Case Study: Optimizing Coconut Milk Filtration for a Leading Producer in Sri Lanka with Sivtek Solutions

Overview

One of the largest coconut milk producers in Sri Lanka was encountering significant challenges in its production process. The company, known for its high-quality coconut milk products, was struggling with inefficiencies in its coconut milk filtration stages, which were affecting the quality and consistency of its final product. The breakage of delicate coconut particles and the presence of impurities were key issues that needed to be addressed. Galaxy Sivtek, a leader in industrial sieving and filtration solutions, partnered with the company to provide a customized and efficient solution to enhance its filtration process.

Requirements & Challenges

The coconut milk producer had specific requirements and was facing several challenges:

1. Gentle Filtration: The need for a filtration process that could handle delicate coconut particles without causing breakage.
2. High Efficiency: Achieving a filtration efficiency of over 95% ensures smooth, homogenous milk free from impurities.
3. Consistency: Maintaining a consistent product texture and quality to meet consumer expectations.
4. Impurity Removal: Effectively removing all impurities, including fine particles, without compromising the milk’s natural characteristics.

These challenges were impacting the production efficiency and the overall quality of the coconut milk, necessitating an advanced and reliable solution.

Solution

Galaxy Sivtek provided a comprehensive solution focusing on the sieving and filtration parts of the coconut milk production process. The solution included the implementation of two key machines: the Sivtek Vibro Separator for coarse screening and the Sivtek Super Gyro Separator for fine mesh filtration. Here’s how Galaxy Sivtek addressed the challenges:

1. Sivtek Vibro Separator for Coarse Screening:
   • Installed the Sivtek Vibro Separator to handle the initial filtration of the coconut milk. This separator efficiently removed larger particles and solid residues from the milk.
   • The Vibro Separator was designed to handle high throughput while ensuring the gentle handling of the coconut particles, preventing breakage, and maintaining quality.
2. Sivtek Super Gyro Separator for Fine Mesh Filtration:
   • Introduced the Sivtek Super Gyro Separator for the final filtration stage. This machine operates with a higher vibration, providing an effective screening process.
   • The Super Gyro Separator’s fine mesh filtration ensured that all remaining impurities and fine particles were removed, resulting in smooth and homogenous coconut milk.

Results

The implementation of Galaxy Sivtek’s sieving, and filtration solutions led to remarkable improvements in the coconut milk production process:

1. Enhanced Product Quality: The gentle filtration ensured that the coconut milk retained its natural texture and quality.
2. High Filtration Efficiency: Achieved a filtration efficiency of over 95%, resulting in a smooth and homogenous milk free from impurities.
3. Consistency: Maintained consistent product quality, meeting and exceeding consumer expectations.
4. Improved Production Efficiency: Reduced downtime and increased throughput due to the efficient and reliable filtration process.

Conclusion

Galaxy Sivtek’s innovative sieving and filtration solutions transformed the coconut milk production process for one of Sri Lanka’s largest producers. By addressing the key challenges of filtration, high efficiency, and impurity removal, Sivtek ensured that the producer could deliver high-quality, consistent coconut milk to their consumers. The partnership not only enhanced production efficiency but also significantly improved the overall product quality. Galaxy Sivtek continues to support the producer with ongoing maintenance and optimization, ensuring sustained success and market leadership in the coconut milk industry.