Case Study: Revolutionizing Coffee Beans Grading for South India’s Largest Producer

Overview

South India is a supplier of high-grade coffee to various international markets. The largest coffee producer in the region proudly proclaims that its beans are superior in taste and more consistent than those of other producers. However, achieving consistency in gradation, which is the most vital step in maintaining the quality of coffee beans, was an uphill task. The coffee producer is using a vibro sifter for gradation, which did not give them a good result, and they need to compromise with it, which makes them find an alternate solution.

Challenges Customer Was Facing

The traditional sifters that were used by the coffee manufacturer depended on heavy vibrations to grade coffee beans by size. Though effective to a certain extent, the strong vibration used in the process broke many beans during the gradation process. This not only compromised quality but resulted in waste and reduced overall yield.

Also, the broken beans impacted customer satisfaction negatively because the grains of the beans are in contact with the air, altering the experience and final taste of the coffee. This therefore put more pressure on the producer to look for a more reliable and efficient system that could grade coffee beans with integrity.

Solution

Galaxy Sivtek stepped in to address the producer’s challenges by introducing the Sivtek Tumbler Screen. Unlike conventional Vibro Sifters, the working principle of the Sivtek Tumbler Screen is based on an elliptical motion that treats the coffee beans gently. This advanced technology does away with heavy vibrations, thus greatly reducing the risk of breakage during the separation process.

The Sivtek Tumbler Screen ensures accuracy in gradation with high capacity for maximum efficiency. By virtue of its innovative design, there is an even separation of beans by size while preserving their original shape and quality. In addition to these advantages, the user-friendly operation and ability to adapt the machine settings enable seamless integration into the producer’s processing line.

Conclusion

After the Sivtek Tumbler Screen installation, South India’s largest coffee producer experienced transformative changes:

• Higher Product Quality: Coffee beans remained unbroken and sustained their shape during the process of gradation.
• Increased Efficiency: The customer achieved better throughput without compromising the quality.

This is how Galaxy Sivtek fixes the problem of the coffee manufacturers, as we are always committed to delivering solutions as per customer needs and helping them to grow together.