Coffee Manufacturing is where art meets engineering.
The Roaster is a thermal instrument. The Grinder is a precision tool. The Packaging Line is a race car.
The environment is dusty (chaff), hot, and driven by aroma.
A generic CMMS fails here because it doesn't link Mechanical Health to Flavor Quality.
You need Coffee Processing Maintenance Software that protects the roast curve.
Here is the 2026 guide to reliability in the roastery.
1. The Roaster: Thermal Integrity
The roast curve relies on precise heat and airflow.
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The Risk: A clogged chaff collector or a drifting thermocouple alters the roast.
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The Strategy: Predictive Cleaning.
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The Trigger: Monitor "Differential Pressure" across the chaff cyclone.
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The Action: If pressure rises, trigger a cleaning cycle immediately. Do not wait for a fire risk or a "baked" flavor defect.
2. Grinder Burr Management
Particle size distribution leads to the perfect cup.
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The Problem: Burrs wear out slowly. The particle size drifts.
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The Strategy: Usage-Based Replacement.
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The Fabrico Logic: Connect to the Grinder PLC.
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The Verification: Require a photo of the "Sieve Analysis" test results to prove the new burrs are dialed in.
3. Nitrogen Generator Reliability
Oxygen kills coffee freshness. Nitrogen generators must run 24/7.
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The Maintenance: Filter changes and Carbon Bed health.
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The Check: Daily Purity Log.
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The Digital Route: Operator logs "N2 Purity %" in the app. If it drops below 99.5%, maintenance is dispatched to check the compressor or membrane.
4. Packaging Line Efficiency (OEE)
Whether it’s K-Cups or 1lb bags, the packer is the constraint.
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The Issue: "Film Tracking" errors causing jams.
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The Strategy: Visual Root Cause.
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The Tool: Use "Inefficiencies Zoom-In" (Cameras) on the forming tube.
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The Fix: See if the splice was bad or the roller is dragging. Fix the root cause to stop the micro-stops.
Conclusion: Consistent Machinery, Consistent Cup
Your customers expect the same taste every morning.
Your maintenance system ensures the machines deliver that taste, batch after batch.
Roast reliably.
[Request a Demo] and see how Fabrico manages food processing assets.
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