Continuous flash cooler for sweetened condensed milk

Optimize your production with a continuous cooling system, designed to maintain product quality while enhancing crystallization efficiency in sweetened condensed milk processing.

Cools and Crystallizes Sweetened Condensed Milk

The Tetra Pak® Flash Cooler SCM is a continuous, fully automatic solution specifically designed for dairy and food processing applications, such as sweetened condensed milk and infant formula. This unit excels in managing complex liquid formulations, efficiently cooling and crystallizing to ensure premium product quality. Its compact design combines flash cooling and crystallization, fitted perfectly for high-demand environments.

With a processing capacity ranging from 2 to 20 tonnes per hour, the Flash Cooler SCM is ideal for large-scale production environments. The equipment integrates seamlessly into existing lines with its ergonomic construction, allowing straightforward inspection and maintenance. Its CIP (clean-in-place) capability simplifies cleaning, ensuring hygienic operation and extended uptime.

Optional features like high-temperature sanitation in place and material choices between 304 or 316L stainless steel enable customization to meet specific sanitary and operational needs. The flexible energy sourcing, including a steam-free option, enhances cost efficiency. This makes the Flash Cooler SCM a versatile addition to diverse production requirements in dairy, food, and plant-based product industries.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality with precise crystallization for consistent final products.
  • Reduces operational costs with extended run times and high throughput.
  • Minimizes downtime with fully cleanable, CIP-enabled design.
  • Offers flexibility with customizable material options and energy sources.
  • Adapts to specific hygiene needs with optional high-temperature sanitation.

General


Applications
Sweetened condensed milk,Infant formula,Recombined sweetened condensed milk,Baby food,Dairy products
End products
Coffee creamer,Infant milk formula,Caramel filling,Milk-based desserts,Baby cereal,Evaporated milk,Dairy-based confectionery,Dulce de leche
Steps before
Evaporation,Recombination
Steps after
Crystallization,Packaging
Input ingredients
recombined sweetened condensed milk (RSCM),sweetened condensed milk (SCM)
Output ingredients
premium-quality crystallised final sweetened condensed milk concentrate
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


Capacity
2 to 20 tonnes/hour
Automation
Fully automatic
Cleaning method
Cleaning in place (CIP)
Sanitation-in-place (SIP) temperature
90°-95°C
Material type for contact surfaces
304 or 316L stainless steel
Product compatibility
Sweetened condensed milk (SCM) and recombined sweetened condensed milk (RSCM)

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Flash cooling
Integrated steps
Automatic continuous system
CIP/SIP
CIP available with option to add SIP
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
Fully automatic
Customization
Customer-specific design
Extended running time
Long run times over multiple days
Flexible energy source
Steam-free functionality
Capacity
2 to 20 tonnes per hour

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Fully cleanable unit (cleaning in place)
Density/particle size
Depend on product composition
Stainless steel grade
304 or 316L

Product type Characteristics


Viscosity
Low to high viscosity for condensed milk

Custom Options


Stainless Steel Grades
304 or 316L
Energy Source
Steam-Free Option
Sanitation-in-Place (SIP) Addition
Hot water at 90°-95°C