High shear mixer for emulsification and powder dissolving
Achieve seamless mixing and emulsification for high and low viscous products, while effortlessly dissolving powders in a streamlined batch process tailored to optimize your production.
Mixes, Emulsifies, and Dissolves Diverse Products
The Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer Batch Unit is a robust solution designed for processing a wide range of food and beverage products, from dairy and plant-based items to sauces and dressings. This mixer stands out with its dynamic stator and double shaft agitator, enabling efficient mixing, emulsification, and dissolving of both high and low viscosity materials. Capable of processing 25 to 20,000 liters per hour in up to four batches per hour, it integrates seamlessly into production lines, offering flexible heating and cooling options tailored to specific product requirements. Its unique powder valve ensures reliable powder handling, preventing blockages and production halts. Available with embedded automation through Tetra Pak® PlantMaster technology, it allows for seamless process control and recipe updates, enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, options like pressure vessels for high-temperature cooking and flash cooling systems ensure the unit meets diverse processing needs while adhering to safety standards and delivering energy-efficient operation.
Benefits
- Enhances product consistency by ensuring thorough mixing and emulsification for various viscosities.
- Optimizes production efficiency with customizable heating and cooling options to match specific processing needs.
- Minimizes production interruptions with a unique powder valve preventing blockages and ensuring smooth operation.
- Reduces labor costs with embedded automation for streamlined process control and remote support capabilities.
- Improves energy efficiency with integrated flash cooling system for rapid and cost-effective cooling solutions.
- Applications
- Food,Sauces,Nectar,Still drinks,Cheese,Formulated dairy products,Plant-based products,Cream cheese,Soup,Ice cream,Dressings,Juice,Toppings,Beverage concentrates,Dairy
- End products
- Hummus,Hollandaise sauce,Caesar dressing,Tomato soup,Strawberry milkshake,Cheese dip,Fruit-flavored beverage syrup,Ice cream sundae topping,Oat milk,Almond milk,Vegan cheese spread,Soy milk,Greek yogurt,Buttermilk,Raspberry coulis,Coconut-based cheese,Mango nectar,Caramel sauce
- Steps before
- Ingredient preparation,Ingredient weighing,Powder handling,Pre-heating
- Steps after
- Cooling,Packing,Filling,Pasteurization,Homogenization
- Input ingredients
- cream cheese,formulated dairy products,beverage concentrates,soups,sauces,dressings,ice cream toppings,powders,viscous products
- Output ingredients
- emulsified products,blended mixtures,homogeneous products,processed cream cheese,processed dairy products,processed beverage concentrates,processed soups,processed sauces,processed dressings,processed ice cream toppings
- 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.
- Capacity
- 25 to 20,000 l/h
- Batch size
- 1 - 4 batches/hr
- Product Viscosity
- up to 100,000 cP
- Heating Temperature
- Up to 150°C
- Cooling Rate
- 90°C to 50°C in 6 minutes
- Automation
- Embedded automation with Tetra Pak® PlantMaster
- Heating Method
- Steam injection,dimple jacket lining
- Mixing mechanism
- High shear,dynamic stator
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Agitation mechanism
- Double shaft agitator
- Heating method
- Steam injection,dimple jacket
- Powder handling
- Powder valve system
- Dosing control
- Automatic / Manual
- Cleaning method
- CIP
- Automation level
- Embedded automation with Tetra Pak PlantMaster
- Cooling option
- Flash cooling
- Pressure cooking capability
- Pressure vessel for high-temperature cooking
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Viscosity handling
- Up to 100,000 cP
- Foaming control
- Yes
- Heat sensitivity
- Suitable for sensitive products
- Powder dissolving
- Yes
- Product versatility
- High (wide variety of products)
- Container type
- Batch vessels
- Pressure vessel certification
- European PED directive EN97/23EC or U-stamped USA ASME standard
- Control panel type
- PLC-based
- Heating method options
- Steam injection,Dimple jacket lining
- Dosing system
- Automatic / Manual
- Pressure vessel certification
- European PED directive EN97/23EC / U-stamped USA ASME
- Automation Integration
- Tetra Pak® PlantMaster technology