Citrus juice extractor
Achieve unparalleled juice purity and essential oil separation with a system that elevates your fruit processing capacity by 20% without increasing machine footprint, ensuring efficient, high-speed operations for continuous production demands.
Extracts and Separates Citrus Juice and Essential Oils
The Exzelplus citrus juice extractor from Bucher Unipektin revolutionizes citrus processing with its capability to enhance juice production by 20% using six extraction heads. Its unique design offers the simultaneous extraction and separation of juice and essential oils, maintaining high purity in both outputs. The extractor’s interlocking cup system ensures precise fruit handling and maximal juice yield while minimizing essential oil contamination. With a processing capacity of 1800 – 3000 liters per hour, it efficiently serves beverage manufacturers and essential oil producers needing continuous, high-speed operations. The machine’s interchangeable cups accommodate various fruit sizes, while its mirror-finished strainer tubes enable precise pulp filtration. Integration into processing lines is seamless, supported by an optimized vibration feeding system and monitored active lubrication. Designed for durability and hygiene, all juice contact surfaces are stainless steel or food-grade materials, and an optional CIP system ensures efficient cleaning. With a power requirement of 11.5 kW, the Exzelplus is a robust solution for citrus processing industries.
Benefits
- Boosts juice processing capacity by 20%, enhancing overall production efficiency.
- Ensures high-quality separation of juice and essential oils, preserving product purity.
- Accommodates various fruit sizes with interchangeable cups, offering operational flexibility.
- Stainless steel construction enhances durability and ensures compliance with food safety standards.
- Optional CIP system simplifies maintenance, minimizing downtime and cleaning time.
- Applications
- Citrus juices,Fruit processing,Essential oils
- End products
- Lemon juice,Orange essential oil,Orange juice,Grapefruit juice,Lemon essential oil,Grapefruit essential oil,Lime essential oil,Lime juice
- Steps before
- Fruit harvesting,Fruit sorting,Fruit washing,Fruit size calibration
- Steps after
- Juice pasteurization,Juice bottling,Essential oil packaging,Juice storage
- Input ingredients
- citrus fruits,oranges,lemons,grapefruits
- Output ingredients
- citrus juice,essential oils,fruit pulp,seeds,membranes,fibres,fruit peel
- Market info
- Bucher Unipektin is known for producing advanced equipment and systems for the food and beverage industry, specializing in juice processing and filtration technologies with a reputation for innovative solutions and reliable, high-quality products.
- Extraction heads
- 6
- Fruit processing capacity
- 20% increase
- Cycles per minute
- 100
- Fruit sizes
- 2 3/8",3",4",4 1/4"
- Production capacity
- 1800 - 3000 l/h of juice
- Juice tank connections
- Link NW 50 x 2
- Essential oil recovery system connection
- Male thread G 1/2"
- Essential oil recovery system flow rate
- 1200 - 2200 l/h
- CIP connection
- Male thread G 1"
- Pneumatic connection
- Quick connector Ø10
- Power
- 11,5 kW
- Weight
- 1700 kg
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Integrated steps
- Juice extraction and oil recovery
- Automation level
- Monitored active lubrication system
- CIP/SIP
- Optional CIP spray cleaning system
- Cleaning method
- CIP
- Working mechanism
- 6 extraction heads
- Changeover time
- Interchangeable cups
- Fruit size adaptability
- Interchangeable cups for different fruit sizes
- Juice yield maximization
- High
- Essential oil recovery
- Yes
- Separation of juice and oil
- Instantaneous
- Footprint
- Same dimensions as traditional 5-head extractors
- Extraction heads
- 6 extraction heads
- Construction materials
- Stainless steel/food grade materials
- Strainer tube
- Mirror-finished with different orifice sizes
- Fruit size compatibility
- 2 3/8",3",4",4 1/4"
- Weight
- 1700 kg
- Power
- 11.5 kW
- Juice tank connections
- Link NW 50 x 2
- Essential oil recovery system
- Male thread G 1/2"
- CIP connection
- Male thread G 1"
- Pneumatic connection
- Quick connector Ø10
- Interchangeable cups
- Adapted to fruit size
- Strainer tube orifices
- Various sizes for pulp filtration
- Optional CIP spray cleaning system
- Available