Industrial plate heat exchanger for food processing
Ensure consistent product quality with precise temperature control and efficient heat transfer, essential for high-speed, automated processing lines handling a variety of liquid foods and beverages.
The Tetra Pak® Plate Heat Exchanger is engineered to meet rigorous hygiene standards, making it ideal for a variety of applications in the food, dairy, and beverage sectors. This equipment stands out with its robust design and optimized plate geometry, ensuring efficient thermal transfer for products from Greek yogurt to orange nectar. Its capacity reaches up to 100,000 liters per hour, catering to the needs of both small-scale and large-scale producers. The exchanger operates with high-speed, continuous, and automated processing, which facilitates seamless integration into existing production lines.
Utilizing clip-on gaskets and bolted connections, the heat exchanger simplifies maintenance, allowing for quick disassembly and reassembly, reducing operational downtime. Tetra Pak has incorporated features such as visible leak detection to ensure cross-contamination is swiftly identified and resolved. The unit’s automated control system supports remote monitoring and operational adjustments, optimizing energy use and maintaining consistent product quality.
Constructed with durable materials, such as stainless steel, the heat exchanger is designed to withstand the demands of processing various liquids, including plant-based and whey products. It is compatible with a clean-in-place (CIP) system, ensuring hygiene and efficiency in cleaning cycles. For those seeking customized solutions, Tetra Pak provides engineering support to tailor the equipment to specific production requirements.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with up to 100,000 L/h capacity.
- Minimizes contamination risk with visible leak detection.
- Reduces maintenance time with easy-to-clean clip-on gaskets.
- Operates with low energy consumption due to optimized heat transfer.
- Integrates smoothly into automated production lines for consistent product quality.
- Applications
- Cream,Sauces,Infant formula,Cheese,Tomato products,Whey,Flavored milk,Dairy,Fermented dairy,Soups,Concentrated milk,Uht milk,Plant-based cheese alternative,Value-add milk,Desserts,Ice cream,Powder handling,Recombined milk,Spreads,Still drinks,Semi-hard cheese,Plant-based products,Milk powder,Esl milk,Fruit preparations,Condensed milk,Food products,Juice,Baby food,Nectar,Jams,Beverage,Dips,Yoghurt,Pasteurized milk,Dressings,Prepared foods
- End products
- Custard,Greek yogurt,Frozen yogurt,Mozzarella cheese,Orange nectar,Peanut butter,Whey protein powder,Milk protein isolate,Almond milk,Chocolate milk,Tofu-based cheese,Protein-enriched milk,Shelf-stable milk,Coffee creamer,Strawberry jam,Carrot soup,Probiotic drink,Lactose-free whipping cream,Evaporated milk,Marinara sauce,Lactose-free milk,Apple purée,Ketchup,Iced tea,Gouda cheese,Ranch dressing
- Steps before
- Homogenization,Mixing,Pre-heating,Pumping
- Steps after
- Cooling,Filling,Packaging,Pasteurization
- Input ingredients
- food products,low to high viscosity,fibres up to max 5mm
- Output ingredients
- heated food products,processed food products
- Capacity
- Up to 100,000 l/h
- Automation
- Easy to clean,service and maintain
- Plate Geometry
- Optimized for food applications
- Gasket Design
- Clip-on gaskets with robust T-clip design
- Application Range
- Low to high viscosity,with fibers up to max 5mm
- Rebuild Capability
- Can be rebuilt for new applications or different capacities
- Hygienic Standards
- Ensures highest hygienic standards
- Cooling and Heating
- Energy efficient heating and cooling
- Plate Design
- Tall and narrow shape for even product flow
- Leak Detection
- Visible leakage for prevention of cross contamination
- Automation level
- PLC / Manual
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- CIP/SIP
- CIP principles with clean-in-place systems
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Energy efficiency
- Optimized for low energy consumption
- Integration capability
- Compatible with different processing systems
- Changeover time
- Quick and easy,adaptable for different setups
- Capacity flexibility
- Up to 100,000 l/h with adjustable capacity
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine Footprint
- Compact design
- Plate Shape and Size
- Tall and narrow
- Discharge Method
- Even product flow
- Overall Dimension
- Customizable
- Control Panel Type
- Digital interface
- Weight
- Varies based on customization
- Control panel type
- HMI available
- Integration possibilities
- Easy integration with PLCs
- Rebuild capability
- Rebuild for different capacities
- Plate geometry
- Optimized for different food viscosities
- Clip-on gaskets
- Detachable for easy maintenance
- Market info
- Tetra Pak is renowned for providing innovative packaging solutions, specializing in carton packaging for the food and beverage industry. It is esteemed for high-quality, sustainable, and efficient processing and packaging equipment on a global scale.