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Brix measurement in sugar production process

Save money with accurate Brix values!

Proven to deliver superior Brix control from Berthold

We deliver what others only promise: precise, maintenance-free measurement solutions tailored specifically to the requirements of the sugar industry. Our MicroPolar Brix LB 565 leaves conventional measurement systems behind in terms of accuracy, reliability, and durability. While other providers struggle with outdated technology or operate with only small teams, Berthold Technologies sets the standard in Brix measurement. For over 35 years, we have been the innovation leader in microwave measurement technology. Renowned sugar producers worldwide rely on our technology because they can’t afford to compromise. Those who work with reliable real-time data improve quality, reduce production costs, and gain a true competitive advantage.

And the best part: Existing systems can also be easily upgraded with Berthold’s microwave measurement technology!

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Performance comparison in the sugar industry

Crystalliser batch vacuum pan

Graphic crystalliser batch vacuum pan

Graphic Berthold measuring system vs competition

Comparison: Competitor vs Berthold

Graphic Berthold microwave brix measurement absolute deviation compared to competitors

Competitor

When comparing Brix values ​​from the laboratory and actual values ​​on the device used, significant measurement fluctuations can be seen, which do not provide a reliable result.

✦ Calibration drift over weeks

✦ No reliable and reproducible Brix measurement

✦ Often recalibration needed

Graphic Brix measurement Berthold in comparison to the competitor

Berthold

In comparison to the competitor, the Berthold device used shows only minimal deviations, resulting in a reliable and consistent outcome.

✦ No calibration drift

✦ Reliable and reproducible Brix measurement

✦ No time needed for recalibation

Summary of the comparison

Graphic Absolute Brix deviation to laboratory (summary of the comparision)

Unmatched Measurement Stability

The Clear Advantage of Berthold

The chart highlights the superior measurement performance of the Berthold system: its deviation from the laboratory reference remains minimal and consistently stable, ensuring high precision and reliable reproducibility. In contrast, the competitor’s system shows significant and irregular scatter, resulting in unstable and difficult‑to‑predict readings. This clearly positions Berthold as the leading choice in measurement accuracy and process reliability.

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Proven Accuracy Across Four Campaigns

Berthold technology ensures highly accurate Brix measurements across several campaigns – reducing costly errors, improving consistency and eliminating recalibration through campaignes.

Graphic Brix measurement Linear Regression (Proven accuracy across four campaigns)

Unbeatable Precision

✦ Maximize Profitability:
Use your resources where they are needed and not for recalibration.

✦ Stable, Reproducible, and Accurate Measurement : 
Higher system accuracy means significant savings.

✦ Boost Efficiency:
Reliable data ensures optimized processes, consistent product quality and yield.

Graphic Potential Savings due to system inaccuracies (Proven accuracy across four campaigns)

Precision That Pays Off

Reduce measurement errors and watch your savings grow. Berthold’s accuracy minimizes system inaccuracy, turning precision into real financial benefits.

✦ Higher Accuracy Leads to Savings: Even small improvements provide cost reductions.

✦ Possible Savings: Maximize ROI based on sugar price and process efficiency.

✦ Protect Your Margins: Reliable measurements keep your production profitable.

Disclaimer: The values illustrated in this graph are based on reference data representative of a sugar mill with an annual sugar production capacity of approximately 250,000 tonnes. A conservative Brix-to-sugar recovery conversion factor was assumed in the calculations. These results are intended solely for analytical and comparative purposes and do not constitute site-specific performance data. 

Boost efficiency in sugar production

Discover how advanced Brix measurement technology from Berthold delivers stable, drift‑free readings that increase sugar recovery and overall operational performance. Even small gains in measurement accuracy can translate into major cost savings and higher process reliability.

Save money with accurate Brix values – reduce costly errors, improve consistency, and eliminate recalibration during the entire campaign.

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Unrivaled Reliability & Reproducibility

"In summary, we confidently recommend this measurement system — it delivers exceptional accuracy, precision, and performance".

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Global Leading Brands Rely and Trust Berthold Measurement Technology

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Adecoagro
Aodu Sugar Industry
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Suedzucker

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Now is the perfect time to switch to Berthold – the market leader.
Request your free quote today and discover the unmatched precision of our Brix measurement solutions.

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Customer benefits for brix measurement

MicroPolar Brix installed on sugar application
  • Minimal maintenance and maximum availability with state-of-the-art measurement technology
  • Reliable and continuous online concentration measurement
  • No wear and tear of components as with other technologies
  • °Brix measurement of raw, thin and thick juices, in the crystallizers, seed magma (pied-de-cuite), mixers, in solution and on molasses
  • Solid matter content measurement on raw and industrial milk of lime
  • Moisture content measurement of crystallized sugar during sugar cube production and of pressed pulp, dry pulp or bagasse

Boost your profit with Berthold systems

Leading Brix measurement solutions

MicroPolar Brix LB 565

MicroPolar Brix LB 565

Messung von °Brix, Trockenmasse, Dichte und Konzentration mit Micro-Polar Brix – speziell für die Zuckerindustrie.

FlowCell

FlowCell

Mikrowellen FlowCell mit EHEDG Zertifizierung von DN 50 - DN 150

Behältersonde

Behältersonde

Behältersonde für die Mikrowellenmessung

DOWNLOADS

Measurement solutions for the sugar industry Industry brochure

English | PDF | 1.9 MB

Efficiency in sugar production Whitepaper

English | PDF | 574.4 KB

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Hugo Balcazar

Expert for Microwave Technology

  • Telefon+49 7081 1775 51
  • E-Mailhugo.balcazar[at]berthold.com

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