Industrial citrus juice extractor

Achieve high-yield juice extraction with reduced oil content, delivering premium quality citrus beverages while maximizing fruit utilization and minimizing waste.

Extracts and Separates Citrus and Multifruit Juices

The PJE from Zumex Food Engineering is a versatile extraction system for citrus and multifruit juices, catering to juice manufacturers and food processing companies. It efficiently separates juice, peel, and essential oils using an advanced multi-stage extraction and depulping process. This system supports diverse applications like orange, lemon, and pomegranate juice production, essential oil extraction, and hesperidin recovery. With a robust structure made from AISI 316 and AISI 304 stainless steel, it ensures durability and resistance to corrosion. The PJE handles continuous and semi-automatic operations, optimizing productivity with capabilities for integration into existing production lines. Its Premium System components reduce essential oil content in juice, increasing yield per fruit. Automation includes PLC control for streamlined operation, while CIP systems facilitate easy maintenance. Configurable cup sizes accommodate various fruit dimensions, offering tailored solutions to meet specific processing needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances juice yield and quality by optimizing fruit-to-juice extraction ratios.
  • Minimizes labor requirements with automated PLC-controlled processes.
  • Ensures durability and longevity with high-grade stainless steel construction.
  • Reduces essential oil content in juice, increasing overall product purity.
  • Facilitates seamless integration into existing production lines for increased operational efficiency.

General


Applications
Pomegranate juice,Tropical fruit juices,Citrus juices,Vegetable juices,Fruit juices,Essential oils
End products
Lemon juice,Apple juice,Pineapple juice,Orange juice,Mango juice,Ginger juice,Grapefruit juice,Hesperidin extract,Lemon essential oil,Tangerine juice,Carrot juice,Passion fruit juice,Lime juice
Steps before
Selection,Washing,Drying,Calibration
Steps after
Pasteurization,Filling,Packing,Capping,Labelling
Input ingredients
citrus fruits,fruit,vegetables,pomegranate,tropical fruit
Output ingredients
juice,bagasse,peel,essential oil emulsion
Market info

Technical Specifications


Processing speed
100 impulses per minute
Cup size
2-3/8",3",4",4-¼”
Material
AISI 316 and AISI 304 stainless steel
Yield
Increased juice yield per fruit
Oil reduction
Reduces oil levels in juice

Operating Characteristics


Processing speed
100 impulses per minute
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Oil reduction system
Premium System
Separation ability
Bagasse juice,peel,and essential oil emulsion
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel (AISI 316,304)

Product type Characteristics


Juice extraction type
Citrus juice extraction

Physical Characteristics


Material
AISI 316 and AISI 304 stainless steel
Finish
Food grade polyamide protections

Custom Options


Cup System
3”,4”,2-3/8",4-¼” cups
Processing Speed
100 impulses per minute
Material Construction
AISI 316 and AISI 304 stainless steel
Finish Treatment
Food grade polyamide protections