Air jet cleaning system for powder production
Eliminate water and chemical use while maximizing production efficiency with an innovative dry air jet cleaning solution, designed to swiftly transition between powdered recipes and reduce downtime in high-output food processing environments.
Cleans and Flushes with Air Jets
The Tetra Pak Air Jet Cleaning System for Powder provides a revolutionary method for cleaning production lines in the dairy, food, and beverage industries. This equipment employs air jets to dislodge and remove powder particles without using water, reducing downtime and eliminating moisture-related contamination risks. Ideal for transitioning between powder recipes, it maintains high productivity by minimizing cleaning intervals. The system integrates seamlessly with automated line operations and features pop-up nozzles that direct air jets precisely. Available for diverse applications like milk powder, vegan protein powder, and infant formulas, it suits a wide variety of powder processing needs. With the benefit of reduced energy consumption and no requirement for wastewater treatment, it supports sustainable operations. Designed for automated, continuous processing, this system ensures hygienic cleaning and easy maintenance, significantly cutting down on resource usage and improving operational efficiency.
Benefits
- Minimizes cleaning downtime, enhancing production efficiency and cost savings.
- Eliminates water and chemicals, reducing environmental impact and residue disposal needs.
- Enhances food safety by preventing moisture-induced bacterial growth.
- Facilitates quick recipe changeovers, supporting diverse product lines.
- Reduces product loss through efficient flushing during discharge cycles.
- Applications
- Sauces,Cheese,Infant formula powder,Tomato products,Whey,Baby food / infant formula,Dairy,Food,Soups,Desserts,Ice cream,Spreads,Still drinks,Plant-based products,Milk powder,Fruit preparations / jams,Powder,Juice,Nectar,Dips,Plant-based powder,Dressings,Prepared foods
- End products
- Infant formula,Protein shakes,Plant-based meal replacements,Energy drink mixes,Soy milk powder,Whey protein isolate,Hot chocolate mix,Powdered tomato products,Instant sauces,Dried dressings,Almond milk powder,Creamer powder,Yogurt powder,Cheese powder,Dietary supplements,Powdered jams,Vegan protein powder,Powdered soups,Lactose-free milk powder,Cake mixes,Gluten-free baking mixes,Flavored milk powder
- Steps before
- Mixing,Powder Handling,Recipe Preparation
- Steps after
- Packing,Food Safety Checks,Product Quality Assurance
- Input ingredients
- powder,milk powder,various powder recipes
- Output ingredients
- cleaned mixer,minimal residual powder,discharged powder,vacuumed powder particles
- Market info
- Tetra Pak is renowned for providing innovative packaging solutions, specializing in carton packaging for the food and beverage industry. It is esteemed for high-quality, sustainable, and efficient processing and packaging equipment on a global scale.
- Cleaning method
- Air Jet / Dry CIP
- Cycle time
- 30 minutes
- Automation
- Automated sequence
- Air speed
- Specified based on simulation
- Nozzle configuration
- 4 jets per nozzle head
- Batch size capability
- 2,000 liters
- Residual powder post-cleaning
- 50 ml on a 2,000-liter batch
- Compressed Air Usage
- Specified per operation needs
- Energy efficiency
- Lower than liquid CIP systems
- Changeover time
- Quick switch between recipes
- Working mechanism
- Air Jet technology
- Integrated steps
- Cleaning and Flushing
- CIP principles
- Dry CIP
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Changeover time
- Quick changeovers with minimal downtime
- Cleaning method
- Jet Cleaning (Air)
- Automation level
- Automated with optimized sequences
- Energy efficiency
- Reduced electricity consumption
- Time saved per cleaning cycle
- Up to one hour
- Abrasion resistance
- High
- Biological compatibility
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Resistant
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Powder type compatibility
- Various recipes
- Mixer shape
- Batch mixer
- Discharge method
- Air Jet and vacuum flow
- Number of nozzles
- 4 jets per nozzle
- Nozzle placement
- Ceiling pop-up
- Control panel type
- Automated
- Integration possibilities
- PLC / SCADA
- Automated sequence optimization
- According to powder properties
- Nozzle configuration
- Four jets per nozzle
- Pop-up nozzle feature
- Integrated ceiling installation