Liquid handling system solutions for food and beverage production

Coperion, through its technology brand Shick Esteve, provides complete systems to manage liquids throughout food and beverage production. These systems help manufacturers improve operational efficiency, protect product quality, and manage liquids safely across different processing stages.

What are liquid handling systems for?

These systems are designed to safely transport, mix, and manage liquids from raw ingredients to finished blends across production lines.

Common applications include:

• Bakery and confectionery liquids: syrup, chocolate, cream
• Flavorings and additives: oils, sweeteners, vinegar, molasses, invert sugar, liquid sucrose, shortenings, cream yeast, egg
• Water blending: for dough or beverage formulations
• Other liquid-based ingredients: used across various production lines

Automated intake and transfer help ensure repeatable recipes, reduce handling errors, and support consistent product quality.

Why are handling systems for liquid applications important?

Ingredient savings & waste reduction
Efficient liquid transfer minimizes spills, overuse, and contamination, saving costs and supporting sustainability.

Recipe consistency
Accurate dosing and blending guarantee uniformity in every batch, maintaining consistent flavor, texture, and viscosity.

Hygiene
Systems are designed to reduce microbial risk, allow clean-in-place (CIP), and support food safety standards such as HACCP.

Safety
Automation reduces operator exposure to large volumes of liquids, handling hazards, and potential slips or spills.

• IBC liquid tote handling system – Automated filling, emptying, and transfer of IBC totes for minimal manual handling and spillage

• Bulk liquid system – High-capacity storage and transfer of large liquid volumes, supporting continuous production

• Water blending system – Accurate proportioning of water with other liquid ingredients to ensure consistent recipe performance