Industrial pasteurizer for juice, dairy, and vegetable purees

Ensure product safety and extend shelf life with this comprehensive pasteurization solution, designed to handle a wide range of liquid food and beverages, from juice to dairy, by precisely controlling heat treatment processes to eliminate harmful microorganisms.

Heats and Sterilizes Liquid Food Products

The pasteurizer from Bucher Unipektin is engineered to ensure maximum product safety during food and beverage production. It operates by employing precise heat treatment techniques, such as HTST and UHT, tailored to the requirements of juices, dairy products, and vegetable purees. Capable of processing volumes from 500 to 50,000 liters per hour, it accommodates diverse production scales. The system integrates seamlessly into existing lines with both manual and SPS-controlled automatic operations, allowing for effortless transition between cleaning and production modes. Crafted in AISI 304 or optional ASI 316L stainless steel, it offers reliability in corrosive environments. The built-in CIP compatibility and detailed logging facilitate efficient maintenance and quality management, reducing downtime.

Benefits

  • Enhances product safety by maintaining sterile conditions throughout processing.
  • Increases production efficiency with configurable heat treatment for varied products.
  • Minimizes labor involvement with automated operation and thorough system monitoring.
  • Streamlines quality control with comprehensive cleaning reports and integrated CIP functionality.
  • Offers flexibility in handling a wide range of liquid food applications, from juices to dairy.

General


Applications
Food,Concentrate,Juice,Vegetable purees,Dairy products
End products
Vegetable soup mix,Soy milk,Apple juice,Concentrated tomato paste,Carrot puree,Orange juice,Almond milk,Evaporated milk,Yogurt,Strawberry puree
Steps before
Purification,Emulsification,Concentration,Grinding
Steps after
Sterilization,Packing
Input ingredients
juice,concentrate,dairy products,vegetable purees,raw materials
Output ingredients
pasteurised food,preserved food,sterilised food,safe food products
Market info
Bucher Unipektin is known for producing advanced equipment and systems for the food and beverage industry, specializing in juice processing and filtration technologies with a reputation for innovative solutions and reliable, high-quality products.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
500 l/h - 50,000 l/h
Heating temperature range
65°C - 125°C
Material
AISI 304 / ASI 316L optionally
Operation
Manual / Automatic (SPS control)
Pressure
At least 0.5 bar higher than unpasteurised
Control programme
CIP system compatible or Stand-alone
Cleaning method
Full acid/lye clean,lye only,chemical disinfection optional
Cycle stages
Cleaning and Production

Operating Characteristics


CIP/SIP
CIP capable
Full acid and lye clean
Automation level
Manual / Automatic (SPS control)
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
Connected to on-site CIP / Stand-alone cleaning
Changeover time
Post-cleaning process only
Energy efficiency
Integrated pressure booster pump for efficiency

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
AISI 304 / 316L

Product type Characteristics


Heat sensitivity
Temperature-specific treatments