Ultrafiltration for dairy and plant-based protein concentration
Optimize your production capacity and increase yield with ultrafiltration, a sustainable solution for concentrating milk, whey, and plant-based proteins while minimizing waste through efficient valorization and water recovery.
Concentrates and Standardizes Proteins in Liquid Foods
The Ultrafiltration (UF) Membrane Filtration Systems are designed for rigorous applications in the dairy and plant-based processing industries. These systems utilize high-performance ultrafiltration membranes to concentrate proteins and separate components effectively, making them indispensable in the production of milk protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, and plant-based beverages like soy, almond, and oat milk.
These systems operate continuously and at high speeds, ensuring maximum efficiency and throughput suitable for large-scale operations. Engineered with proven components and standardized designs, they reduce utility consumption via optimized speed controllers on all motors. The equipment is pre-assembled for seamless integration into existing production lines, simplifying installation and maintenance processes.
Fabricated from materials that promise durability and corrosion resistance, the systems are tailored to meet the demands of diverse processing conditions. They support clean-in-place (CIP) operations, minimizing downtime and maintaining hygiene standards. Offering customization and engineering support, these systems can be adapted to specific production requirements, enhancing operational efficiency and product quality.
Benefits
- Increases product yield and reduces waste through efficient protein concentration.
- Lowers operational costs with optimized utility consumption.
- Enhances production flexibility with continuous, high-speed operation.
- Decreases downtime with CIP system for fast, contamination-free cleaning.
- Supports environmental sustainability through water recovery and valorization of by-products.
- Applications
- Feta cheese,Plant-based beverages,Milk products,Queso fresco,Whey products,Cream cheese,Dairy powders,Plant-based protein products
- End products
- Oat milk,Almond milk,Greek yogurt,Rice milk,Dairy protein powder,Vegan cream cheese,Whey protein isolate,Milk protein concentrate,Soy protein powder
- Steps before
- Purification,Mixing,Homogenization
- Steps after
- Drying,Packaging,Powderization
- Input ingredients
- milk,whey,plant-based protein
- Output ingredients
- milk powder,whey protein concentrate,plant-based powder,fresh cultured cheeses,cream cheese,feta,queso fresco
- Market info
- SPX Flow is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing industrial ETO equipment, specializing in fluid handling and processing solutions. They are recognized for innovation, reliability, and providing efficient solutions across diverse industries, including food, beverage, and industrial markets.
- Membrane type
- Ultrafiltration (UF)
- Application
- Dairy,Plant-based
- Protein concentration
- Milk,Whey,Plant-based protein
- Sustainability
- High
- Yield increase
- Substantially higher
- System design
- Proven
- Membrane lifetime
- Long
- Utility consumption
- Optimized
- Assembly
- Pre-assembled
- Control
- Speed controllers on all motors
- Working mechanism
- Membrane Filtration
- Integrated steps
- Concentration and valorization
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Automation level
- PLC controlled
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Tank shape and size
- Cylindrical,varies by application
- Feed/Discharge method
- Automated feed and discharge
- Control panel type
- PLC with Speed controllers
- Pre-assembly
- Pre-assembled in manufacturing facilities
- Operator and maintenance friendliness
- Easy access design
- Utility consumption optimization
- Optimized to reduce utility use