Aseptic tank for intermediate storage

Ensure safe and sterile storage for liquid and slurry products, minimizing product loss and contamination risks while maintaining consistency. Ideal for operations requiring efficient bridging between processing and packaging stages.

Buffers, Mixes, and Stores Aseptic Liquids and Slurries

The Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank is a fully automated solution for dairy producers, beverage manufacturers, and food processing companies requiring aseptic storage and mixing of liquid and slurry products. This versatile tank is available in various models to accommodate different viscosities and particle sizes, utilizing gentle agitation to maintain homogeneity without compromising product quality. It’s integrated into production lines, allowing uninterrupted operations with independent cleaning capabilities, thanks to an intermediate steam barrier. The PLC-controlled system offers seamless integration with upstream and downstream processes, optimizing energy efficiency through precise control. Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials, the Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank ensures durability and compliance with food safety standards. Customize your setup with a range of tank sizes, agitators, and cooling systems to meet your specific production needs, backed by engineering support for integration and optimization.

Benefits

  • Ensures product safety and quality with aseptic buffering, minimizing contamination risks.
  • Enhances production efficiency by supporting continuous operation with independent cleaning cycles.
  • Lowers energy consumption through optimized motor control and integration.
  • Reduces product losses with precise processing and handling of various viscosities.
  • Boosts operational safety with integrated safety rails and ladders for secure access.

General


Applications
Beverages,Sauces,Milk,Rice pudding,Yoghurt,Goulash,Prepared food,Dairy products
End products
Smoothies,Uht milk,Esl milk,Goulash with beef,Cheese sauce,Drinking yoghurt,Chocolate milk,Energy drinks,Fruit nectars,Plant-based milk alternatives,Tomato sauce,Fruit yoghurt,Flavored milk,Rice pudding with cinnamon,Bechamel sauce
Steps before
UHT processing,Homogenization,Pasteurization,Mixing,Blending
Steps after
Packing,Bottling,Filling,Cooling,Labeling
Input ingredients
milk,yoghurt,rice pudding,goulash,sauces,liquid food products,dairy products,beverages,prepared food,high viscosity products,low viscosity products,fibres,smaller particles
Output ingredients
aseptic buffered liquid food products,aseptic storage,milk,yoghurt,rice pudding,goulash,sauces,dairy products,beverages,prepared food
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.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Fully automated
Capacity
Wide range of tank sizes
Agitator Type
Top-mounted / Magnetic
Cleaning Method
Independent cleaning with ISB
Pressure type
Overpressure with sterile air
Valve Cluster
Low fouling end valve cluster
Performance Guarantee
Running time up to 122 hours

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully automated
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
CIP/SIP
CIP
Cleaning method
CIP

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Aseptic standard
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel
Biological compatibility
Food-grade
Density/particle size
Can handle fibres and small particles

Physical Characteristics


Tank shape
Vertical,Cone-shaped,Dome-shaped,Horizontal
Tank size
Variety of sizes available
Agitator type
Top-mounted,Magnetic
Discharge method
Various options
Control panel type
Automated

Custom Options


Agitator options
Top-mounted / Magnetic
Cooling jacket
Available
Safety rail and ladder
Included
Tank bottom shape
Dome / Cone / Horizontal