what can we do for you?
Our main profile involves the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of industrial production lines. We specialize in tasks related to old and new inspection, blowing, filling, sealing, bottle washing, industrial labeling, wrapping, pasteurizing machines, tanks, cap feeders, beverage preparation, packaging systems, and other equipment.
With our comprehensive services, companies can build, grow, and enhance their performance.
Equipment, components
- Product sensors and controllers
- PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
- Industrial electronics
- Dispensers
- Conveyor belts, airways
- Custom-designed machines
- Trade of new beverage industry machines
- Used and refurbished machines
unique solutions
- Construction, installation, and demolition of complete factories, plants, and machinery
- Assembly of stainless steel systems
- Design, construction, and implementation of water treatment systems
- Implementation of water technologies
- Design and implementation of integrated systems
- Manufacturing of custom food industry and bottling technology machines
- Technological pipeline assembly
- Development and design of industrial robot applications
- PLC programming
- Major and minor maintenance, repairs
- Personalized expert consultancy
- Periodic maintenance work
- Electrical installation, parts supply, trade
Personalized Expert Consultation
Every factory and business is unique, requiring customized solutions to achieve optimal operation. We always provide advice to our clients that aligns with their business concepts. We help them make the decisions necessary to bring their dreams to reality. The dedication, expertise, and experience of our professionals ensure that, working collaboratively with our partners, we select the best solution
Periodic Maintenance Work
During the operational lifespan of machines and production lines, it is crucial that they undergo regular inspections and maintenance at specified intervals. Prevention is essential to ensure smooth operation and to avoid major damages and complete shutdowns. Neglecting small malfunctions, wear and tear, and lubrication can later lead to significant issues, potentially causing the breakdown of valuable equipment. Not to mention the financial and time losses incurred due to production stoppages.
Major service and minor service
Minor service: If you notice minor or major malfunctions in your equipment, feel free to turn to us. Our skilled and experienced colleagues will promptly visit you and resolve the issue. We maintain a large inventory of spare parts, ensuring that you don't have to wait for months for ordered items, and we can immediately address the faults. Major service: The entire machinery fleet undergoes a comprehensive inspection. In case of detected faults, we inform you and propose solutions, carrying out the repair upon your request. This includes the replacement and replenishment of lubricants, seals, and worn-out components.
Electrical Implementation, Parts Supply, Trade
Complete installation of industrial electrical networks, cabling, cable tray installation, wiring, preparation of electrical documentation, and creation of electrical technical drawings. The necessary service materials are provided from stock.
Our Services in Detail
Product sensors and controllers
Sensors that detect the magnetic field of a piston magnet using Reed contacts or magnetic force (Hall elements). They provide binary feedback on the piston position in pneumatic actuators.
These sensors detect objects conducting electricity (typically metal) within their measurement range without direct contact. They emit a binary signal indicating whether an object is detected or not.
Used to sense the motion of actuators, they monitor automated motion sequences such as screwing, defect recognition, pressing, etc.
Measure the distance between an object and a selected point. Various types are available for different tasks, such as sliding potentiometers, magnetostrictive measurements, etc.
Serve to provide feedback on the movement and position of pistons and other components.
Measure pressure at the sensor input using an integrated pressure sensor cell. They compare negative pressure or overpressure with external environmental pressure and output the deviation as an electrical signal. They indicate whether the existing negative pressure is above or below a specified threshold.
Measure the volume flow of liquid or gaseous media in the pipeline system. They help detect leaks or other operational issues and are available in various designs.
Used to optically sense the state and position of objects. They detect interruptions in the light beam or changes in light intensity. Various types are available based on different principles: color sensors, diffuse sensors, light-reflective sensors, distance sensors, light barriers, etc.
Depending on the connection, they can be normally open, normally closed, or changeover contacts. They signal end positions or intermediate positions.
Check for metal contamination in the produced product or metal residues. Various types and designs are available.
Used to measure the quantity of fluid or gas flowing through a pipe network in a unit of time.
Dispensers
Dispensing equipment is an essential part of production lines. We can provide a wide range of automatic and manual dispensers and dispensing systems to our customers. Dispensing systems enable us to dispense our manufactured products quickly and accurately. Their main objectives include increasing productivity, cost-effectiveness, achieving better dispensing results, and reducing production costs.
PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
In the operation of complex systems such as machine tools and production lines, the coordination of multiple units with often independent control is necessary. In the past, this was achieved through complex logical networks or the use of relays and, in some cases, mechanical interlocking systems. The drawback of these methods is that they consist of many components, troubleshooting is complicated, and making modifications can be challenging if there are subsequent requirements. PLCs, with their standardized inputs and outputs and compact design, offer a solution for these challenges. They allow for straightforward construction, reliable operation, and the flexibility to modify the program to accommodate changes in operation later on. If you are in need of a PLC system, feel free to contact us, and we will recommend the most suitable product for your needs with confidence.
Industrial electronics
PLCs, frequency converters, displays, servos, temperature controllers, panels, power meters, current transformers, and everything else needed for automation processes are available from us in the best quality and cost-effectiveness.
Conveyor Systems, Air Paths
The conveyor system ensures the connection between various subunits, guiding the product along the entire filling line. To achieve the highest efficiency of the production line, the dimensions of the interconnected machines are designed differently. During the design process, we strive to optimize the available space to reduce the required amount of personnel and minimize the noise level generated during conveyor operation
Custom-Designed Machines
With 30 years of experience in manufacturing custom machines, we believe in engaging in multiple discussions at the design table to ensure that the best solution is ultimately achieved, satisfying our customers in every aspect. Feel free to reach out to us with any requirements or specifications.
Used and Refurbished Machines
We have been working with partners in Italy and Germany for 20-30 years who specialize in the trade of used machinery. During this time, we have not delivered a single faulty machine from them. We only sell these machines after thoroughly inspecting and refurbishing them ourselves to ensure impeccable functionality and quality.
New Beverage Industry Machines
We welcome inquiries from our customers with a wide range of products, including conversion kits, balloon fillers, labeling machines, packaging machines, mixer equipment, rinsing-filling-capping equipment, and more. We have an exclusive agreement with Sacmi for the distribution, installation, maintenance, and both in-warranty and post-warranty servicing of their machines. This means that instead of waiting for months for a service, Alba Drive promptly goes on-site to resolve any issues. Our colleagues have undergone extensive training at the parent company and are capable of installing the equipment themselves. Della Toffola is one of the world's leading suppliers of winemaking technology. We take pride in being the authorized service provider for Della Toffola in Hungary and Eastern Europe. Their systems are responsible for filtering, clarifying, and turning 70% of the world's wines into the final product. Another significant partner is TMG Impianti. We install, commission, and service palletizing systems and packaging machines both in Hungary and abroad. Feel free to reach out to us for any inquiries or information about our range of products and services.
custom solutions
Construction, Installation, and Demolition of Complete Factories and Plants
In the current situation, our competitive advantage lies in providing a complete service; we have comprehensive expertise in packaging and bottling technology, a depth of knowledge that is unmatched in the Hungarian market within the food industry. Our company is a leading player in the Hungarian market because we uniquely cover the entire spectrum from heavy equipment transportation to robot programming, holding all the necessary tasks for establishing a food production plant under one roof. We have successfully brought many companies back from the brink of closure.
Stainless Steel Systems
We have our own certified welding professionals with state-of-the-art technology, utilizing the best-quality tools and equipment available in the market. Our colleagues employ computer-controlled automatic welding equipment, specifically designed for pipe welding. After inputting parameters such as diameter, material thickness, and material quality, these machines calculate, execute, and document the welding process. During assembly, stainless steel fittings and valves are used, which are accepted in the food industry. Welding is performed in accordance with food industry standards, including protective gas purging. Welding and flange connections are utilized for installing material and foundation pipelines. Inspection and pressure testing of pipe sections are conducted prior to commissioning the system.
Water Treatment Systems
Complete implementation, including design, of syrup rooms, tanks, sugar dissolvers, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) equipment.
We have our own developed syrup rooms, manufacturing unique vacuum technology sugar dissolving systems in the industry.
Our tanks are suitable for food storage, made of stainless steel and equipped with a manhole. We recommend incorporating CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems for cleaning and disinfecting the tanks in a manner accepted in the food industry. The tanks are designed with a central conical bottom, a lid ending in a central cone, and adjustable legs. The tank legs are of a bent profile, equipped with leveling screws and load-distributing discs. The external surface of the tank is entirely in a scaled finish, with welded seams pickled and internal seams polished.
Our CIP equipment is fully automated, allowing for the selection of recipes based on the specific equipment, and performing the disinfection process automatically. One of our energy- and chemical-saving technologies is currently under patent.
CIP equipment is employed in the food and beverage industry for the cleaning and disinfection of production and filling equipment. This is particularly crucial for the durability and safety of food products. The same high standards apply to the technology used, as well as to process safety and the consistently achievable hygienic level. Our equipment meets these requirements, contributing to the optimization of the entire technology. The equipment includes dosing systems, pH, conductivity, Na, alkali, and acid sensor probes, as well as control devices. The measured values can be transmitted directly or via a bus system to the existing CIP controller. In addition, the control devices also serve to regulate the dosing pumps. The pumps for chemical dosing are pre-assembled from stainless steel and/or chemical-resistant plastics. The consoles come with spillage trays made of the same material and, depending on the requirements, are equipped with various additional components, such as pressure relief valves, pulsation dampers, pressure gauges, valves, flushing units, etc.
For the preliminary storage of chemicals, we offer our own plastic tanks. These can be molded, small-volume tanks or welded large-volume tanks with spill containment in compliance with WHG regulations.
Various processes can be selected on the CIP equipment, parameterized according to specific needs, which may include:
- Washing of tanks, pipes, production lines, and filling machines
- Syrup room
- Cold-water rinsing
- Disinfection
- Alkaline and acid washing
Water Treatment Technology
Most beverage production facilities are equipped with complex water treatment facilities, and we have significant experience in their comprehensive implementation. Description of the technology: The water from the well is fed into the water treatment technology. A pump equipped with a frequency converter is installed in the well, allowing the pump to operate with a delivery capacity that meets the water demand. Flow meters are installed in the raw water pipeline to measure and record the quantity of raw water supplied to the water treatment technology.
- 1. The first step in water treatment technology, in the basic case (if degassing is not required), involves iron and manganese removal. We provide our customers with automatic iron and manganese removal equipment.
- 2. Technological installation: In stainless steel design, with the creation of supports, valves, taps, and sensors. Stainless steel fittings and valves are used during installation, and these materials are approved for use in the food industry. Material quality: AISI 304 L, and AISI 316. Welding is carried out according to food industry standards with protective gas purging. Welding of pipes and main lines is done with welded and flanged joints. Qualified welders perform the welds. Inspection and pressure testing of pipe sections are carried out before the system is put into operation.
- 3. Establishment of the pump station according to the requirements.
- 4. PLC control panel, selected specifically for the facility, to ensure the electrical operation of the implemented mechanical equipment, pumps, instruments, pneumatic fittings, etc.
- 5. Various pneumatic elements.
- 6. Commissioning and operation, including the installation, connection, and adjustment of the equipment.
Integrated Systems
An integrated system is an information technology solution where systems implementing individual sub-functions can function as a unified system practically unnoticed by users through seamless data sharing. Information systems are generally modular in structure, meaning that independently developed subsystems implement individual task groups. Beyond economic considerations, this is partly necessary because the entire system is overly complex for developers to comprehend, and partly because a malfunction in one subsystem does not necessarily halt the operation of the entire system. Information systems typically evolve gradually, and in the initial stages, individual subsystems develop independently and in isolation. During this phase, data exchange between systems is cumbersome, and there is often a need to repeatedly input the same data, posing an increased risk of errors. Sooner or later, the moment arrives when system integration becomes necessary. In the life of a factory, coordinating machines, the comparability of data and information, and proper storage become extremely important.
Manufacturing Custom Food Industry and Bottling Technology Machines
If you require machine parameters or machines that are not currently available on the commercial market, or if you have unique needs, feel free to contact us. With 30 years of experience in manufacturing custom machines, we believe in engaging multiple discussions at the drawing board to ensure the best solution is ultimately developed, one that satisfies our customers in every aspect.
Technological pipe installation
The installation of the technological pipe system involves supplying new technologies to be integrated, such as compressed air, carbon dioxide, and products, according to the client's requirements. During the assembly process, stainless steel fittings and valves are used, materials that are approved in the food industry. Material quality: AISI 304 L and AISI 316. The welding is performed with gas-shielded internal purging, in accordance with food industry standards. The assembly of material pipes and main lines is carried out through welded and flanged connections, conducted by certified welding professionals. The inspection and pressure testing of pipe sections are conducted before putting the system into operation. Argon gas-shielded, tungsten electrode arc welding (AWI or TIG) is a method that uses a non-melting tungsten electrode. The heat required for welding is provided by the arc generated between the tungsten electrode and the workpiece. The area around the electrode, the arc, and the molten welding flux are protected from air by inert gas. If additional welding material is needed, it should be added at the edge of the molten flux. AWI welding ensures exceptionally clean, high-quality welds. Since no slag is produced, there is no risk of slag entering the weld metal, and the finished weld practically requires no cleaning. AWI welding can be used for almost any type of metal welding and is suitable for both manual and automatic processes. It is widely used in nuclear, chemical, aerospace, and food industries for high-quality welding. The tungsten electrodes used for welding are produced through powder metallurgy.
Development and Design of Industrial Robot Applications
The increasing prevalence of industrial robots necessitates the training of professionals who are capable of not only servicing these machines but also providing assistance in their programming to clients. We fully meet this requirement and are at your disposal for any needs. Having a high-tech machine is not enough if it is not properly set up and programmed. Our colleagues prefer Fanuc robots and are qualified in their programming. The choice of Fanuc was made ten years ago because they have their own operating system, making them immune to external attacks. Intelligent automation is already profitable for a medium-sized enterprise, bringing about worthwhile and impactful changes.
PLC Programming
PLC, derived from the English term "programmable logic controller," is referred to in Hungarian as a "programozható logikai vezérlő" (programmable logic controller). It is essentially similar to an industrial computer used to execute program sequences that control machines and devices, typically alongside production lines. Its primary advantage is programmability, meaning it can be reprogrammed at any time to operate according to the desired functionality. For example, if a production line needs to quickly switch to a different product, PLCs can be reprogrammed accordingly. This is a much more complex and time-consuming process with the predecessors of PLCs, such as relay devices, as they required the physical rewiring of connections. While a PLC is a type of computer, it is programmed differently. Instead of using classical programming languages (such as C, C++, Java), PLC devices are programmed with specific instruction sets and languages developed for this purpose. We can assist you in this regard as well. Our experts have over 30 years of experience in Simatic systems and possess all the necessary Siemens certifications.