Small-scale milk pasteurizer with skimming centrifuge

Quickly integrate a versatile pasteurization system into your production line, reducing downtime with its compact, pre-assembled design that efficiently processes milk and cream, ensures optimal product quality, and supports flexible operations.

Processes and Skims Milk for Dairy Production

The GEA milk Pasteurizer, available in models 3000, 5000, and 10000, is a versatile, skid-mounted unit designed for dairy processors and milk processing companies seeking efficient pasteurization and skimming capabilities. This system integrates a skimming centrifuge, enabling continuous processing of milk and cream, and offers optional features such as partial homogenization and yogurt treatment to broaden its application scope. With throughput capacities ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 liters per hour, it is adept for producing pasteurized milk, cream, cheese, and yogurt. The unit is PLC-controlled and features a user-friendly HMI for easy operation and integration into existing production lines. Its compact design ensures minimal space requirements, while pre-assembly promotes quick on-site installation and commissioning. Additionally, the construction supports CIP for effective cleaning and maintenance, contributing to reduced downtime. The GEA milk Pasteurizer delivers customizable options to enhance its utility, such as post-heating for cheese production and remote access capabilities for improved operation monitoring.

Benefits

  • Streamlines production with integrated pasteurization and skimming processes for diverse dairy applications.
  • Minimizes installation time and costs with a pre-assembled, skid-mounted design.
  • Enhances product quality through customizable options like partial homogenization and post-heating.
  • Reduces operational downtime with efficient CIP systems and easy maintenance.
  • Facilitates remote monitoring and control, improving operational efficiency and response times.

General


Applications
Cream,Food,Milk,Beverage,Cheese milk,Yoghurt milk,Liquid processing,Dairy
End products
Cheese,Yoghurt,Pasteurized cream,Pasteurized milk,Fermented dairy products,Drinking milk
Steps before
Milk collection,Raw milk storage,Milk cooling
Steps after
Skimming,Cream cooling,Cheese vat feeding,Yoghurt fermentation,Packaging
Input ingredients
raw milk,cream
Output ingredients
pasteurized milk,skimmed milk,cream
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
3,000 to 10,000 l/h
Skimming centrifuges
GEA milk Skimmer pro 20,GEA milk Skimmer pro 40,GEA ecocream
Automation
User-friendly HMI,IOT ready
Heating Temperature
Up to 90 °C for yogurt milk treatment
Post Heating
20–45 °C for cheese milk and yogurt milk
Holding Time
6 min for yogurt milk treatment
Pressure-priming Pump
Yes,with differential pressure control
Cream Cooler
8 °C cooling for intermediate storage
Partial Homogenization
Available for drinking and yogurt milk
Quick Commissioning
Yes,skid mounted

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Continuous inline
Integrated steps
Pasteurization and skimming
CIP Principles
Optimized CIP process for time efficiency
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Automation level
User-friendly HMI
PLC and remote access
Relocation capability
Easy relocation
Skid mounted
Complete system

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Product type
Milk / Cream
Skimming capability
Yes
Homogenization
Partial
Pasteurization type
Batch / Continuous

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Skid mounted solution
Yes
Capacity
3,000 to 10,000 l/h
Flexibility in operation
Milk and cream processing
Discharge method
N/A
Control panel type
User-friendly HMI

Custom Options


Pressure-priming pump + differential pressure control
Provides additional process safety
Cream cooler
Cools the cream down to 8 °C
Post heating for cheese milk
20 - 45 °C post heating
Yogurt milk treatment
90 °C increased heating temperature,6 min holding time
Partial homogenization
Prevent cream separation,better yogurt structure
Lost CIP
CIP dosing system for caustic and acid concentrates
Anybus gateway
Signal exchange
MGuard
Remote access
Automation via HMI
User-friendly operation,automatic and manual mode
IOT ready
Remote access option