Flash pasteuriser for juice production

Ensure the microbiological safety and quality of your juice products with precise thermal treatment and energy-efficient pasteurisation, all in a compact and flexible system designed to meet the high-speed demands of modern bottling lines.

Delivers Hygienic Pasteurisation and Energy Efficiency

The VarioFlash H from Krones is a flash pasteuriser designed for the juice and beverage industry, ensuring your products achieve optimal safety and quality. It employs precise thermal processing to address the specific needs of operations, offering applications in orange juice, apple juice, and flavored waters. With an output range of 7,500 to 60,000 liters per hour, it is ideal for high-speed bottling plants. The system integrates seamlessly into production lines with its heat exchangers and vacuum-assisted deaerators, facilitating efficient heating and cooling while minimizing energy consumption through advanced recovery techniques. Its flexible design allows for quick product changeovers, supporting continuous operation without sacrificing microbiological integrity. Made to handle a variety of liquid formulations, the VarioFlash H provides both robust performance and customizable options to meet your specific production needs. Designed with hygienic features, it reduces maintenance efforts and ensures clean operations, making it an essential asset for beverage manufacturers and bottling companies.

Benefits

  • Maintains high product quality with precise temperature control for microbiological safety.
  • Optimizes energy use through integrated heat recovery systems.
  • Reduces maintenance time with easy-access design and quick product changeovers.
  • Flexibly accommodates various juice and beverage formulations in one system.
  • Enhances production sustainability with efficient resource utilization.

General


Applications
Liquid formulations,Beverage,Bottling plants,Juice,Fruit juice
End products
Lemonade,Flavored water,Apple juice,Pineapple juice,Orange juice,Mixed berry juice,Grape juice,Iced tea,Fruit nectar,Sports drinks
Steps before
Homogenization,Deaeration,Mixing,Heat Exchange
Steps after
Cooling,Filling,Labeling,Packing
Input ingredients
juice,fruit juice,juice with fruit pieces,cold product,freshly fed product,mixing phases product
Output ingredients
pasteurized juice,hygienically filled juice,high-quality fruit juice,microbiologically safe juice
Market info
Krones is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing beverage and liquid food processing and packaging equipment, offering comprehensive solutions that include filling, packaging technology, and processing systems, and is reputed for innovation and quality in the industry.

Technical Specifications


Output range
7,500 to 60,000 litres per hour
Heating system
Plate heat exchanger / Tubular heat exchanger
Heat retention
Redundant temperature monitoring
Energy supply method
Electrical and pneumatic controller
Deaeration method
Vacuum-assisted deaerator
Heat recovery systems
Internal energy circuit
Product mixing range
5 to 100 percent
Temperature control accuracy
High accuracy
Product changeover time
Within 30 minutes
Data tracking
Electronic data writer
Integration options
Direct connection / Swing bend panel / Valve manifold
Temperature control system
Separate water tank

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC with MCC and Krones HMI
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Changeover time
30 minutes
CIP/SIP
CIP compatible
Cleaning method
CIP / Automatic
Energy efficiency
Integration with LinaCool for energy synergies
Heat recovery
Regenerative internal water circuit
Product handling
Direct connection or via swing bend panel
Temperature control accuracy
High accuracy with redundant monitoring

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Discharge method
Pump-based system
Control panel type
PLC and HMI integrated
Design features
Plate or tubular heat exchanger
Integration
Direct connection or via valve manifold

Custom Options


Control panel type
Krones HMI
Integration possibilities
Direct connection/swing bend panel/valve manifold
Heat exchanger type
Plate or hygienic tubular
Redundant temperature monitoring
Yes
Product/rework handling options
Supply tank/rework tank
Energy supply
Electrical and pneumatic controller