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Sauces bring personality to a dish. From a spicy, dense Zhoug to a tangy, runny Suero, sauces add an extra dimension of flavor, texture, and mouthfeel. But developing recipes into industrial products with long shelf lives and consistent tastes is a complex process. Specialized sauce making equipment prepares and combines the ingredients into delicious, high-quality foods. The result is a sauce ready to elevate meals.

Sauce

The nearly 5,000 known minerals on earth share some characteristics to be classified as minerals – they are inorganic, solid, naturally occurring elements and have a particular chemical formula and an ordered internal geometric structure. However, minerals are not all the same. One way to divide them is based on their physical characteristics such as hardness, luster, color, and shape. For example, the diamonds we use to make jewelry are very hard minerals while talc is a soft mineral; gold is a shiny mineral while others are less so.

Minerals

We carry dozens of metals around every day. The ubiquitous smartphone is built with no less than 20 metals, each with specific behaviors and purposes. Metals are a pervasive class of materials that have defined entire eras of human development. It is no exaggeration to say that metal processing equipment is the core of our metallic world. But, paradoxically, this manufacturing technology itself is mainly made of metal.

Metal

Energy is constantly changing, but it finds rest in a fuel. Once exposed to heat, though, these natural materials release their captured energy. Every aspect of everyday life – from manufacturing to digital services – is powered by the mastery of this complex conversion from fuel to energy.

Fuel

Fruit pulp is a mass of pressed fresh fruit not meant for immediate consumption. Production of fruit pulp avoids wasting food and preserves the flavors and nutrient value of the fruit product. Processed fruit pulp is an ingredient in beverages, sauces, baby foods, jellies, smoothies, and bakery products.

Tradition and manufacturing procedures dictate the distinction between fruit juice, puree, and pulp. Still, naming and labeling are complex and depend on regulations, type of fruit, texture, consistency, preservation methods, and sugar or solid content (measured in Degrees Brix). Depending on your desired output, there are various fruit pulper machines for different stages of production that make the process quicker and more efficient.

Fruit pulp

Ceramics are defined as inorganic and non-metallic materials. Tthey are typically brittle, hard, and elastic as well as resistant to heat and corrosion; in fact, after shaping them into the desired shape, they are heated in an oven called kiln at very high temperatures (1,000 °C to 1,600 °C). Kaolinite and aluminum oxide are the best-known examples of ceramics.

Ceramics

Due to their potential hazardous nature, chemicals are classified for proper identification and safety during production. Chemical classification depends on their properties, structures and functions. In the chemical industry, you can regard them as basic chemicals such as acids, chemical products to produce plastic materials and finished chemicals for use in cosmetology. As a manufacturer or engineer, you want to know their reactivity when using chemical processing equipment.

Chemicals

The building blocks of matter have driven the imagination of philosophers, scientists, and artists for millennia. But, for manufacturers, these elements have a more concrete existence as powders. Powder processing technology conditions these primary materials to create a vast range of products, from chemicals and foods to pharmaceuticals and ceramics.

Powder

With the right processing machines, almonds, cashews, pine nuts, hemp, coconut, oat and soy can be processed into healthy plant-based milk. To produce it, grind the raw materials, screen, soak and mix them till you obtain a milky white liquid.

Plant-based milk

<span style="font-weight: 400">Cocoa production and the cocoa industry uses industrial processing technology to process and manufacture high quality cocoa products in many different forms. Did you know that cacao cultivation goes back centuries - to be specific, about 5300 years? </span><span style="font-weight: 400">This plant, with its long history, is also known for its versatile usage. From </span><span style="font-weight: 400">cocoa nips to cocoa butter, cocoa becomes a base to produce multiple products, ranging from food products to cosmetics. As you may already know, chocolate products are all made from cocoa as well. Hence, depending on what you intend to produce as the end product, as well as your recipe, your cocoa processing equipment line may change.</span>

Cocoa

The battery revolution is as old as the industrial revolution. But batteries only emerged as a viable power source with lithium-ion solutions in the last quarter of the 20<sup>th</sup> century. Today, anything from power tools to automobiles runs on batteries, but advances in battery making equipment are eyeing more ambitious undertakings. Will we ever see battery-powered container ships? Will Battery Energy Storage Systems grow grid-scale successfully? Production technology is steadily moving towards this vision.

Batteries

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.

Continuous

Industrial

In industries like food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals, removing particulate matter from liquids is crucial to ensure final product quality. Traditional filtration methods may not be efficient enough to meet high-volume demands, causing delays and inconsistencies.
<h2>Enhances filtration process with vacuum technology</h2>
The MQ Vacuum Rotary Filter is a state-of-the-art filtration solution designed to address inefficiencies in liquid filtration processes. Manufactured by INOXPA, this filter is made entirely of stainless steel AISI 304, with the filtering screen made of 316 SS. It features a centralized control panel for easy monitoring and an automatic blade return at the end of the filtration cycle. The D.E. tank is equipped with a mixer, and the filtered liquid manifold is completely separated from the air manifold, allowing for the filtration of residual liquid. The drum is easily inspectable through a manhole, and the system includes a vacuum pump cooling system with a buffer tank to reduce water consumption. Options for this filter include automatic drum washing and the discharge of exhausted cake via a screw conveyor.

Vacuum rotary filter for liquid filtration

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

Filtration

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

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

liquid

When working with liquids in food or pharmaceutical industries, ensuring the removal of impurities at various stages of production is crucial. Efficient filtration is necessary to maintain product quality and compliance with industry standards, particularly at low working pressures.
<h2>Filter liquids with precision and reliability.</h2>
The INOXPA FC Sheet Filter is a stainless steel filtration unit designed for precise liquid filtration in industries such as food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Constructed with AISI 304 stainless steel, it features adjustable mechanical screw packages for filtering plates, valves, and fittings. The inclusion of pressure gauges, sight-glasses, and a sample-tap allows for accurate monitoring and testing during the filtration process. Optional upgrades like a diversion chamber for double filtration and stainless steel filtering plates enhance performance and flexibility. Capable of low-pressure operation, the FC Sheet Filter remains robust and reliable, suitable for processing up to 5 bar working pressure in its reinforced version.

Industrial sheet filter for liquid filtration

Drawing samples and testing them for conformity with preset quality standards allows manufacturing units to produce a consistent quality of the product. In a batch process, sample testing systems ensures that each batch meets the specified standards. In a continuous process, product and materials testing helps in the early identification of quality issues, saving significant time and resources, and preventing a sub-standard product from reaching the market. The selection of industrial testing equipment depends on the identification of key quality parameters. These parameters may include volume, weight, viscosity, hardness, particle size distribution, sterility, gauge and containment, among other parameters. Testing machinery need regular calibration to ensure that the parameters being tested are accurate. Some of the more common testing solutions include thermal imagers, scratch testers, optical inspectors and texture analyzers.

Testing

In the food industry, achieving high-quality and stable liquid products such as wine and juice often presents challenges. Typical filtration processes can lead to high running costs and difficulties in maintaining product quality over time.
<h2>Ensures efficient wine and juice filtration</h2>
The CF Crossflow Filter from INOXPA is a reliable filtration solution designed specifically for the food industry. Constructed entirely from stainless steel, this filter employs tubular capillary membranes made from polypropylene, which are ideal for filtering a variety of liquids including wine, vinegar, and juices. One of its standout features is the fully automatic operating system, which ensures minimal manual intervention and consistent performance. Additionally, the design allows for easy membrane washing and sanitization, reducing maintenance efforts. The filter also excels in stabilizing the filtered product, ensuring long-term quality. With the capacity to effectively filter beer and sparkling wine, the CF Crossflow Filter is versatile and efficient, making it a valuable asset for diverse food processing applications.

Crossflow filter for liquid filtration in food industry

Stabilization

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

Manual

Ensuring microbiological stability at cold temperatures is crucial in beverage production. Traditional refrigeration can maintain such conditions, but might compromise taste and quality. This needs an advanced filtration technique, maintaining both stability and organoleptic properties.
<h2>Achieve microbiological stability and maintain quality</h2>
The micro-filtration system by Innotec (Omnia Technologies) provides a reliable solution for maintaining microbiological stability in cold conditions while preserving the organoleptic properties of beverages. This equipment utilizes filter cartridges which are washable and regenerable with detergent and sanitizing products. The system is available in both manual and automatic versions. The automatic version is capable of independently executing all work cycles, including production and washing. It features single-acting automatic valves, pressure and temperature checks, and a digital interface with dedicated software. Enhanced options include automatic double-acting valves with feedback to position, customizable washing cycles, and full traceability of work and washing cycles. Ideal for the wine-making and beverage industries, the micro-filtration system ensures long-lasting and stable products.

Micro-filtration system for beverage industry

Industrial cleaning equipment is used to wash or disinfect machinery and the production/warehouse area. It may also be used to sterilize the product, equipment, tools, floor or work surfaces and to purify or clean the product by removing impurities. Choosing a suitable cleaning system depends on the type of product or equipment to be cleaned, the sensitivity of the product to heat, pressure, and chemicals, and the level of sterility desired.

Cleaning

In the fruit and vegetable juice production industry, maintaining product clarity, purity, and safety is critical. Traditional filtration methods often struggle with efficiency and downtime, hindering production flow and compromising quality.
<h2>Remove particulates and enhance juice quality</h2>
The HiFlux Automatic Liquid Filtration Systems are designed specifically for fruit and vegetable juice production. These systems efficiently remove particulates, ensuring superior product clarity, purity, and safety. Their self-cleaning technology significantly reduces downtime and operational costs. The hygienic design complies with stringent food safety standards, preserving the natural taste and nutritional value of juices. Tailored to meet the unique requirements of diverse juice profiles, these systems integrate seamlessly into existing production lines, offering a cost-effective and durable solution. HiFlux Filtration A/S provides systems that handle liquids across a wide range of viscosities, ensuring continuous production without interruption. The robust construction and advanced filtration technology make these systems a valuable investment for juice manufacturers, supporting high-volume production with minimal maintenance needs.

Fruit and vegetable juice filtration

Maintaining the purity and quality of coffee products is crucial in production. High particle loads and varying viscosities in coffee extracts present significant filtration challenges, demanding a reliable filtration system that ensures uninterrupted operations.
<h2>Ensure purity and quality in coffee extracts</h2>
HiFlux Filtration offers automatic liquid filtration systems tailored for the coffee industry. These systems use hygienic auto-line filters to efficiently remove particulates, ensuring that the distinct flavors and aromas of coffee are preserved. Featuring self-cleaning technology, these filters reduce downtime and labor costs, enhancing production efficiency. Their robust and durable design minimizes maintenance requirements, providing a cost-effective solution with a lower total cost of ownership. HiFlux filters are adaptable to a wide range of viscosities and high particle loads, ensuring consistent filtration quality. Additionally, the enclosed system design improves safety and hygiene, reducing operator exposure to hazardous substances.

Professional filtration for coffee processing

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

In food production, maintaining high hygiene standards necessitates effective Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems. Particulate removal is critical for reusing CIP solutions efficiently, which ensures the integrity of cleaning processes and reduces operational costs.
<h2>Recycling Cip solutions via hygienic filtration</h2>
The HiFlux Automatic Liquid Filtration Systems are designed to optimize the CIP Cleaning in the food industry. These systems employ advanced self-cleaning technology to remove particulates from cleaning solutions, thus allowing them to be reused effectively. This not only ensures high levels of cleanliness and safety but also boosts efficiency by minimizing downtime and manual labor. The filters are customized to fit specific CIP challenges, ensuring cost-effectiveness and durability, which leads to lower operational costs and faster return on investment. HiFlux Filtration provides the necessary support for food manufacturers to meet their sustainability and productivity targets without compromising on hygiene and quality.

Filtration system for Cip cleaning in food production

In the brewing industry, ensuring beer clarity and removing impurities like yeast and particulates is essential for producing high-quality beer. Brewers face the challenge of maintaining continuous production while minimizing downtime and manual labor during filtration.
<h2>Remove yeast and particulates from beer</h2>
The HiFlux Automatic Liquid Filtration System is designed to enhance beer production by providing optimal clarity and purity through state-of-the-art hygienic filters. This system uses self-cleaning technology to minimize downtime and reduce manual labor, enabling continuous production. It is tailored for the brewery industry, effectively removing particulates, yeast, and other impurities from the beer. Its durable and low-maintenance design ensures a quick return on investment. HiFlux Filtration Systems are flexible, allowing them to adapt seamlessly into existing brewery operations, paving the way for a future-proof solution. Additionally, the system's high particle load capacity and ability to handle various viscosities make it a versatile choice for different stages of beer production.

Beer production filtration system

Entry level

In laboratory settings, small-scale filtration processes often face challenges like varying vessel sizes, need for precise temperature control, and material compatibility. Ensuring efficient filtration while maintaining flexibility in setup are common difficulties encountered by chemists and engineers.
<h2>Flexible and efficient small-scale filtration</h2>
The Lab Fast Pro Nutsche Filter by GMM Pfaudler is designed to address these challenges effectively. It features a universal support frame accommodating vessels from 100ml to 10l, making it highly flexible for different filtration needs. Its full-jacketed design with integrated deflectors ensures even heating and cooling from bottom to top, providing precise temperature control. The unique tool-free clamping mechanism facilitates quick and easy vessel adjustments, saving time and reducing downtime. Additionally, the filter accommodates various thermostats, pumps, and glassware from different manufacturers, enhancing its versatility. Made with materials like glass and PTFE, it ensures full chemical resistance, making it suitable for diverse chemical applications.

Lab nutsche filter for small scale filtration

solid

In brewery operations, managing diatomaceous earth and minimizing product loss during filtration can be challenging. These issues can lead to increased operational costs and wastage of valuable beer during the filtration process, necessitating a reliable and efficient filtration system.
<h2>Automates beer filtration to reduce waste and costs</h2>
The EasyMEM by Easybrau-Velo (Omnia Technologies) is a fully automatic capillary membrane filter designed specifically for beer filtration. This innovative filter aims to resolve challenges related to diatomaceous earth management by reducing residual disposal costs and minimizing product loss associated with sludge. Utilizing crossflow filtration, the system ensures a consistent and efficient filtration process. The EasyMEM features periodical backwash and CIP (Cleaning in Place) to maintain optimal operation. It is equipped with a PLC that meticulously monitors and controls all phases of production and cleaning, ensuring precise control over process parameters and cycle trends. This solution is ideal for breweries looking to enhance their filtration efficiency without compromising product quality.

Capillary membrane filter for beer filtration

Maintaining the highest standards of hygiene in beer production is essential. Challenges include preventing chemical contamination during filtration and ensuring thorough sanitization of equipment to avoid impact on beer quality.
<h2>Ensures precise filtration and complete sanitization</h2>
The microfiltration system from Easybrau-Velo (Omnia Technologies) is designed to handle 10 to 500 hl/h of beer, available in both manual and automatic versions. Made from AISI 316 stainless steel, it adheres to stringent hygiene standards. The system includes valves and bypasses to allow concurrent filtration and washing, supporting effective CIP and thermal sterilization processes. Equipped with a PLC in automatic versions, it provides touch screen control over all phases of the process and can interface with other production site equipment. Additionally, the system features a mix-proof valve barrier between filtration and washing chambers to prevent chemical leaks and includes washing circuits designed to achieve full sanitization.

Microfiltration system for beer

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

In professional beer brewing, achieving high-quality, clear beer is crucial. Brewers often face challenges in filtration, such as drainage issues and maintaining cleanliness of the filter elements while avoiding contamination.
<h2>Ensure optimal drainage and cleanliness during filtration</h2>
The Horizontal Plate D.E. Filter for Beer, known as the Greenfilter, is designed by Easybrau-Velo (Omnia Technologies). It features plain and indeformable filtrating discs made of stainless steel AISI 304 with a 65-micron mesh cloth of AISI 316L. These discs enable high drainage flow during filtration and precoating and allow thorough cleaning even under the filtering cloth. Unique to this filter is the absence of a drainage grid, eliminating a common source of pollution. The motorized rotation of filter plates uses hydraulic coupling for smooth operation. An innovative inlet flow distributor prevents vortexes and abnormal flow, ensuring consistent performance at varying outputs.

Horizontal plate filtration for beer brewing

Batch

In the cannabis and hemp oil industry, ethanol extraction methods often leave behind unwanted plant particles, pigments, and lipids. These impurities must be removed to achieve the desired clarity and color of the final product.
<h2>Achieve optimal clarity and color</h2>
The four-stage filtration skid from Delta Separations is designed for the ethanol extraction process in the cannabis and hemp oil industries. It cleans up plant particles, pigments, and lipids from your tincture using pre-filtration, particulate and haze removal, wax removal, decolorization, and final-stage fine particulate removal. The filtration skid is equipped with T-316L stainless steel housings and piping, an air-driven pump controlling the flow from 0-15 GPM, and a sight glass for color/clarity monitoring. You can use any filtration media required, such as activated carbon or magnesium silicate, within the impregnated lenticular filters. The filtration skid allows efficient processing in one assembly, is easy to clean, and offers customizable features like a stainless steel jacket for liquid heating or cooling and an explosion-proof electric motor if required.

Filtration skid for ethanol extraction of cannabis and hemp oil

Blending

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

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

<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 winemaking and other beverage productions, effective filtration is crucial for maintaining product quality and removing unwanted byproducts. The challenge lies in achieving efficient filtration while minimizing foam formation and oxidation.
<h2>Continuous and efficient filtration process</h2>
The rotary vacuum filters by Della Toffola are engineered for the effective filtration of wine, lees, and other byproducts in winemaking, as well as various products in the beverage, foodstuffs, chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. With a design that facilitates continuous cycle filtration, these drum filters ensure perfect results every time. The system incorporates a scraper blade that eliminates waste substances with each drum rotation. A unique feature is the separate extraction of filtered liquid from air, reducing foam and oxidation. These filters are quick and easy to set up, thanks to an electronic control panel managing all inspections and adjustments. Filter cake formation completes in less than 30 minutes, making the system operational quickly. Constructed entirely of stainless steel, the filters come with a filtering surface area ranging from 10 m² to 80 m², suiting both small and large-scale operations. The internal extraction pump adds to its versatility, making it suitable for large wineries. Developed by Della Toffola, the system ensures a homogeneous process with increased hourly production rates due to a single vacuum sector design.

Rotary vacuum filters for wine and lees filtration

In wine production, achieving high-quality clarity and stability of both clarified and unclarified wines is crucial. Traditional filtration methods can be time-consuming and resource-intensive, making it essential to explore advanced filtration solutions that maximize efficiency and product quality.
<h2>Automated filtration and easy parameter setting</h2>
The CFK-N crossflow filtration system by Della Toffola is a state-of-the-art solution utilizing ceramic membranes. These membranes come in varying porosity levels, providing excellent wear resistance and durability compared to traditional organic membranes. They withstand high temperatures and aggressive cleaning chemicals, ensuring a long service life. The system automates filtering, backflow, and washing cycles, reducing the need for constant operator intervention. Operators can easily manage and set parameters via a touchscreen interface, and optional remote control allows online system setup and monitoring. The filters offer customizable sizes with surface areas from 20 to 170 m², catering to various production needs and industries, including foodstuffs, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Crossflow filtration with ceramic membranes for wines

Production processes and washing plants that generate oily emulsions face challenges in efficient treatment and disposal. These emulsions require specialized treatment to prevent environmental contamination and comply with regulatory standards.
<h2>Efficiently treat and separate oily emulsions</h2>
The ceramic ultrafiltration system from Della Toffola is designed to treat oily emulsions produced by various industrial processes. This system includes a pretreatment phase followed by a ceramic ultrafiltration (UF) section, all constructed from stainless steel. The system operates automatically and can handle permeate flows ranging from 500 to 2000 liters per hour, making it adaptable to different productivity requirements. The robust construction and automated operation make the system suitable for continuous industrial use. This ultrafiltration solution is especially beneficial for industries where oily emulsions are common, ensuring efficient separation and compliance with environmental standards.

Ceramic ultrafiltration for treating oily emulsions

Handling

In industrial settings where water quality is crucial, effective filtration is essential to remove contaminants and ensure clean, usable water. Challenges typically include managing high flow rates while maintaining reliable operation and low maintenance demands.
<h2>Effective water filtration using sand or carbon</h2>
The industrial filtration systems by Della Toffola (Omnia Technologies) are designed for demanding water treatment applications. Fabricated from high-grade AISI 304/316 stainless steel, these systems offer both automatic and manual operation tailored to meet specific customer needs. With an ability to support flow rates starting from 1000 liters per hour, these filtration units provide durable, long-term performance. They can be customized for various industrial processes, including applications where either sand or carbon filtration is required to achieve desired water quality standards. The systems also come with options for hydraulic and electric line integrations to fit seamlessly into existing infrastructures.

Industrial sand and carbon filtration system

In water bottling processes, ensuring the highest quality of water is critical. Bottlers often face challenges like removing impurities, maintaining mineral content, and managing the efficiency of pre- and post-treatment sections.
<h2>Provides pretreatment for bottling lines.</h2>
The organic ultrafiltration by Della Toffola (Omnia Technologies) is designed for use in pretreatment processes within water bottling lines. The system is entirely made of stainless steel except for the vessel membranes, ensuring durability and hygiene. It operates automatically and has a plug-and-play design, making it easy to interface with both pre- and post-treatment sections. Flow rates typically start from 500 liters per hour, allowing customization based on individual productivity requirements. This makes it particularly suitable for producing drinking water and preparing water for soft drink and other beverage production.

Organic ultrafiltration for water bottling lines

In water production and beverage industries, it is critical to have water that meets stringent quality standards. Ensuring water is adequately pre-treated for bottling, soft drink production, and brewing can pose significant challenges.
<h2>Enhance water quality with nanofiltration</h2>
The nanofiltration systems by Della Toffola (Omnia Technologies) are specialized for water pretreatment processes, providing a plug-and-play solution for various applications. Made primarily of stainless steel, except for the vessel membranes, these systems are designed to automatically operate and interface seamlessly with pre- and post-treatment sections. With customizable flow rates starting from 1000 liters per hour, these systems meet the specific productivity needs of each customer. Ideal for producing water for bottling, and preparing water for the production of soft drinks, fruit juices, and beer, these nanofiltration systems assure consistent quality and reliability.

Nanofiltration systems for water pretreatment

In various industries, filtering liquids such as wine, beer, and syrups efficiently is crucial for maintaining product quality. This involves removing impurities and particulates to meet strict hygiene and clarity standards.
<h2>Filter a variety of liquid products efficiently</h2>
The sheet filters by Della Toffola are designed for high-efficiency filtration of multiple types of liquids, including wine, beer, syrups, fruit juices, vinegar, spirits, water, oil, and various chemical and pharmaceutical products. Built with over thirty years of technological expertise, these filters leverage AISI 304 or 316 stainless steel for durability and reliability. They feature sight glasses on the inlet and outlet for easy process management. The filters offer flexibility, allowing for either sheet-based or combined sheet and kieselgur filtration with the simple addition of a plate. Available in multiple sizes, from 400 x 400 mm to 1200 x 1200 mm filtering plates, these units are user-friendly and quick to start up. Della Toffola ensures these filters deliver consistent, high-quality results across a wide range of applications.

Industrial sheet filters for diverse liquid filtration applications

In winemaking and beverage production, traditional filtering methods can struggle with wine lees and other byproducts, resulting in inefficiencies and increased oxidation. Consistent, high-quality filtration is critical to maintain product integrity and reduce waste.
<h2>Efficiently filter liquids with continuous cycle operation</h2>
The rotary vacuum filters by Della Toffola are specialized for effective filtering of wine, lees, and various industrial sector products. These drum filters operate in a continuous cycle, using a scraper blade to remove waste with each drum rotation. The filtering process is improved by the separate extraction of liquid and air, minimizing foam and oxidation. Inspection and adjustments are managed electronically through a single electric control panel, and the formation of the filter cake takes less than 30 minutes. Made from stainless steel, these filters come in models with a filtering surface ranging from 2.5 to 6 m². They include external pumps for product delivery, filtrate extraction, vacuum creation, and kieselgur mixing, making them suitable for small wine cellars. Portable on wheels, they are easy to relocate and store when not in use.

Rotary vacuum filters for wine and beverage filtration

In the beverage industry, achieving clarity in wine and beer production is crucial. Proper filtration is essential to remove impurities and ensure product quality, especially when dealing with high-volume production needs.
<h2>Efficiently filter wine and beer with sheet filters</h2>
The sheet filters by Della Toffola (Omnia Technologies) are designed for diverse filtration applications across various liquid products, including wine, beer, syrups, fruit juices, vinegar, spirits, and even industrial products. Crafted from durable AISI 304 or 316 stainless steel, these filters offer reliable performance and longevity. The user-friendly design ensures quick setup and straightforward operation. The system includes sightglasses on the inlet and outlet to optimize process management. Filtering can be customized with either sheets mounted on plates or a combination of plates, sheets, and frames containing kieselgur. Models range with filtering plates from 400 x 400 to 1200 x 1200 mm, catering to different operational scales.

Sheet filters for wine and beer filtration

In large-scale beer production, maintaining product clarity without impacting flavor is crucial. Traditional thermal and sterile filtration methods can alter the beer's taste and aroma, posing a challenge to brewers seeking to maintain high quality standards.
<h2>Efficient beer filtration with automatic discharge</h2>
The NF automatically discharged horizontal disk kieselgur filter by Della Toffola is designed for filtering large volumes of beer efficiently. This filter uses kieselgur to achieve crystal-clear beer without affecting its organoleptic qualities. The filter's unique system ensures the filter cake stays intact during interruptions, guaranteeing consistent results. Cake discharge is done centrifugally, simplifying emptying and cleaning tasks. Made from AISI 304 stainless steel and compliant with the 97/23/EC PED directive, it promises durability and ease of maintenance. Available models range from 5 to 50 m².

Kieselgur filter for beer filtration

In beer production, maintaining the organoleptic qualities and minimizing product loss during filtration are significant challenges. Efficient filtration of beer and recovery from yeast sediment are crucial to ensure high-quality output.
<h2>Efficient beer filtration and yeast recovery</h2>
The OMNIA B Cross-Flow filters from Della Toffola utilize an advanced filtration system with ceramic membranes. This technology maintains the organoleptic qualities of the beer while reducing operating costs and environmental impact. The filters can efficiently process both the beer and the yeast sediment, recovering the maximum amount of product with minimal losses. Fully automatic and requiring no supervision during operation, these filters provide energy savings and eliminate waste disposal costs. The OMNIA B filters are ideal for breweries seeking efficient, environmentally friendly filtration solutions for preserving beer quality.

Cross flow filtration for beer production

In research and development or small-scale production within the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries, precise and efficient liquid-solid separation is crucial. Traditional filtration systems often struggle with corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning, causing delays and product integrity issues.
<h2>Optimize filtration and collection processes</h2>
The Glass Nutsche Filter from De Dietrich is designed to meet the stringent requirements of R&D and small-scale production environments. The filter features a mobile filter plate and a height-adjustable blade for smoothing the filter cake, facilitating easy access and manipulation. With a wheel-mounted base, it can be easily moved between locations. Corrosion and solvent resistance, along with a smooth, pore-free surface, ensure minimal contamination and ease of cleaning. Additionally, the filter system utilizes vacuum during filtration to improve efficiency and includes connections for ventilation and nitrogen handling. Key industries include fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and capacities range from DN300 to DN600 with a maximum filling volume of up to 70 liters. The system's design allows for quick product collection and straightforward substitution of the filter cloth, making it a versatile and user-friendly option for demanding applications.

Glass nutsche filter for fine chemical and pharmaceutical filtration

In the recycling industry, processing post-consumer recyclate (PCR) and highly contaminated polymers can be a challenging task. Traditional recycling methods often require multiple steps, leading to increased energy consumption and emissions, as well as potential degradation of the end product.
<h2>Combines filtration and compounding in one step</h2>
The ZSK FilCo filtration compounder from Coperion provides a streamlined solution by integrating filtration and compounding in a single production system. This process involves feeding waste plastic into a ZSK twin screw extruder, where it is melted, homogenized, and devolatilized. The melt is then filtered to remove contaminants before being reintroduced into the extruder for compounding with reinforcing materials or fillers. Compared to traditional two-step production lines, the ZSK FilCo reduces energy consumption and emissions by over 50%. Additionally, recompounds produced using this method feature higher quality due to the gentle, single-step melting process. This system is particularly suited for recycling applications involving post-consumer waste and highly contaminated polymers. By employing high-accuracy Coperion K-Tron gravimetric feeders, the ZSK FilCo ensures precise incorporation of additives.

Filtration compounder for polymer recycling

Industrial feeding systems allows you to control the flow of solid bulk materials throughout the manufacturing line. After loading your material onto the vibrating hopper, a screw at the base drives it out in uniform doses to the next stage of processing. New feeding technologies are designed to deal with challenges of powders clumping together in the hopper (bridging and ratholing) that interrupt the outflow. Common feeder systems include centrifugal feeders, vibratory feeders as well as elevator, linear and pneumatic feeders.

Feeding

Homogenization is the process of reducing particle size in mixtures to improve the consistency, uniformity, and stability of the product. The choice of a homogenizer depends on the nature of the product, desired particle size, the physical state of the ingredients, and pressure requirements during the process. Homogenization is widely used in the biotech industry for cell lysis and in the pharmaceutical industry for the emulsification of creams and ointments; it also finds applications in the cosmetics and food industries for improving the consistency and uniformity of various products.

Homogenization

Melting

In winemaking, achieving microbiological purity and high-quality wine is crucial. Traditional filtration methods may not always meet these standards, potentially leading to compromised flavors and inadequate purification.
<h2>Ensures microbiological purity of wine</h2>
The C4 Filtration Pallet by Cartobol is designed to deliver pure, high-quality wines, including red, white, and rosé varieties. This filtration system ensures maximum microbiological purity, which is essential in maintaining the subtle flavors and overall quality of the wine. By using advanced filtration technology, the system effectively removes unwanted particles and microorganisms. It is particularly beneficial for winemakers aiming to uphold high quality standards without compromising on the purity of their products.

Wine filtration system for microbiological purity

Wine filtration often involves challenges such as achieving consistent pre-coat distribution and maintaining filter integrity during long interruptions. Effective solutions are required to ensure excellent filtration results while minimizing maintenance and downtime.
<h2>Achieve consistent filtration results with self-cleaning feature.</h2>
The C31 Pre-Coat Filter by Cadalpe is designed specifically to address wine filtration issues, even when dealing with small quantities. Equipped with horizontal disks and a self-cleaning mechanism, this filter ensures even distribution of the precoat for optimal filtration. The precoat remains stable and intact, even during extended pauses in operation. The filter allows for efficient coat detachment through precisely oriented water jets directed at the rotating disks, eliminating the need for scraping or vibrations. Final washing of the disks is performed without removing the filter housing, using a minimal amount of water. The C31 also features Cadalpe's exclusive removable disk filtering elements and offers an optional end-of-cycle total filtration of the residual liquid in the filter housing.

Self-cleaning pre-coat filter for wine filtration

Processing

In the winemaking industry, efficient filtration of grape must and recovery of liquid from dregs is crucial. These tasks can be challenging due to the need to maintain a homogeneous pre-cake suspension and minimize air intake, all while ensuring high output and low maintenance.
<h2>Enhance filtration efficiency and reduce air intake</h2>
The C 26 Rotary Vacuum Filter by Cadalpe is designed for cyclical processing with filter aiding precoat, featuring innovative solutions to optimize performance. The system effectively minimizes the unused portion of the filter, which significantly reduces air intake and increases the drying surface, resulting in higher output. Constructed entirely of stainless steel, it includes a hydrodynamic system to maintain a homogeneous pre-cake suspension and an electric reversible positive-displacement pump for pulp input. A submersed electric pump draws off the filtered fluid, while an impeller regulates pulp deposit on the drum surface. The thermostatic control ensures low water consumption for the vacuum pump's liquid ring. This filter is particularly effective in the wine industry for filtering grape must in its natural state or after enzymatic treatment and for recovering the liquid part of dregs from decanting, centrifugal processing, and first racking.

Rotary vacuum filter for wine filtration

In the beverage and biotechnology industries, clarifying liquids such as fruit juices, wines, and plant extracts poses challenges due to high concentrations of suspended solids. Ensuring a high yield and excellent quality while managing automated processes is crucial for efficient production.
<h2>Achieves high-yield, high-quality liquid clarification.</h2>
The UltraStar XL from Bucher Unipektin is a semicontinuous cross-flow filtration plant designed for the clarification of fruit juices, wines, aqueous plant extracts, and fermentation broths. It utilizes ½’’ diameter tubular membranes to handle high solid concentrations effectively. The modular design covers a wide capacity range, allowing for adaptation to various applications. The system integrates automated control to manage upstream and downstream product tanks and features a hygienic design. It comes equipped with an automated CIP system, ensuring easy maintenance. Ideal for the food industry and biotechnology applications, UltraStar XL is suitable for clarifying juices from apples, pears, berries, citrus fruits, and more.

Cross-flow filtration unit for clarifying juice and wine

Clarifying

Juice manufacturers often face challenges with maintaining microbiological quality and reducing turbidity in their products. This is crucial for ensuring the safety and appeal of the juice. Traditional methods sometimes fail to eliminate specific microorganisms, posing a persistent problem.
<h2>Enhancing microbiological quality and reducing turbidity</h2>
The MONA Aseptic Filtration System from Bucher Unipektin is designed for the hygienic filtration of juices, improving microbiological quality and reducing turbidity. This dual-function system not only eliminates Alicyclobacillus (ACB) spores but also serves as a standard juice pasteurizer when not in filtration mode. It can be seamlessly integrated with aseptic filling systems for both concentrates and NFC juices. Pre-heating the concentrate in a heat exchanger reduces its viscosity, allowing effective filtration through a two-section plate heat exchanger. The first section eliminates larger impurities, while the second sterile filtration ensures the product is free from microorganisms. The system’s control via the Simatic S-7-1500 ensures maximum product safety, dividing operations into cleaning and production stages. It can handle capacities of 8-15 tons per hour and includes options for using high-grade materials like AISI 304 or ASI 316L.

Aseptic filtration system for juice production

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

When producing wine, cider, fruit juice, or vinegar, maintaining the purity and quality of the final product is vital. Conventional filtration methods often struggle with efficiency and can lead to significant product losses and increased operational costs.
<h2>Improve filtration efficiency with ceramic membranes</h2>
The Cerinox MF by Bucher Unipektin is a cross-flow filtration system designed with ceramic tubular membranes to ensure high-quality filtrate for products like wine, cider, fruit juice, and vinegar. The batch principle of filtration helps to maintain a low concentration of unfiltered product for most of the process, enhancing filtration speed and efficiency. The dual-flow module design allows for a higher packing density of filter surfaces, resulting in a compact plant with lower energy and water consumption. The durable ceramic membranes resist high temperatures, withstand extreme pH levels, and have a long lifespan, reducing maintenance costs and downtime. The modular nature of the Cerinox MF allows it to be adapted to various process needs and capacities.

Cross-flow filtration for wine and fruit juice

In the production of spinnable polymers, ensuring purity and accurately measuring foreign particle concentrations is critical. Contaminants can disrupt manufacturing processes and compromise product quality, necessitating reliable filtration testing solutions.
<h2>Measures and identifies polymer contaminants</h2>
The Filtratest by Brabender is a specialized instrument for checking the purity and determining the concentration of foreign particles in spinnable polymers such as PET and PA, as well as other thermoplastic melts. The melt flows through a fine-meshed filter disc, which captures foreign particles. As these particles accumulate, the pressure increases, recorded by transducers during the measurement. Subsequent analysis of the sieves provides valuable data on the type and quantity of polymer contamination. The Filtratest includes features like a quick-change sieve drawer system, integrated pre-heating of the sieve package, and continuous extrusion by bypass option of the melt flow. This makes it an efficient, user-friendly solution for monitoring and maintaining polymer purity, particularly in industries like the chemical, food, and energy sectors.

Filtration testing for spinnable polymer purity

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

Sieving machines are available in various designs such as linear sieves, tumbler sieves, and vibrating sieves each employing a different sieving action. The choice of a suitable sieving machine depends on the desired particle size distribution, required amplitude and frequency of vibrations, and the physical state of the mixture. Sieving machines are used for removing dust from granular products and for grading grains. They are also used for the classification of granular material and the separation of solids from a slurry mix in the food processing industries.

Sieving

In the petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries, separating liquid organic process mixtures efficiently and effectively is a common challenge. Conventional thermal separation methods often struggle with energy consumption and handling temperature-sensitive molecules.
<h2>Process organic solvent mixtures efficiently</h2>
The BORSIG Organic Solvent Nanofiltration (OSN) unit is a cutting-edge system designed for the separation of liquid organic process mixtures. This unit uses solvent-resistant membranes with a high affinity for organic solvents, retaining soluted molecules ranging from 200 to 1,000 g/mol. Unlike traditional thermal methods, the OSN operates under mild conditions, minimizing energy consumption and preserving temperature-sensitive components. The system can process solvent-based waste streams, recovering valuable materials, avoiding product loss, and reducing waste disposal costs. The modular design allows for flexible capacity adjustments, and it can substitute multiple separation steps, simplifying the overall process. This technology is particularly suitable for applications like polishing liquid hydrocarbons, recovering homogeneous catalysts, assisting crystallization, solvent recovery, and decolorizing natural oils.

Organic solvent nanofiltration for liquid separation

In industries like alumina, iron ore, and potash production, traditional filtration methods often struggle with coarse-grained and rapidly sedimenting suspensions. These challenges result in inefficient cake washing, high residual moisture, and extensive maintenance requirements.
<h2>Optimize filtration with advanced cake washing</h2>
The BoVac Pan filter by BOKELA is a horizontal vacuum filtration system designed for the effective filtration and washing of coarse-grained, rapidly sedimenting suspensions. Its unique 'Forced Feeding' system ensures even slurry distribution across the filter surface, while the 'Quick Drainage Cell' design allows for sharp separation of filtrate streams. With filter areas ranging from 16 m² to 68 m², these filters are available in various pan diameters. They feature an advanced cake washing system capable of up to 3-stage countercurrent washing, providing clean solids with minimal wash liquid usage. Equipped with a height-adjustable discharge screw and a sophisticated steam hood, this filter offers reliable operation with easy maintenance. The BoVac Pan filter sets the standard for high throughput and low residual moisture, ensuring high availability and automatic operation.

Pan filter for coarse-grained suspension filtration

In industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and mining, efficient separation of solids from liquids is crucial. Traditional filters may not provide the necessary speed and thoroughness required, leading to high maintenance and operational costs.
<h2>Achieve non-stop production and effective filtration</h2>
The BoVac Drum filter from BOKELA is an advanced vacuum drum filter designed for superior filtration, washing, and dewatering. It features replaceable filter cells that allow for a quick cloth change within 1–2 hours, ensuring uninterrupted operation. These drum filters excel in various demanding applications, providing high performance with their modular, hydraulically optimized design. Available in filter areas ranging from 1 m² to 9 m², BoVac Drum filters are suitable for industries including pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, and mining. They work fully automatically and can handle high temperatures and hazardous environments. The efficient design ensures excellent cake formation and washing, resulting in clean filter cakes and low residual moisture. Specific applications include processing plastic intermediates, pigments, fillers, dyes, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Industrial drum vacuum filter for filtration and washing

Dewatering

Handling large quantities of suspension is a common requirement in various industrial processes, such as mining, chemical processing, and water treatment. The challenge is to achieve efficient filtration with minimal space and energy consumption while maintaining a high operational throughput.
<h2>Achieve efficient filtration with high throughput</h2>
The BoVac Disc filter from BOKELA is a high-performance vacuum disc filter known for its large filter area and compact design. It offers superior reliability and cost-effectiveness and is capable of filtering and dewatering large amounts of suspension. With outstanding hydraulic properties, the pressure losses are minimal, allowing high specific throughputs. The BoVac Disc filter operates fully automatically and is highly adaptable to process variations, making it suitable for industries such as coal, base metals, potash/fertilizers, alumina, and tailings. Key components like fiber-reinforced polymer segments, trapezoidal filtrate pipes, and a pre-separating control head contribute to its efficiency. The modular design allows customization with various sizes and filter areas up to 352 m² per unit, ensuring the filter meets specific process conditions with ease.

Vacuum filtration for large suspension volumes

Pilot

In laboratory and field settings, determining the filtration properties of suspensions can be crucial for process design and regulatory compliance. Challenges include obtaining reproducible results quickly, even with small sample quantities, and adapting to varying filtration needs.
<h2>Quickly analyze filtration data</h2>
The BoFilTest is a compact and portable filtration solution from BOKELA, designed for both laboratory and field applications. It allows users to swiftly and accurately determine the filtration properties of suspensions, including both vacuum and pressure filtration parameters. Its versatility and ease of use make it suitable for a wide range of industries, from production facilities to research institutions. With a filtration area of just 20 cm² and the capability to handle pressures up to 11 bar, this device supports rapid and reproducible analysis while requiring only minimal sample quantities. The BoFilTest features a double-walled stainless steel pressure filter cell with quick-release closures for easy handling. It also includes options for heating and cooling, as well as compatibility with various filter media. Supplementary electronic measurement and data evaluation tools are available for enhanced functionality.

Compact filtration device for laboratory and field use

Industrial sampling equipment are systems that allow manufacturers to test (in other words to take a sample of) the products they are manufacturing. This process is generally implemented as a means of quality control but it can also be used as a mean to ensure that production processes adhere to certain regulatory standards. Quality control in your manufacturing process starts with precision sampling techniques. Automated systems deliver consistent samples at a pre-set rate for accurate testing and probing. Sampling technology uses a calibration system involving a series of sensors to extract the material at high levels of reliability.

Sampling

In laboratory settings, conducting comprehensive filtration tests requires reliable methods for evaluating filtration behavior under varying conditions. Understanding critical parameters such as thickening, washing, and classification is essential for effective filtration system design.
<h2>Evaluates filtration behavior using crossflow techniques</h2>
The BoCross Test by BOKELA is a laboratory-scale test system designed for dynamic crossflow filtration. Utilizing small sample quantities (1 to 40 liters), it assesses filtration behavior under both continuous and discontinuous operations. The test system supports various filter media including polymer membranes, metal mesh, and ceramic membranes, allowing for versatility in testing different suspensions. The portable design fits into confined spaces like fume cupboards. Key features include the efficient prevention of solid deposits through shear stress effects, rapid change of filter media, and straightforward handling. It operates under pressures up to 10 bar and temperatures up to 170 °C for the complete version. The system captures essential data for filtration evaluations such as pressure, rotor speed, concentration range, and flow rate.

Laboratory crossflow filtration test system

Classifying

In industrial processes, separating solids from challenging suspensions can be a complex task, especially under high viscosity or concentrated conditions. Traditional filtration methods often fall short, leading to inefficiencies and product losses.
<h2>Efficiently classify and recover solids from suspensions</h2>
The BoCross MicroScreen filter, developed by BOKELA, is designed to provide continuous process solutions for classifying suspensions and recovering solids under difficult conditions. This technology uses dynamic crossflow filtration with backwashable asymmetric metallic filter media. It allows for both dynamic sieve filtration and dynamic precoat filtration, making it highly versatile. The system handles high viscosity and highly concentrated suspensions efficiently, producing particle-free filtrates with minimal product loss. Filter sizes range from 0.1 m² to 12 m², with operating pressures up to 6 bar and temperatures up to 100 °C. Applications include plastic intermediates, pigments, fillers, dyes, and catalyst processing.

Crossflow filtration with sieve filter for difficult suspensions

In many industries, dealing with microfine or nanoscale suspensions poses significant challenges. Traditional filtration methods often struggle with high feed concentrations and viscosity, leading to inefficiencies and prolonged processing times.
<h2>Concentrate and filter high-viscosity suspensions</h2>
The BoCross Dynamic filter from BOKELA is designed for the dynamic crossflow filtration of microfine to nanoscale suspensions. This filter operates effectively even with high feed concentrations and viscosities, thanks to its dynamic shear gap principle which ensures optimal separation conditions. The system allows for continuous high throughput rates, and unlike conventional crossflow filtration, achieves up to six times higher concentrations. Its modular and hermetically sealed construction supports filter areas from 0.1 m² to 8 m² and can handle operating pressures up to 6 bar and temperatures up to 100 °C. This makes it ideal for applications in plastic intermediates, pigments, fillers and dyes, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Crossflow filtration for microfine to nanoscale suspensions

Efficiently reducing yellow color or combating Thermo Acidophilic Bacterium (TAB) in fruit juices is crucial to ensure clear and stable products over long-term storage, especially after aseptic filling.
<h2>Achieve clear, stable fruit juices and nectars</h2>
The ultrafiltration plant by Blendtech (Omnia Technologies) is specifically designed for juice producers. It addresses challenges such as reducing yellow color to achieve an absorbance OD at 420nm of more than 0.4 and removing Thermo Acidophilic Bacterium (TAB) that can cause oxidation during long-term storage. The system can handle capacities ranging from 5 to 60 tons per hour, with a cut-off variable between 100,000 to 500,000 daltons. For additional environmental benefits, the UF line can be equipped with a crossflow rotary dynamic filter 'Dynamos' to recover retentate in the event of no diafiltration process, helping to reduce waste typically generated by standard UF plants.

Ultrafiltration for fruit juices and nectars

When producing clear and pure fruit juices or soft drinks, traditional filtration methods can leave undesired residues or fail to meet strict hygiene standards. The challenge is to achieve high-quality filtration without compromising the sterilization process or product recovery efficiency.
<h2>Ensures high-quality filtration and hygiene</h2>
The microfiltration system from BLENDTECH (Omnia Technologies) is designed specifically for the filtration of fruit juices, nectars, soft drinks, syrups, and infusions. These systems, available in both automatic and manual versions, are built with AISI 316 stainless steel and adhere to strict hygiene criteria. Capable of handling capacities from 10 to 500 hl/h, this system is equipped with valves and bypass mechanisms that allow for continuous operation even during the cleaning phase. Each housing can be excluded independently, ensuring no downtime during cleaning. The system includes 1- or 2-stage filtration lines suitable for CIP and thermal sterilization. In automatic versions, a PLC with a touchscreen interface controls all process phases and integrates with other site devices. This system features mix-proof valves to prevent any leakage of chemical solutions, specialized washing circuits for thorough sanitization, automatic filter change control, and total product recovery. Ideal for industries requiring stringent filtration standards, such as juice and soft drink production.

Microfiltration system for fruit juice and soft drinks

In the production of fruit juices and soft drinks, ensuring the clarity and purity of your beverages is crucial. Challenges often arise with conventional filtration methods, such as inconsistent flow rates and the risk of contamination.
<h2>Optimize filtration for juices and syrups</h2>
The Greenfilter from BLENDTECH is designed specifically for the filtration of fruit juices, nectars, soft drinks, syrups, and infusions. This horizontal plate D.E. filter excels with features like a filtration chamber, continuous addition of diatomaceous earth (D.E.) during filtration, and a motorized plate rotation system for efficient cake discharge. Made from stainless steel AISI 304 sheets with stainless steel AISI 316L filter cloth, this unit ensures durability and resistance to deformation. The mesh size of 65 microns guarantees fine filtration. One of the standout features is the absence of a drainage grid, which reduces the risk of contamination. Additionally, the inlet flow distributor minimizes vortexes and abnormal liquid flows, maintaining optimal performance at various outputs.

Horizontal plate filtration for fruit juices

In biotechnological and biopharmaceutical research, maintaining sterility during cell culture processes is critical. Traditional methods can lead to heating denaturation, risking contamination and reducing efficiency. Sterile solutions are needed to ensure regulatory compliance and safe production.
<h2>Ensure sterility with customizable filtration stations</h2>
The filter stations from Bioengineering are designed to address the sterility challenges in biotechnological and biopharmaceutical production. These stations help avoid heat-sensitive denaturation and allow sterile filtration of media and dosing agents. With configurations that include various types of filters—preliminary, sterile, and virus filters—arranged in series, they can handle different media over multiple lines. The system supports all Code 7 filters of any make and can be fully integrated into CIP systems for automated cleaning and sterilization. Features like filter integrity tests, flow rate measurement, and pressure monitoring enhance safety and efficiency. Bioengineering’s filter stations are adaptable for small laboratories as well as large-scale production facilities, offering customizable solutions tailored to the specific process requirements.

Filter stations for sterile filtration in biopharmaceuticals

Dosing systems are a line of hoppers, feeders, filling machines, and checkweighers that operate in sync to dispense materials accurately. Dosing is an essential feature of the packaging process, whether you’re filling shampoo bottles or tea bags. But dosing equipment is critical for formulations, too, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Imprecise dosing may cause quality degradation in the best-case scenario. In the worst scenario, it creates serious health risks.

Dosing

In biopharmaceutical production, removing contaminants such as viruses, proteins, and impurities from drug solutions is critical to ensure product safety and efficacy. Traditional filtration methods often struggle with these challenging requirements, necessitating advanced filtration technologies to maintain high purification standards.
<h2>Automate and optimize filtration processes</h2>
The Ultrafiltration & Depth Filtration & Poison-removal Filtration Facility from Austar is designed to meet the stringent needs of the biopharmaceutical industry. This system is compatible with Pall and Millipore membrane cassettes and adheres to ASME-BPE specifications to reduce drug solution residuals to the minimum extent. Its 3D modular design and ergonomic considerations ensure operational efficiency and user-friendliness. The facility includes an automatic control system, utilizing a PLC+PC setup to monitor and record pressure before and after the membrane, adjust system liquid supply flow, and log relevant process parameter curves. Customizable designs are available, ensuring the system fits your specific requirements.

Ultrafiltration and depth filtration system for biopharmaceuticals

In industrial liquid purification, separating particles based on their physical size while maintaining high throughput is essential. Traditional methods can lead to clogging and inefficient flow, requiring a more advanced solution to handle high-pressure applications effectively.
<h2>Delivers efficient particle separation and clarification</h2>
The Cross Flow Filtration (CFF) by Applexion is an advanced membrane filtration system designed to address the inefficiencies of traditional purification methods. Utilizing tangential flow filtration (TFF), the fluid flows tangentially to the membrane surface, reducing particle accumulation and maintaining a consistent flow. This technology is ideal for applications such as sugar, sweeteners, dairy, biomass fractionation, and fermentation. The Applexion system offers a range of high-performance ceramic and organic membranes, including the Kerasep™ series, known for their superior temperature and pH resistance. With robust design features like high-quality welding for durability, a compact layout for flexible installation, and easy maintenance, the Cross Flow Filtration system ensures long-lasting performance. Applexion’s comprehensive approach, including pilot units and process simulation, guarantees optimized performance tailored to specific industrial needs.

Cross flow filtration for industrial liquid purification

In industrial processes requiring efficient separation of liquids and solids, conventional methods may fall short in handling high volumes and achieving optimal output. Challenges arise with low filtration rates, high operating costs, and extensive maintenance needs, especially in demanding environments.
<h2>Enhance filtration efficiency with customizable designs</h2>
The ANDRITZ filter press, available in sidebar and overhead configurations, offers versatile dewatering and filtration solutions tailored to diverse industrial needs. With options ranging from laboratory scale to heavy-duty applications, these presses feature membrane, chamber, and heated designs. The Metris addIQ control system ensures optimized process parameters and real-time fault detection, increasing productivity and process reliability. The sidebar models support both manual and fully automated operations, while the overhead models allow free access to the plate pack, ensuring high throughput and easy maintenance. Ideal for industries such as mining, food, pharmaceuticals, and wastewater treatment, ANDRITZ filter presses accommodate filtration pressures up to 30 bar and filtration areas up to 2,000 m².

Industrial filter press for dewatering and filtration

You need reliable solid-liquid separation in your industrial process, especially under rough conditions. High filtration rates and minimal particle breakage are critical for maintaining product quality and operational efficiency.
<h2>Achieve consistent high performance with minimal downtime</h2>
The Krauss-Maffei pusher centrifuge SZ is a continuous filtration centrifuge designed by ANDRITZ. Leveraging over 150 years of experience, this centrifuge is built to perform efficiently even in demanding conditions. Its unique gentle product acceleration minimizes particle breakage, ensuring up to 99% solids recovery with an optimized feed system. The pre-filtration technology offers high liquid capacity and flexible operation, making it suitable for terms with low solids concentration or highly viscous liquids. The modular cartridge design allows for easy maintenance, ensuring downtime for replacement is kept under 8 hours. The centrifuge supports a range of applications, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food processing, facilitated by a basket diameter of 250-1,250 mm and solids throughput of up to 150 t/h.

Continuous filtration centrifuge for solid-liquid separation

Industrial centrifuges are widely used for mechanical solid-liquid separation of components in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. This is achieved by rapidly rotating the contents within a container to separate fluid of different densities or to remove liquids from solids.

Centrifuging

In the chemical, petrochemical, and food industries, efficient separation and filtration of solid-liquid mixtures are critical for product quality and process effectiveness. Traditional separation methods often struggle with high solid throughput and maintaining product purity, leading to process inefficiencies.
<h2>Improves filtration rate and product purity</h2>
The Krauss-Maffei horizontal peeler centrifuge HZ from ANDRITZ is a batch-operated filtration solution known for its high capacity and reliable performance. Distinguished by its rotary siphon feature, it significantly enhances filtration capacity by creating a vacuum beneath the filter cloth, which boosts filtration pressure. This centrifuge offers superior product purity by adjusting the filtration rate to prolong contact time between the wash liquid and solids, producing a purer cake. The rotary siphon basket design allows for smoother operation, as it feeds into a liquid pool to achieve uniform solids distribution without vibration. This centrifuge is adaptable to various process requirements, ensuring high product quality and peak capacity. Suitable applications include bulk chemicals, fine chemicals, and food processing. It supports residual heel removal through backwashing or pneumatic and hydraulic methods, ensuring longevity and maintaining filtration performance. The unit accommodates particle sizes from 2 to 500 μm with a solids throughput of up to 15 t/h and a basket volume ranging from 2.5 to 1,900 liters.

Horizontal peeler centrifuge for filtration

In applications requiring efficient filtration of free-filtering materials, traditional filters often fall short in terms of filtration rates and solids throughput. These challenges necessitate advanced solutions capable of higher capacity and better washing capabilities while operating under gas-tight or pressurized conditions.
<h2>Optimize filtration and throughput efficiently</h2>
The YU and PYU drum filters by ANDRITZ are designed for thin cake applications, offering superior filtration rates, solids throughput, and excellent cake washing. The unique single-cell design provides up to 10 times higher filtration capacity compared to conventional drum filters. The YU filter is constructed from various stainless steel materials and comes in a range of sizes to fit specific needs. It operates efficiently with free-filtering materials such as terephthalic acid, sodium sulfate, and other chemicals, as well as food products like winterized salad oils and starch. The high vacuum area of up to 93% ensures quick formation of thin cakes and unrestricted gas flow, contributing to ease of operation and maintenance. Whether for chemical, food, or other industrial processes, ANDRITZ's YU and PYU filters effectively combine high performance with space savings.