH meters, and most other meter brands and types.
Some of the Model K3 Liquid Meter controller features include:
- Allen-Bradley Micro 800 PLC platform
- Four-inch color touchscreen HMI
- Simple operation & on-screen programming
- Store up to 20 batch weight setpoints
- Programmable pre-act value
- NEMA 4 stainless steel enclosure
- Count and batch totalizers
- Stores History in PLC for 500 Batches
- 16 GB SD Card for history storage
Pfening’s liquid measuring systems are best-in-class, designed for easy operation and installation, and allow our customers complete control of their liquid measuring.
We deliver comprehensive projects from concept to startup, manufactured at Pfening, and designed by the best engineers in the industry. Contact us today to discuss your needs and to see what Pfening’s systems can do for you.