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Precise sensor and plant technology for modern brewing processes

For Those Who Don’t Leave Brewing to Chance

Integrated process and measurement technology for the highest demands

Centec develops and manufactures fully automated, frame-mounted process plants and high-precision measurement technology from a single source. This integrated product range is virtually unparalleled in its breadth and depth. Our systems and sensors are specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of the brewing, beverage, food, and pharmaceutical industries. A team of experienced brewmasters and engineers ensures that every solution sustainably improves the efficiency and profitability of our customers' processes – from planning and design to commissioning.

Line Performance

Standardized skids, short downtimes, optimized CIP cycles.

Quality in the process

Inline measurement of °Brix, O₂, CO₂, temperature, conductivity.

automation

Recipe-controlled, batch management, traceability, interfaces to MES/ERP.

Service & Training

Remote support, spare parts concepts, training, performance audits.

Turnkey Beverage: Process Lines & Utilities

Turnkey solutions for breweries and beverage production: water, syrup room, mixing, carbonation, CIP, utilities. Goal: reproducible quality, high OEE, fast changeover times.

Scope of services Beverage

  • Engineering: P&ID, 3D layout, media concept, utility balances

  • Syrup room, mixing/blending, carbonation, degassing, dosing

  • Water treatment, filtration, mineralization/demineralization

  • CIP/SIP systems, tanks, valve blocks, hygienic piping

  • Inline analysis: °Brix, CO₂, O₂, turbidity, temperature, conductivity

  • Automation: PLC/SCADA, recipes, batches, audit trail

  • Documentation & FAT/SAT, training, handover to production

  • Integration: Filler/Labeler/Packaging, Line Coordination

1. Concept

Product portfolio, volumes, quality targets, OEE drivers, layout.

2. Engineering

P&ID, 3D, valve matrix, CIP concept, automation, schedule.

3. Manufacturing & FAT

Skids pre-assembled, functional and leak tests, formulations.

4. Installation & SAT

Hook-up, media, line coordination, SAT, ramp-up plan.

5. Qualification

Process fine-tuning, quality approvals, OEE fine-tuning.

6. Lifecycle

Maintenance, spare parts strategy, training, performance audits.

Process solutions

Modular skids – from craft to large breweries

Our pre-assembled, frame-mounted systems with integrated measuring technology offer maximum flexibility. They are scalable, energy-efficient, and hygienically designed – individually planned, precisely manufactured, and perfectly tailored to your production processes.

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Craft Line (up to ~100 hl/h)

  • Compact skids with optional sensors

  • Quick setup, small footprint

  • Ideal for craft breweries & pilot plants

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Decarbonizer

  • Controlled CO₂ reduction via membrane modules

  • Optimized foam stability & taste consistency

  • Integrated O₂ monitoring (OXYTRANS)

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MultiMixer / Blender

  • Continuous mixing of beer, syrup, flavorings

  • High-gravity blending with inline monitoring

  • Optional carbonization (CarboBlender)

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Yeast Propagator

  • Yeast propagation with precise aeration

  • O₂ monitoring & temperature control

  • Hygienic design, CIP-friendly

Sensors

Measurements you can rely on

Robust, hygienic in-line measurement – developed for the requirements of breweries. All devices are low-maintenance, easy to clean, and designed for integration into existing control systems (e.g., PLC/SCADA).

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BEER MONITOR

Simultaneous real-time measurement of alcohol, extract, and original gravity (Plato).

  • Combined density-sound velocity measurement

  • Inline calibration & temperature compensation

  • Ideal for filtration, dilution & filling lines

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CARBOTEC (CO₂)

Accurate CO₂ measurement (optical or pressure/temperature-based) for reliable process and product control.

  • Accuracy in the filling area

  • Hygienic design, CIP-compatible

  • Optional: Inline carbonization in combination

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OXYTRANS TR

Optical sensor for dissolved oxygen (ppb–ppm) – enabling precise quality and shelf-life control.

  • Very fast response time, CIP/SIP-capable

  • No electrolyte consumables

  • Analog/bus outputs for easy integration

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EXTRACT / PLATO / ALCOHOL MONITOR

Targeted concentration measurement of individual parameters for maximum line flexibility.

  • Inline monitoring of critical KPIs

  • Reduced sampling and laboratory costs

  • Stable measurement even with temperature fluctuations

Proven at leading breweries

Centec solutions are used worldwide – from the craft segment to high-volume lines.

Examples: DeGaS cold systems, high-gravity blending, dosing and carbonation modules.

CONTACT

Wilhelm-Roentgen-Straße 10, D-63477 Maintal

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