Tetra Pak has installed a new homogeniser for a Chinese food company, described as “the world’s largest-capacity food processing homogeniser”.
The Tetra Pak Homogenizer 500 – capable of producing up to 63,600 litres per hour – offers outstanding product quality at the lowest operational cost available, Tetra Pak said. The machine features Tetra Pak’s pioneering HD EnergyIQ, a homogenising device that uses six gaps, rather than one, to enable it to operate at pressures around 20% lower than standard machines while delivering the same quality of product. The result is a significant reduction in energy consumption and considerably reduced costs, the Swiss-headquartered packaging company said.
In addition, the lower operating pressure means lower wear. Coupled with a design that allows easy service access, the homogeniser offers the highest uptime for customers in the market. Like all aseptic Tetra Pak homogenisers, the machine also uses 80% less cooling water and 70% less steam compared to many alternative brands.
It has been launched in partnership with Chinese food company YinLu for its range of peanut milk.
Wu Zhong Ping, general manager of Yinlu’s plant in Anhui, eastern China, said: “Our peanut milk is a bestseller in the market and is gaining popularity among young consumers. The opportunity to use the Tetra Pak Homogenizer 500 came at a time when we were looking for efficient ways to expand production and capture market growth. The machine delivers exactly what we want: it does the job of two machines with increased production and reduced operational costs, and there is no compromise on the product quality.”
Tetra Pak Group technical director Anders Karlsson added: “Launching the world’s largest capacity homogeniser means that our customers can achieve significant economies of scale, producing more for a lower cost per litre. This is vital for dairy and beverage producers seeking to meet growing consumer demand.”
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