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During tomato processing, achieving high concentration levels while reducing energy consumption presents a significant challenge. Companies are often faced with balancing production efficiency and minimizing the environmental impact, especially when processing large volumes of raw material within a limited time frame.
<h2>Reduce energy consumption in tomato concentration</h2>
The ECO-ENERGY range of forced circulation evaporators by FBR ELPO addresses the dual needs of high efficiency and energy conservation in tomato processing. These evaporators are available in single, double, triple, and quadruple effect configurations, with operational capacities ranging from 75 to 2,000 tons of incoming raw material per 24 hours. The design features particular shapes and positions of tube nests that enable the use of product circulation pumps with lower installed power, significantly reducing electricity consumption. The steam flow is countercurrent to the product, and condensation is efficiently managed by a semi-barometric condenser. Standard materials include stainless steel 304 in contact areas and hot-dip galvanized steel for support structures, ensuring durability and hygiene. The condenser is equipped with a nebulized water system and uses a centrifugal pump for water extraction.

Forced circulation evaporators for tomato concentration

Concentration

Evaporation technology is used to reduce or remove the moisture content of a mixture. Considerations for choosing suitable evaporation equipment include the moisture content in the mixture, the boiling point of the solvent, heat sensitivity of the product, and the amount of material to be processed. Evaporators are used for applications such as obtaining fruit and vegetable concentrates in the food industry, concentrating aromas and herbal extracts in the cosmetics industry, and isolating active ingredients in the pharmaceutical industry.

Evaporation

liquid

Continuous

In the fruit processing industry, maintaining high-quality concentrates while reducing energy consumption is crucial. Traditional evaporators often struggle with efficiency and can result in significant energy costs.
<h2>Reduce energy consumption with precise juice concentration</h2>
The ECO-ENERGY forced circulation evaporator by FBR ELPO is designed for the concentration of pulpy juices. Available in configurations with multiple effects, it accommodates production capacities from 50 t/24h to 2000 t/24h. This system significantly lowers electricity consumption due to the optimized design and positioning of tube nests, which allow the utilization of low-power product circulation pumps. Additionally, the ECO-ENERGY evaporator features a nebulized water condenser system that minimizes unit water consumption and keeps the condenser clean. It also employs a centrifugal pump for efficient water extraction. With very low residence times and process temperatures, this evaporator ensures the production of high-quality fruit concentrates.

Evaporator for pulpy juice concentration

Industrial extraction equipment unlocks the valuable compounds hidden away in natural materials. Automated extraction equipment is applied in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to extract active compounds from medicinal plants or herbs. For example, extracting cannabinoids from cannabis plants. But the process is also fundamental to the food industry, recovering various components like aromas, oleoresins, and proteins.  Considerations for selecting suitable extraction technology include the type of plant material to be processed, the extract's heat sensitivity, and the production volume.

Extraction

Small wine producers often face challenges maintaining uniform product quality due to varying climate conditions. Managing must concentration effectively can significantly improve the consistency and richness of the final wine product.
<h2>Concentrates must with low-temperature evaporation</h2>
The C38 heat pump vacuum concentrator by Cadalpe offers a solution for efficient must concentration. Operating under hard vacuum at low evaporating temperatures between 20° to 24° C, it ensures delicate treatment of the must. This machine is specially designed for must from red grapes, enhancing tannin content and enriching color. Its unique descending veil evaporator prevents clogging and foam formation. The concentrator operates fully automatically and requires minimal operator intervention, turning off upon completion of the production cycle. It can concentrate the entire mass of must in a closed-loop cycle or work on a fraction of the must to achieve a concentrate of 60-65° Brix. Its energy consumption is limited to the operation of compressor motors, and water is only required for periodic washing.

Heat pump vacuum concentrator for must concentration

Batch

In the food processing industry, handling high-viscosity products such as fruit purees and vegetable concentrates poses unique challenges. These products often require efficient cooking, degassing, and eventual concentration, while maintaining the product's quality and meeting safety standards.
<h2>Cook, degas, and concentrate high-viscosity products</h2>
The vertical bowl by Boema S.p.A. is designed for the cooking, degassing, and concentration of fruits and vegetables, even under aseptic conditions. This unit comprises a vertical tank with a conical bottom and a motorised scraped surface stirrer to keep the product moving. The thermal exchange is facilitated by an outer isolated jacket that adjusts the heating or cooling curve automatically, minimizing stress on the product and the machinery. An automatic pressure control enables vacuum operation, aiding in the effective evacuation or re-mixing of condensates. This makes it ideal for high-viscosity products that are difficult to pump. Additionally, the system can cool under sterile conditions, making it suitable for products intended for aseptic packaging.

Vertical bowl for cooking, degassing, and concentration of fruits and vegetables

Whether it is marmalade or pizza, sauce or hummus, chocolate or fruit puree, most food products undergo a cooking step during their production process. Cooking is nothing more than applying heat to food, but there are different methods to do it. For instance, baking, frying, and roasting involve cooking food without using water, unlike boiling or steaming. Industrial cookers such as vacuum and pressure cookers, industrial fryers, industrial ovens, and industrial roasters focus on specialized applications that meet the different needs of the food industry by helping producers achieve a homogeneous cooking process.

Cooking

Industrial cooling equipment varies according to the consistency and temperature conversion demands the material you are handling, but the process typically involves heat exchange treatment as your products are conveyed through a cooling chamber equipped with extraction fans or circulating water. Temperature control is a crucial aspect of your commercial production and cooling systems are applied to a range of industries.

Cooling

Vacuum

solid

In beverage production, particularly for beer, wine, and cider, transporting large volumes of liquid can be costly and inefficient. There is often a need to reduce transportation costs and save space, without compromising the quality of the product.
<h2>Concentrate your beer and beverage products</h2>
The Alfa Laval Revos™ concentration system utilizes high-pressure, low-temperature reverse-osmosis technology to concentrate beer, wine, and cider after fermentation. This system efficiently removes water, producing a concentrate with up to 22% alcohol by volume. When rehydrated, the product retains the same taste, aroma, minerals, and alcohol content as the original. The Revos system's two-pass processing preserves the beverage’s essential qualities through proprietary spiral-wound membranes, ensuring only water is removed while retaining all crucial components. Suitable for breweries, wineries, and cider houses, this technology reduces transportation costs and storage space requirements.

Reverse osmosis concentration system for beer and beverages

The fermentation process stimulates enzymatic activity in organic substrates to transform their chemical composition. Fermentation is aided by storying the biomaterials in anaerobic environments, allowing the microorganisms to decompose their nutrient structures. The process is integral to some of the most popular products throughout time such as wine, beer, cheese, and kimchi. But besides the food sector, fermentation is also an important stage in the industrial manufacturing of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels.

Fermentation

Industrial filtration equipment separates solid matter from liquid by using a filter medium. The filter allows only the fluid to pass through but retains the solid matter. The choice of filtration equipment depends on the particle size, the consistency of the mixture, and the nature of your product.

Filtration

In the food processing industry, producing high-quality sauces and condiments often requires managing intricate cooking and concentration processes. Using traditional methods can lead to degradation of flavors, colors, and nutrients, especially when cooking at high temperatures over extended periods.
<h2>Efficient cooking and concentrating at lower temperatures</h2>
The Industrial Vacuum Kettle by Inox-Fer is designed to produce sauces, jams, marmalades, and condiments efficiently by concentrating, cooking, and dehydrating products at lower temperatures. The vacuum system reduces the boiling point, preserving the organoleptic characteristics such as flavor, color, and nutrients. The kettle's vertical cylindrical structure includes scraping paddles and a double bottom for indirect steam heating, preventing product burning. It is equipped with a high-performance vacuum unit, shell, tube condenser, and liquid ring pump. An automated dosing system manages ingredient addition, either through a mixing tank with litre counters or load cells. The kettle features speed-adjustable agitators, automatic condensate drainage, and a product suction and discharge valve. The entire construction is in AISI 304 stainless steel for easy sanitization and durability.

Industrial vacuum kettle for sauce production

Blending

Filling lines are used extensively in all industries, such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics, to accurately package different products into a container suitable for that product. Although the filling process is at the very end of the production line, it is no less important than the earlier steps. Last but not least, the idiom that dates back to 1382 when John Wyclif wrote the firste the laste, and the laste the firste, indicates just that the last things on a list are just as valuable as the previous ones. In this case, this idiom fits perfectly.

Filling

In medium to large-scale food processing, creating a finished product from raw materials efficiently and with minimal waste is essential. Challenges include ensuring homogenized mixing, maintaining temperature control, and minimizing downtime.
<h2>Cut, mix, cook, and cool with precision</h2>
The ProCut System Industrial Cooker by Inox-Fer is a versatile cooking kettle designed to produce finished food products from raw materials in a single cycle. It can cut, mix, cook up to 120°C with or without vacuum, homogenize, concentrate, and cool, all within one system. The ProCut comes in three models with capacities of 80, 300, and 500 liters, making it suitable for various production scales. The conical shape of the vessel prevents residue build-up, ensuring full product utilization without waste. An integrated condenser optimizes vacuum concentration by speeding up the process, thus preserving the organoleptic qualities of the food. The system is built to minimize downtime, thereby reducing production losses, and features a discharge pump designed to prevent bacterial contamination.

Industrial cooking kettle for food processing

Cutting

Industrial mixing equipment is used to combine two or more solid, liquid or gaseous segregated ingredients into a homogenous single product. The choice of mixing technology depends largely on the physical state of the ingredients and the desired final product. But the sensitivity of the ingredients, the process temperature, and pressure requirements are also critical factors. All these parameters result in a wide range of industrial mixers.

Mixing

In food processing industries, efficient water removal from various products such as fruits, tomatoes, and milk is crucial for product concentration and preservation. Traditional methods can be energy-intensive and require frequent maintenance, leading to significant production downtime.
<h2>Evaporate up to 70,000 liters per hour</h2>
The evaporators from FENCO Food Machinery are designed to handle the evaporation of liquids in large volumes efficiently. Capable of processing between 5,000 to 70,000 liters per hour, these systems are suitable for a wide range of products, including fruit, tomatoes, and milk. The evaporators come in various configurations such as forced circulation for viscous products, falling film for low-viscosity products, and turbulent thin-layer for viscous and delicate items. Hybrid solutions are also available to optimize the characteristics of different technologies. Additionally, options for Thermal Vapor Recompression (TVR) or Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) are available to optimize steam consumption. For certain products, an aroma-recovery system can be integrated. Key features include extended production times between cleaning, lower energy consumption, minimal downtime for washing, and a high degree of automation, including remote control capabilities. The user-friendly touch panel, software, and adjustable parameters simplify management.

Industrial evaporators for multi-product processing

In tomato processing, achieving higher Brix values efficiently is crucial for quality production. Traditional methods can be limiting, requiring frequent stops and using substantial energy and resources.
<h2>Increase brix values with accelerated juice circulation</h2>
The Eco-Saving Pre-Concentrator by FBR ELPO is a high-performance solution for tomato juice concentration. Utilizing accelerated juice circulation through advanced pumps and mechanical vapor recompression (MVR), this pre-concentrator achieves higher Brix values compared to falling film methods. Its compact and fully automatic design allows for continuous operation without the need for frequent stops. Compatible with various evaporator types, it maximizes production output while maintaining low energy consumption. The Eco-Saving Pre-Concentrator can be combined with the ECO ENERGY series to double production capacity without increasing steam and water consumption.

Tomato juice pre-concentrator

In the industrial production of instant coffee, maintaining high quality while keeping costs manageable is a key challenge. This involves efficient roasting, extraction, concentration, and drying processes to achieve optimal yield and flavor retention.
<h2>Complete instant coffee processing from roasting to drying</h2>
The DEVEX instant coffee processing plant offers a comprehensive solution covering all stages from roasting green coffee beans to producing soluble instant coffee powder or granulate. These plants accommodate production volumes from 1,000 to 12,000 tonnes per year, making them suitable for large-scale operations. Notable features include high-yield extraction technology that improves green coffee yield, saving up to 1,000 tonnes of green coffee annually on a 5,000-tonne production scale. The aroma recovery process ensures maximum retention of roasted coffee flavors, enhancing the final product quality. Additionally, DEVEX provides customizable steps such as clarification, concentration, and both spray and freeze drying. The freeze drying process uses batch dryers (CFD) for quantities below 250 kg/h and continuous dryers (CCFD) for larger quantities up to 1,000 kg/h. DEVEX also focuses on sustainable production practices by optimizing energy and water consumption to reduce operating costs and environmental impact.

Processing plants for instant coffee production

Clarifying

Industrial drying machines are designed to remove moisture from your product. But the drying process must cater to variations in the state of matter and molecular structure of the input material. Industrial dryer technology exploits the modes of heat transfer (convection, conduction, radiation, evaporative cooling) to control the moisture content.

Drying

Roasting involves extended exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire. Depending on your end product, roasting equipment makes sure that the raw materials you put in undergo even roast intensity before they are transferred for further processing. Some roasting technologies may also be used for other cooking requirements, including toasting and drying. When thinking about roasting, the idea of roasted coffee comes to mind. However, there are a wide array of food products that go through a roasting process. For example, nuts such as almonds and cashews go through a roasting machine

Roasting

Powder

In the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, separating liquid multi-component mixtures is essential to concentrate solutions, recover substances, or recycle water. Traditional methods often fall short in efficiency and sustainability requirements.
<h2>Optimize liquid mixture separation and concentration</h2>
The DEVEX evaporation plant for liquid mixtures is a versatile solution designed for the thermal separation of liquid multi-component mixtures. It excels in concentrating mixtures and recovering individual substances such as solvents and recycle water. DEVEX offers various types of evaporators, including plate or shell and tube, operating in falling film or rising film modes, as well as flash, natural circulation, or forced circulation options. The system integrates advanced features such as multi-stage designs and vapor compressors, which significantly reduce energy consumption and operating costs. Ideal for complex products requiring specific technologies, the DEVEX plant is customizable, ensuring high efficiency, yield, and compliance with the latest sustainability standards. Key industries include food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.

Evaporation plant for liquid mixtures

Purification is the removal of contaminating substances and by-products to increase the level of purity of the desired substance. Considerations for choosing a suitable purification system in the industry, include the physical state of the mixture, the desired product, required level of purity, the type of mixture, heat sensitivity of the product, number of purification steps needed, and the production volume. Industrial purification systems are used for the production of pure water in the food pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Purification

Recovery

Industrial separation equipment encapsulates the separation process which is to separate components of a liquid mixture, for recovering dissolved solids from liquids. The choice of a suitable technology depends on the identification of the key physical or chemical property, such as size, mass, density, or boiling point, which sets the product of interest apart from the rest of the components. Separation technology is widely used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for the isolation of active ingredients and high-purity chemicals. As well as in waste management and recycling industries.

Separation

Manual

In modern wineries, managing the concentration and composition of wine is crucial. Problems such as unwanted acids, presence of green tannins, and excess water content can affect the final product's quality. Efficient removal or concentration of these components is essential to achieving the desired wine profile.
<h2>Selective filtration and concentration of wine components.</h2>
The MOVIRO reverse osmosis system by Della Toffola (Omnia Technologies) uses spiral-shaped membranes for ultrafiltering, nanofiltering, and reverse osmosis. Available in manual, semiautomatic, and fully automated versions, these systems are constructed from robust AISI 304 - 316L steel with Viton - Silicone linings. This ensures durability and resilience during operation. The system's compact design requires minimal installation space and operates with limited power consumption. Depending on your requirements, MOVIRO systems can achieve permeate extraction capacities ranging from 100 to 2800 liters per hour and can achieve maximum concentration levels between 40% and 70%. Key functionalities include water extraction, dealcoholation, and the removal of unwanted molecules that generate unpleasant smells.

Reverse osmosis system for wine production

In the beverage industry, achieving consistent quality and concentration of sugar syrup is vital. Traditional batch processes can lead to variability and inefficiencies. Automatic systems ensure a continuous and consistent production process.
<h2>Produce, dissolve, and concentrate sugar syrup</h2>
The continuous sugar dissolving system by Della Toffola is designed to produce sugar syrup with consistent quality and concentration seamlessly. This system operates with an elevated degree of automation, ensuring a continuous production process that minimizes costs. Clients can personalize output and specific use requirements. Available in both hot and cold models, the system can achieve sugar concentrations of up to 80°Bx. This adaptability makes it suited for diverse applications in various beverage production environments.

Continuous sugar dissolving system for beverage production

Dissolution

In the juice processing, chemical industries, and depuration processes, reducing energy and concentration costs is critical. Efficient processing technologies are needed to achieve better product quality and cost savings.
<h2>Achieve optimal concentration with minimal energy use</h2>
The C 19 vacuum concentrator by Cadalpe is designed to offer superior concentration for juices and chemicals while minimizing energy costs. It employs a multiple-effect vacuum system with a descending film to enhance product quality through minimal contact time and low temperature differences. Lower water evaporation costs are achieved via process vapor recovery and reutilization, thermal compression, and heat recovery. The concentrator operates continuously, controlled by a centralized automated system. For added efficiency, an optional stripping column for preliminary desulphurization is available. Industries such as chemical processing and beverage production can benefit from this advanced concentrator, which ensures high-speed heating and considerable water savings.

Vacuum concentrator for juice and chemical processing

<span style="font-weight: 400">The heating process is a step of raising the temperature of food, pharma, cosmetics, and many other types of products. You may employ different heating solutions for this process, depending on the type of product you intend to manufacture. Selecting the appropriate heater machine for your product is quite important since various products require different ranges of temperatures and different ways of heat transfer using exchangers. Industrial heating equipment varies in two ways - the type of material it can process and the reaction you want to achieve.</span>

Heating

In industrial distillation processes, achieving high safety standards while ensuring efficient solvent recovery and concentration is critical. Operators need equipment that can handle large volumes with precision and reliability, meeting stringent safety regulations in potentially hazardous environments.
<h2>Ensures safe and efficient large-scale distillation</h2>
The Rotavapor® R-250 EX by Buchi is a high-performing rotary evaporator designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial distillation. What sets it apart is its ATEX-approved EX-protection, ensuring operations are safe even in the harshest environments. The system features a high distillation rate, capable of processing up to 19 L of ethanol per hour, and can handle sample sizes of up to 25 L per batch with a flask size of up to 50 L. The integrated vacuum controller and large display facilitate smooth and intuitive operation. Constructed from high-quality, corrosion-free stainless steel and resistant chemical materials, the Rotavapor® R-250 EX guarantees a long operational lifespan. Its unique flask coupling system, coupled with an optional Ex-proof vacuum pump and spring-loaded valves, ensures safe handling and minimal risk of glass breakage. The equipment is suitable for various applications in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, including concentration, solvent recycling, and drying.

Rotary evaporator for large-scale industrial distillation

Industrial distillation equipment is used in the process of separating different constituents of a liquid mixture. Considerations for choosing suitable distillation systems include the boiling points of the components, heat sensitivity of the product of interest, pressure requirements during the process, and the scale of production. Distillation is used for concentrating extracts such as herbal extracts, flavors, and aromas in the food industry. In the pharmaceutical industry, distillation is used in the production of active ingredients and in the chemical industry for the purification of chemical products.

Distillation

In the fruit juice industry, achieving high-quality concentrates while maintaining flavor and nutritional value can be challenging. Traditional methods often involve prolonged heating, which can degrade the final product, leading to a loss of both aroma and essence.
<h2>Produce concentrated fruit juices and aroma essences</h2>
The Bucher Unipektin tubular falling film evaporator system is designed for the efficient production of concentrated fruit juices and aroma essences. This system integrates pasteurization, aroma stripping, and concentration processes in one continuous operation. The energy-efficient multi-stage design, which can include mechanical or thermal vapor recompression (MVR or TVR), enhances performance by pre-heating the feed liquid through heat exchangers using the concentrated product and condensed vapors. This results in minimal energy consumption and short processing times. The system's independently controlled pasteurizer stabilizes the product microbiologically and physicochemically before entering the evaporation columns. Optimal liquid distribution ensures even wetting inside the tubes, making the system ideal for juices with high suspended solids. Cleaning intervals are extended due to the sophisticated liquid distribution and optimized CIP system with high-performance spray nozzles. Designed by Bucher Unipektin, these evaporators facilitate high-quality juice concentrate production from a variety of fruits, including apples, pears, berries, grapes, and stone fruits.

Tubular falling film evaporator for fruit juice concentrates

The Pasteurization process is the method of subjecting liquids to mild heat at a specific temperature and time, and quickly cooling them down again in order to destroy pathogens in your fermented or semi-fermented products. Thus, increasing the shelf life of the manufactured products. Untreated microorganisms may lead to diseases, spoilage, or unwanted fermentation. Most pasteurization equipment operate in a continuous method using plate heat exchangers to keep a uniform level of high efficiency sterilization.

Pasteurizing

In the processing of fruit and vegetable products, efficient concentration of juices and purees is a common challenge. This typically requires sophisticated evaporation techniques to achieve the desired consistency and quality, while also maintaining energy efficiency and scalability.
<h2>Adjust concentration levels for fruit and vegetable products</h2>
The Boema BEC Evaporator is a multi-stage, multi-effect solution specifically designed for the efficient concentration of juices and purees from various fruits and vegetables. The evaporator can be configured with forced circulation, falling film, or mixed circulation systems based on user requirements. Users can customize both the capacity and the number of effects according to specific needs. Boema's expertise allows for the design of tailor-made evaporators, ensuring suitability for specific applications. This makes the Boema BEC Evaporator highly versatile and adaptable, providing consistent performance for industrial food processing applications. The system is particularly beneficial for those looking to optimize processing efficiency and product quality in the fruit and vegetable industry.

Evaporator for juices and purees

Producing candied chestnuts requires a reliable system that can handle various capacity needs while ensuring consistent quality. This involves the preparation, distribution, and concentration of candying syrup, along with a modular tank structure to accommodate different production scales.
<h2>Prepare, distribute, and concentrate candying syrup</h2>
The chestnut candying system by Boema S.p.A. offers an integrated approach to the production of candied chestnuts using a traditional tank system. The modular design of the tanks ensures flexibility in capacity to meet specific production demands. These tanks are coupled with specialized groups for the preparation, distribution, and concentration of candying syrup, which optimizes the candying process. The system's modularity allows for easy scalability, making it ideal for various production volumes. Boema S.p.A. is the supplier of this system, known for their expertise in the field of food processing equipment.

Chestnut candying system

Distribution

Producing fruit juices, nectars, soft drinks, and syrups often requires efficient concentration to maintain quality and stability. Traditional methods may lead to thermal damage and high water consumption, posing regulatory and operational challenges.
<h2>Achieve consistent concentration with advanced evaporation</h2>
The evaporators from Blendtech (Omnia Technologies) are designed to enhance the concentration of fruit juices, nectars, soft drinks, syrups, and infusions. Featuring forced circulation, falling film, or thin film types, these evaporators ensure superior product quality by minimizing thermal damage through reduced holding times. The automatic control systems adjust and maintain process parameters precisely, providing a stable operation environment. Additional features include aroma recovery and mechanical or thermodynamic compressors for enhanced efficiency. The system also boasts very low water consumption due to efficient cooling technologies and complete condensate recovery, significantly reducing operational costs. This technology is particularly beneficial for industries focused on producing high-quality concentrates with exact outlet concentration control.

Evaporators for fruit juices and syrups

Industrial measurement equipment is used as a crucial step before products leave the production line. These measuring instruments check for correct dosage and standards. Equipment for measurement and control employs a wide range of technologies to detect inconsistencies in volumes, sizes, weights, and fill levels as well as to inspect goods for quality against a set of criteria. Specialized measuring tools allow you to minimize the probability for error to its lowest possible, ensuring that both products and packaging meet your benchmarks.

Measurement &amp; Control

In large-scale food production, manufacturers face the challenge of converting fresh tomatoes into consistent, high-quality tomato products like sauce and paste. This involves extensive steps such as washing, mashing, concentration, and sterilization, all while maintaining food safety standards and taste integrity.
<h2>Process fresh tomatoes into sauce and paste</h2>
The Bertuzzi tomato processing plant is designed to efficiently transform fresh tomatoes into tomato sauce, paste, and other products. It handles washing and sorting with a concrete basin and a leaves removal system before mashing and refining tomatoes using Bertuzzi's TurboMax pulper for smooth consistency. The Frumaco Tomatech evaporator then concentrates tomato juice into paste, with models available up to five effects for various capacities. Sterilization is achieved using the STTH tube in tube sterilizer, followed by aseptic filling into drums or bags. The plant integrates cleaning procedures via the CipMatic system to ensure all equipment meets international food safety standards.

Tomato processing plant for sauce and paste

Industrial sterilization processes are employed in different industries to completely eliminate all living microorganisms from the final product. For instance, in food processing, sterilization equipment is used to produce a stable product with a long shelf-life by eradicating harmful bio-contaminants. Instead, in the medical field, sterilization technologies aim to prevent the transmission of microbes to patients by sterilizing all the tools and medical devices that come in contact with the patient. Most sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, employs high-temperature pressurized steam to destroy bacteria and disinfect surfaces from spores. Other methods include radiation sterilization or using chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide for disinfection.

Sterilization

Industrial washing systems are used to clean and disinfect a variety of items in research and manufacturing facilities. Industrial washers use solvents and cleaning agents with mechanical action to remove deposits and residues from stainless steel machinery components, empty containers, and other soiled surfaces. The selection of an industrial or commercial washer depends on the type of items and surfaces to be cleaned, the type of deposits/residue that is typically present, whether drying is required after rinsing and the level of sterilization necessary. Manufacturers will have cleaning specifications and as a result, require washers to be engineered to meet these specs.

Washing

Producing high-quality apple juice and puree requires efficient processing systems that ensure thorough washing, sorting, chopping, and extraction. Operators often face challenges like removing unripe or rotten fruit and maintaining the nutritional integrity of the end products.
<h2>Streamline your apple juice and puree production</h2>
The Bertuzzi Apple and Pear Processing Plant is engineered to produce both cloudy and clear juice, as well as puree, from apples and pears. The system begins with thorough washing and sorting using the InoxAll washer and Selinox sorting line. These ensure the removal of unripe or rotten fruits to maintain product quality. Chopping is handled by Bertuzzi Choppers, available in capacities ranging from 1 to 10 tons per hour. Juice extraction is optimized through a belt press, with options for pre-heating and enzymatic treatment to enhance yield and maintain quality. Clarification for high-quality juice is achieved with enzymatic treatments followed by vacuum filtration or ultrafiltration. For puree production, the TurboMax refiner allows for precise adjustment of processing conditions, even offering the ability to process under an inert gas blanket to prevent oxidation. Concentration of juice and puree is facilitated by the FlashTerm and Frumaco evaporators, equipped with Aroma Recovery Units for enhanced flavor retention. Sterilization and filling options ensure the safe packaging of both juice and puree, meeting various industry standards. The entire system is designed for compliance with international food-grade requirements and includes a centralized CIP system for easy cleaning and maintenance. Bertuzzi caters to numerous industries such as food and beverage production, providing customized solutions based on specific needs.

Apple processing equipment for juice and puree production

Sorting is the process of arranging items systematically, using a specified criterion, to categorize and group similar items and identify non-conforming items for removal. The choice of a sorting machine depends on the type of item to sort, the sorting criteria, the number of categories that the items need to be sorted into, sorting speed, and accuracy. Sorting machines can be used in the food processing industry for sorting and categorizing fruits, vegetables, empty bottles, crates, and other items; other examples include sorting of tablets and capsules by weight for quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. As well as sorting waste in the recycling industry. Manual sorting is a laborious task however, with the use of specialized equipment, manufacturers are able to automate their sorting at high speeds.

Sorting

Pilot

In research and process development, determining the right membrane filtration method—whether microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, or reverse osmosis—is crucial. Challenges include scalability, controlling viscosities, and maintaining optimal temperatures for reliable separation of components.
<h2>Flexible filtration with multiple membrane options</h2>
The Alfa Laval PilotUnit Multi is a sophisticated system designed for versatile membrane filtration testing. Capable of operating in both batch and semi-batch modes, this system supports microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis. Its fully integrated design sits on a wheeled stainless steel structure, featuring a 40-liter tank, pump, heat exchanger, and control system. The pump system’s capability to handle various viscosities and the high-temperature and pH tolerance of its pHt™ membranes offer a flexible solution for different applications. Additionally, options like online monitoring, data logging, and expandable membrane area (3–15 m²) enhance its performance for scaling processes or small-scale production. The Alfa Laval PilotUnit Multi allows for efficient product concentration with minimal media use, and its compact design ensures ease of operation and maintenance.

Multipurpose membrane filtration system for pilot testing

Complex processes call for continuous tracking and monitoring systems that help you to keep the manufacturing operation under control. The technology analyzes the components in the production phase for divergence in behavior or changes in conditions. Based on advanced software applications, monitoring platforms make sure that your products satisfy the quality criteria while they are being developed.

Monitoring

In biotech and pharma industries, handling high-viscosity fermentations and broths requires sophisticated techniques for separation, concentration, and purification. Traditional methods often fall short in efficiency and scalability, posing significant operational challenges.
<h2>Optimize ultrafiltration and microfiltration processes</h2>
The M39L/H module by Alfa Laval is a leading plate-and-frame system designed specifically for ultrafiltration and microfiltration of high-viscosity products, ranging from 1 to 30 cP. With its advanced design, the module efficiently processes antibiotics, amino acids, organic acids, dextrans, and various industrial fermentations. Additionally, it is widely used in the food and beverage sector for dairy, gums, and sugar applications. The M39L/H module operates at temperatures up to 80°C and pressures up to 8 bar, accommodating pH levels between 1 and 14. The system boasts up to 60 m² membrane area and is available with either low (L) or high (H) channel plates. Key to its efficiency is the combination of a strong support layer and a selective layer in the membranes, allowing high flux rates and low energy consumption.

Ultrafiltration module for high-viscosity products

Treating low to medium viscosity products such as fermentation broths in industries like biotech and pharma requires precise separation, concentration, and purification techniques. Traditional methods often struggle with efficiency, handling diverse viscosities, and maintaining sanitary standards.
<h2>Optimize separation and purification processes</h2>
The Alfa Laval Module M38L/H is a flexible ultrafiltration and microfiltration system designed to treat low to medium viscosity products, ranging from 1 to 25 cP. With a composite membrane structure that combines a support layer for mechanical strength and a selective layer for separation, this module is energy-efficient and suitable for various industries, including biotech, pharma, food, beverages, and pulp and paper. The M38L/H can handle temperatures up to 80°C, pressures up to 10 bar, and pH levels between 1 and 14. Its open-channel design allows for efficient handling of diverse viscosities, while the sanitary design ensures compliance with FDA and EEC regulations. Available with membrane areas up to 60 m², it offers flexibility for scaling production by increasing the size or number of modules.

Ultrafiltration and microfiltration module for low to medium viscosity products

In food processing, efficient concentration of heat-sensitive and low- to medium-viscosity products is crucial. Traditional methods take up significant space and often require substantial maintenance. Minimizing retention time to enhance product quality is a key challenge faced by many industries.
<h2>Efficiently concentrate food products</h2>
The AlfaVap Inline by Alfa Laval is a climbing film plate evaporator designed to efficiently concentrate low- to medium-viscosity and low- to medium-fouling products. This multi-effect system is purpose-built on a modular process skid, making it ultra-compact and energy-efficient, reducing capital and operational costs. Unlike comparable systems, it takes up less floor space and requires less fuel to transport, thanks to its lightweight and lower height design. It minimizes product exposure to heat by up to five times compared to traditional falling film evaporators, resulting in higher product quality. Typical applications include fruit juices, sugar and sweeteners, herbal extracts, and protein hydrolysates.

Climbing film plate evaporator for food industry

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