Whether you are a start-up beverage brand, a contract manufacturer, or an established drinks producer looking to scale up your production, Tiantai Company provides complete syrup mixing tank systems and full turnkey syrup production lines tailored to your specific needs.
As the global demand for soft drinks, juice-based beverages, flavored waters, carbonated drinks, and ready-to-drink products continues to grow, syrup production lines have become a critical component in the beverage manufacturing industry. At the heart of every efficient and hygienic syrup system is a reliable syrup mixing tank.
Based in China, Tiantai Company is a global manufacturer of beverage and brewing equipment with rich experience across beer, wine, kombucha, RTD drinks, cider, cold brew coffee, hard seltzer, and now – syrup processing equipment.
What Is a Syrup Mixing Tank?
A syrup mixing tank is a specialized stainless steel vessel used in the production of liquid syrups that serve as the base for a wide variety of beverages. These tanks are designed to dissolve sugar (or sweeteners), mix ingredients, ensure uniform consistency, and often include heating and agitation systems to assist the blending process.
The syrup produced can be:
Sugar syrup (e.g., sucrose, glucose, fructose syrups)
Fruit syrup (purees, concentrates, flavor infusions)
RTD drink bases
Soda bases
Pharmaceutical syrups
A good syrup mixing tank must ensure:
Full dissolution of solids (like sugar or stabilizers)
Homogenous mixing of all ingredients
No residual particles or clumps
Temperature control for viscosity and microbial stability
Easy cleaning and sterilization for hygiene
How to Design a Syrup Mixing Tank?
Designing a syrup mixing tank involves more than just stainless steel and agitators. To produce consistent, high-quality syrup at scale, multiple design considerations must be addressed. Tiantai Company brings decades of expertise to deliver optimal designs for different applications.
1. Material Selection
Food-grade SUS304 or SUS316L stainless steel is used, depending on your product and cleaning chemicals. Tiantai ensures corrosion resistance and long service life.
2. Tank Capacity and Dimensions
From 200L to 20,000L or more . Capacity is customized based on your daily syrup output, batch size, and operational shifts.
3. Agitator Type and Speed
Proper agitation is key to dissolving sugars and mixing flavorings.
Tiantai offers:
Anchor-type agitators with wall scrapers for high-viscosity syrups
Turbine or propeller mixers for low-viscosity liquids
Variable frequency drives (VFD) to adjust speed as needed
4. Heating System
Heating accelerates sugar dissolution and ensures microbial safety. Options include:
Steam jackets (for large-scale systems)
Electric heating elements (for smaller batch systems)
Hot water coils
Temperature sensors and automatic controls ensure precise heating.
5. Insulation Layer
To maintain internal temperature and improve energy efficiency, Tiantai tanks are equipped with PU foam or rock wool insulation covered by an SS jacket.
6. CIP Cleaning System
All Tiantai syrup mixing tanks are CIP (Clean-in-Place) compatible, ensuring easy and efficient cleaning with minimal downtime.
7. Level and Temperature Sensors
Optional sensors and display panels help monitor syrup levels and temperature for greater control and traceability.
8. Hygienic Design Features
Sanitary butterfly or diaphragm valves
Tri-clamp connections
Polished interior surface (Ra ≤ 0.4μm)
Manholes, breathers, and sampling valves
What Equipment Is Needed for a Syrup Production Line?
A full syrup production line is more than just a mixing tank. Tiantai Company provides complete turnkey syrup systems including the upstream and downstream equipment required for high-efficiency production, storage, and transfer.
Here’s a standard setup:
1. Raw Material Feeding System
Includes:
Sugar melting tanks
Powder or ingredient feeders
Feeding hoppers
Conveyor systems for bulk material handling
2. Water Treatment System
To ensure the quality of the syrup, the incoming water must be filtered and treated. Equipment may include:
Sand filters
Activated carbon filters
RO (Reverse Osmosis) purification systems
UV sterilizers
3. Syrup Mixing Tank
As described above — fully customized to your formula and scale.
4. Inline High-Shear Mixer / Emulsifier (Optional)
Used for recipes that contain oils, emulsifiers, or viscous components that are hard to dissolve. Helps achieve a stable and homogenous mixture.
5. Heating and Cooling System
Includes:
Steam generator or electric boiler
Heat exchanger for cooling
Temperature control unit
6. Filtration System
To remove any undissolved particles or fibers before transferring syrup to the buffer tank or storage tank.
7. Storage Tanks (Buffer Tanks)
Used to store prepared syrup before use in bottling or blending. Tanks are jacketed and often pressurized to prevent contamination.
8. Transfer Pumps and Pipelines
Food-grade centrifugal or lobe pumps move syrup between tanks and to the filler or blending system.
9. Control Panel
PLC-controlled systems with touchscreen interfaces for automation and monitoring of the entire syrup production line.
10. CIP Cleaning System
A centralized CIP system for cleaning all tanks, pipelines, and mixers automatically, ensuring hygiene and minimizing downtime.
Why Choose Tiantai Company for Your Syrup Production Line?
Tiantai Company has established a strong global reputation in the brewing and beverage equipment industry. With a professional engineering team, advanced manufacturing capability, and deep understanding of sanitary processing, Tiantai is the reliable partner you need for your syrup project.
Applications of Syrup Mixing Tank Systems
Tiantai’s syrup mixing tanks are widely used in industries such as:
Carbonated soft drinks (cola, lemon soda, orange soda)
Juice-based beverages (mango syrup, apple syrup)
RTD teas and herbal drinks
Dairy beverages (chocolate milk, flavored yogurt drinks)
Pharmaceutical syrup production
Functional beverages and energy drinks
Cocktail bases and flavored alcohol mixers
Whatever your product category, Tiantai can help you streamline your syrup process and achieve consistent quality.
Ready to Set Up Your Syrup Production Line?
If you’re looking to upgrade or establish your syrup production line, Tiantai Company is your trustworthy partner. We’ll work closely with you to understand your formulation, space, and business goals, and then deliver syrup mixing tanks and related equipment that ensure productivity, hygiene, and profitability.
Contact Information:
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Contact Person: Emily Gong
