5Ton/D Dairy Processing Machines-Condensed Milk Processing Line
About Condensed milk
A condensed milk processing line is a series of equipment and processes used in the food industry to produce condensed milk, which is milk from which water has been partially removed.
This process typically includes several key steps:
1. Milk Reception: Raw milk is received at the processing plant and stored in large refrigerated tanks.
2. Pre-treatment: The raw milk goes through pre-treatment processes such as pasteurization to kill any harmful bacteria, homogenization to break down fat globules for a consistent texture, and standardization to adjust the fat content according to product specifications.
3. Evaporation: In this step, the milk is heated under vacuum conditions in an evaporator to remove water. This concentration reduces the volume of the milk while preserving its nutrients.
4. Sweetening: Condensed milk is often sweetened with sugar. The sugar is added and dissolved into the concentrated milk. This can be done before or after the evaporation process depending on the specific manufacturing method.
5. Homogenization and Emulsification: After sweetening, the milk may undergo further homogenization to ensure that the sugar is evenly distributed and the milk has a smooth consistency.
6. Cooling and Storage: The condensed milk is then cooled to prevent bacterial growth and stored in holding tanks until it is ready for packaging.
7. Packaging: The final step involves filling the condensed milk into cans, bottles, or other containers and sealing them. These containers are then labeled and packed for distribution.
8. Quality Control: Throughout the process, quality control checks are conducted to ensure that the condensed milk meets safety and quality standards.The exact configuration of a condensed milk processing line can vary based on factors such as production capacity, available technology, and local regulations. Modern processing lines often incorporate advanced automation and monitoring systems to improve efficiency and maintain product quality.
Here's a visual representation of what a condensed milk processing line might look like, illustrating the various equipment and processes involved:This diagram gives you an overview of how raw milk is transformed into condensed milk through different stages, including treatment, evaporation, sweetening, and packaging.
Condensed milk processing technicals
(1)Choosing raw materials;
(2)Pre-heating and Sterilizing;
(3)Adding Sugar;
(4)Concentrating;
(5)Cooling;
(6)Can filling;
The packing type of condensed milk
The condensed milk is in the state of liquid;commonly filling in Tin cans.
The technology behind a condensed milk processing line encompasses several key points that are crucial for efficient and high-quality production. Here are some of the technological highlights:
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Reverse Osmosis (RO) or Ultrafiltration (UF) for Pre-Concentration: Advanced technologies like reverse osmosis or ultrafiltration can be used as a preliminary step to remove a portion of water before evaporation. This can save energy during the subsequent evaporation stage.
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Multi-Stage Evaporators with Vacuum Technology: Evaporators operating under vacuum conditions reduce the boiling point of water, allowing for gentle heating and more efficient water removal. Multi-stage evaporators reuse heat from one stage to the next, further enhancing energy efficiency.
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Indirect Heating Systems: To preserve the quality of the milk, indirect heating methods are employed to avoid scorching or denaturing of proteins. Plate heat exchangers or tubular heat exchangers are commonly used.
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Automated Control Systems: Modern processing lines incorporate PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems for automated control of temperature, pressure, flow rates, and other critical parameters. This ensures consistency and enhances productivity.
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In-Line Homogenization: High-pressure homogenizers ensure uniform particle size distribution, improving the stability and texture of the condensed milk. This is particularly important after sweetening to prevent sugar crystallization.
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Sanitary Design: Equipment is designed with hygiene in mind, using materials that are easy to clean and sanitize, with minimal corners and crevices where bacteria could accumulate. CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems automate the cleaning process.
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Energy Recovery Systems: To minimize energy waste, heat recovery systems capture and reuse heat generated during the evaporation process for other stages of production or for plant utilities.
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Quality and Safety Monitoring: Automated sensors and laboratory testing ensure adherence to strict quality and food safety standards. This includes monitoring for fat content, bacterial counts, and sensory properties.
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Flexible Production Lines: Advanced processing lines can be configured to produce different types of condensed milk products, such as sweetened, unsweetened, or flavored varieties, allowing manufacturers to respond quickly to market demands.
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Environmental Sustainability: Modern technologies strive for reduced water consumption, energy efficiency, and waste minimization, aligning with global sustainability goals.
These technological points combine to create a condensed milk processing line that is not only efficient but also capable of producing a consistent, high-quality product that meets consumer expectations and regulatory requirements.
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Working Capacity
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From 5 tons/d up to 100 tons/d
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Products
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- Sweetened condensed milk
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- Evaporated milk without sugar
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- Condensed milk in varied package
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Pre sales services
After-sale service
1. Equipment warranty period: We provide a one-year free warranty service for mechanical equipment. If any non-human caused problems occur during the warranty period, we will provide free repair or replacement services.
2. Maintenance and upkeep services: We provide regular or irregular equipment maintenance and upkeep services to ensure the normal operation of the equipment. We will provide 24-hour online technical support services.
3. Accessory supply: We guarantee to provide original factory accessories in a timely manner in case of equipment damage or replacement of parts.
4. Training services: In order to enable customers to effectively operate and maintain equipment, we will provide equipment operation and maintenance training.
5. Installation and debugging: We will provide equipment installation and debugging services to ensure that the equipment is installed correctly and can operate normally.
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FAQ
1 ) Q: How can we visit your factory?
A: If you come from abroad, air to shanghai airport, then we can pick you up at airport.
2) Q: How do you ensure the quality of your products?
A: Our Company is a state owned enterprise with more than 16 years experience , strict operation policy is performed, advanced processing machines guarangtee the precision of all components, workers with operation license, parts get multiprocessing, transmission& electrical parts are of international famous brand. Series of test and inspection are done in the whole producing state.
3) Q: What payment methods your company accept?
A: We accept most of the payment methods , but mainly accept T/T, L/C at sight .
4) Q: How long is the warranty time for your products?
A: Our officially promised warranty time is 12 months after commissioning .
5) Q: I am new in this field,can you supply us turnkey services?
A: YES.We can supply all the system including Market Analysis/Product Analysis/Location Choice/Processing Flow Design/Equipment Layout Design/Building Design direction/Equipment mode selection/Equipment Manufacturing/Equipment Mounting/Equipment Debugging/Worker Training.
6) Q: What ' s the shipment terms and delivery time of your company?
A: Well, the delivery time depend on the quantity of your order. Usually is 20 days . For some customized machine 30 days is necessary.
7) Q: Can you supply OEM services?
A: Yes,we have our R&D team,and we have more than 400 workers with workshop area 75000 square meters.
8) Q: Do you give any Discount?
A: I will surely try my best to help you get those by the best price and good service at the same time.
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