Tunnel for thermal treatment of packaged foods and beverages
Optimize your thermal processing with this customizable tunnel solution that ensures precise pasteurization, cooling, and warming for a wide range of packaged liquids, minimizing energy use and enhancing product safety.

Processes and Cools Liquid Food Products Efficiently
The Tunnel Pasteurizer and Cooling System from CFT Group offers an efficient and flexible solution for thermal treatment in the food and beverage industry. Designed for high-speed continuous operations, these tunnels are ideal for processing a wide range of liquid products including juices, carbonated beverages, sauces, jams, and dairy items. The system operates through a series of synchronized stages that include pasteurization, cooling, and holding, ensuring optimal product quality and safety. With a processing capacity of up to 72,000 containers per hour, it is suitable for large-scale production lines.
The system boasts advanced automation features with PLC control for precise monitoring and adjustment of the processing cycles, enhancing integration with existing production setups. Engineered to minimize water consumption, this solution includes water recovery systems, contributing to energy and resource efficiency. Constructed from durable stainless steel AISI 304, it provides robust performance and corrosion resistance, ideal for prolonged use in demanding industrial environments.
CFT Group offers extensive engineering support to customize the equipment according to specific production needs, ensuring seamless integration and operation. The user-friendly design facilitates easy installation and maintenance, with modular components that simplify cleaning processes. The tunnel system meets industry standards for safety and hygiene, making it a reliable addition to any processing line.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with high-speed operation handling up to 72,000 containers per hour.
- Lowers resource consumption with integrated water recovery systems for sustainable operation.
- Ensures product safety and quality with precise temperature control throughout the pasteurization and cooling processes.
- Simplifies maintenance with easy-access modular design, reducing downtime and labor costs.
- Customizable configurations support a wide range of product applications, enhancing flexibility in production lines.
- Applications
- Other foods,Beverages,Ketchup,Sauces,Milk,Jams,Tomato,Baby food,Dairy
- End products
- Strawberry jam,Fruit puree,Juice beverages,Tomato paste,Ketchup bottles,Yogurt,Condiment sauces,Baby food jars,Tomato sauce,Carbonated soft drinks,Blueberry jam,Whole milk
- Steps before
- Filling,Sealing
- Steps after
- Packing,Labeling
- Input ingredients
- hot-filled products,cold-filled foods,cold-filled beverages,juices,baby food,milk
- Output ingredients
- packaged foods,beverages,sauces,jams
- Market info
- CFT Group specializes in manufacturing engineered-to-order equipment for the food and beverage industry, renowned for its innovative processing and packaging solutions, focusing on sustainability and advanced technology.
- Min Capacity
- 1,500 containers/hour
- Max Capacity
- 72,000 containers/hour
- Container type
- Glass / PET / Cans / Jars
- Automation
- Advanced automation and control functions
- Water Saving
- Different recovery systems
- Structure
- Modular structure with multiple parts
- Material
- Solid stainless steel AISI 304
- Working mechanism
- Inline pasteurization and cooling
- Integrated steps
- Holding,cooling,warming,pasteurizing
- Automation level
- Advanced automation with control functions
- Water conservation
- Water recovery systems for reduced consumption
- Changeover time
- Quick changeover with modular design
- CIP/SIP
- CIP design available
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Cleaning method
- CIP capability for easy maintenance
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Control panel type
- Intuitive operating panel
- Modular structure
- Yes,featuring multiple parts
- Stainless steel structure
- Solid AISI 304
- Control panel type
- Intuitive operating panel
- Integration possibilities
- Integration into production lines
- Modular structure
- Featuring a modular structure with multiple parts
- Advanced automation
- Advanced automation and control functions