Continuous effect evaporators for tomato concentrate

Achieve high degrees of concentration for tomato paste and fruit juices with minimized energy use by utilizing advanced vacuum and forced circulation technology, ensuring the retention of natural flavors and qualities.

Concentrates and Evaporates Liquid and Slurry Products

The TFF ZEUS Evaporators by Tropical Food Machinery are engineered to efficiently concentrate tomato and fruit products while preserving natural flavors. Utilizing a vacuum and forced circulation system, they ensure gentle handling and energy savings by reusing evaporated liquids as thermal agents in subsequent effects. Suitable for a range of applications—from tomato paste to fruit punch—the evaporators integrate seamlessly into processing lines with capacity options spanning 500 to 50,000 liters per hour. With PLC control, they offer precise temperature management at each effect stage for optimal organoleptic retention. Available in corrosion-resistant materials, the evaporators support easy cleaning and maintenance with CIP capabilities. They can be tailored to specific production needs, providing robust integration for food and beverage manufacturers focused on reducing operational costs and enhancing product quality.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by maintaining natural flavors through gentle vacuum concentration.
  • Reduces energy costs with efficient thermal recycling between evaporation stages.
  • Increases production efficiency with high capacity options up to 50,000 liters per hour.
  • Offers flexibility for diverse product outputs, from tomato paste to smoothies and juices.
  • Simplifies cleaning and reduces downtime with integrated CIP systems.

General


Applications
Concentrated juice,Jam,Fruit beverage,Fruit purée,Tomato paste,Fruit juice,Tomato sauce
End products
Smoothies,Strawberry jam,Fruit punch,Marinara sauce,Concentrated orange juice,Mango purée
Steps before
Extraction,Preheating,Grinding
Steps after
Sterilization,Aseptic filling,Packing
Input ingredients
tomato pulp
Output ingredients
tomato concentrate,evaporated water
Market info
Tropical Food Machinery is known for manufacturing engineered-to-order (ETO) industrial equipment, specializing in fruit and vegetable processing machinery. They are reputed for innovation, quality, and global service in the food processing industry.

Technical Specifications


Product concentration capacity
500 l/h to 50,000 l/h of evaporated water
Effect Stages
Double,Triple,or Quadruple effect
Pulp Concentration
Up to 38 °Brix
Double Effect Evaporator Temperature
1° Stage 50 ± 2 °C,2° Stage 70 ± 2 °C
Triple Effect Evaporator Temperature
1° Stage 48 ± 2 °C,2° Stage 62 ± 2 °C,3° Stage 76 ± 2 °C
Quadruple Effect Evaporator Temperature
1° Stage 50 ± 2 °C,2° Stage 60 ± 2 °C,3° Stage 70 ± 2 °C,4° Stage 80 ± 2 °C

Operating Characteristics


Vacuum system
Yes
Forced circulation
Yes
Temperature control
Low temperatures
Energy efficiency
Reduced steam consumption
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Concentration stages
Single / Double / Triple / Quadruple effect
Organoleptic quality preservation
High

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Varies by model
Evaporator size
500 l/h to 50,000 l/h evaporated water
Number of effects
Double,Triple,or Quadruple
Discharge method
Continuous

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
TFM Lines compatibility
Evaporation effects
Double/Triple/Quadruple
Product concentration capacity
500–50,000 l/h
Evaporator size
Dependent on line capacity