5T/H Concentrated Fruit Juice Production Line
A fruit juice production line is a series of equipment and machinery used to produce fruit juice in large quantities. It typically includes the following components:
Fruit Washing and Sorting: This stage involves washing the fruits to remove dirt and impurities. The fruits are then sorted based on their quality and size.
Fruit Peeling and Extracting: In this step, the outer skin of the fruits is peeled off, and the edible portion is extracted. Different types of extractors can be used depending on the type of fruit being processed.
Fruit Pulping and Crushing: The extracted fruit is pulped or crushed to break it down into a smooth consistency. This process helps release the juice from the fruit pulp.
Juice Extraction: The fruit pulp is further processed to separate the juice from the solids. Various methods such as pressing, enzymatic treatment, or centrifugation can be used for juice extraction.
Pasteurization: The extracted juice is heated to kill any bacteria, yeasts, or molds that may be present. This ensures the safety and extends the shelf life of the juice.
Juice Blending: Different fruit juices can be blended together to create unique flavors or to meet specific consumer preferences. This stage involves mixing the different juices in precise proportions.
Filtration: The blended juice undergoes filtration to remove any remaining solids or impurities, resulting in a clear and pure juice.
Packaging: The final step involves filling the juice into bottles, cans, or tetra packs. These containers are then sealed and labeled before being packaged into boxes or cartons for storage or transportation.
Quality Control: Throughout the production process, quality control measures are implemented to ensure that the juice meets the required standards for taste, color, consistency, and safety.
Automation and Control Systems: Production lines are often equipped with automation and control systems to monitor and regulate various stages of the process, ensuring efficiency and consistency in production.
The juice production line equipment usually includes the following main parts:
1.
Water treatment system: used to treat raw water, remove impurities, bacteria, and harmful substances, and ensure that the produced fruit juice meets hygiene standards.
2.
Stirring and extraction equipment: These devices are used to stir and extract juice from washed fruits. Common equipment includes juice extractors, mixing drums, and mixers.
3.
Filtering equipment: After the juice is stirred and extracted, the pulp, peel, and other solid particles need to be removed through the filtering equipment. Common filtering equipment includes filters and centrifuges.
4.
Sterilization and sterilization equipment: In order to ensure the safety of fruit juice and extend its shelf life, it is necessary to sterilize and sterilize the fruit juice. Common equipment includes ultra-high temperature sterilizers, ultraviolet sterilizers, and high-pressure sterilizers.
5.
Concentration equipment: Some fruit juices require concentration treatment to increase their taste and preservation. Concentration equipment usually uses vacuum concentrators or evaporators.
6.
Packaging equipment: The final step is to package the juice. Packaging equipment can be automatic filling machines, sealing machines, and label attaching machines.
In addition to the main equipment mentioned above, other auxiliary equipment may also be required, such as conveyor belts, storage tanks, cooling equipment, and cleaning equipment.It is necessary to select suitable equipment based on specific production needs and scale, and ensure that the equipment complies with relevant health and safety standards.
Highlights of juice processing line
1. Wide range of raw fruits are available, this line is applicable for all kinds of orange society fruits, with similar characteristic, such as citrus, lemon, orange, pomelo, grapefruit etc.
2. Flexible configuration to make the line, according to different requirements for the end products, some exact equipments with different functions are flexible chosen, for example: debitterizing, deacidification, oil refiner, evaporation etc.
3. According to different investment value and product structure, client can require average, middle level or high level processing equipments.
4. End product with pure flavor, bright colour, and high output percentage.
5. Whole line with features as high level automatical, low labour intensity, easy operation, safe function and low operation cost.
6. Whole line adopt sanitary design, can be cleaned thoroughly, with high level sanitation.
Photos of concentrated fruit juice production line
| Equipment list of concentrated fruit juice production line |
| Flow No. |
Name |
Size |
Brief specification |
| A |
Hot water generating system |
| A-1 |
Hot water tank |
V=2000L |
SUS304, PU insulation, cone cover, sealed manhole, digital show thermometer, air vent, overflow pipe, anti-eddy plate, adjustable legs, thickness of tank wall is 3mm, outer 2mm, glas tube level indicator |
| A-2 |
Hot water pump |
Q=5T/H |
SUS304, pump lift 24m, hard alloy mechanical seal |
| A-3 |
Plate heater |
Q=5T/H |
SUS304, use A3 supporter, cladding with stainless steel, use steam for heating, hot water, one stage, hasp type gasket sealed |
| A-4 |
Temperature control system |
Q=5T/H |
Germany steam regulating valves, UK steam reducing valve, Germany temperature sensor, pneumatic two position and three way valves are made in China |
| B |
Sugar and glue melting and mixing system |
| B-1 |
High speed emulsification tank |
V=1000L |
SUS304, double layer with PU insulation, high speed mixer mounted from top to bottom, the speed is 2900rpm, CIP cleaning balls, adjustable legs, breath valve, inside with graduation |
| B-2 |
High speed mixing tank |
V=1000L |
SUS304, double layer with PU insulation, quadrate shape, high speed mixer mounted from top to bottom, the speed is 2900rpm, CIP cleaning balls, adjustable legs, breath valve, inside with graduation |
| B-3 |
CIP return pump |
Q=20T/H |
SUS304, pump lift 24m, hard alloy mechanical seal, inner shell mirror polished |
| B-4 |
Milk pump |
Q=10T/H |
SUS304, pump lift 36m, hard alloy mechanical seal, inner shell mirror polished |
| B-5 |
Platform for mixing material |
|
SUS304, stainless steel stairs and handrail, stainless steel checkered plate on surface, 3500*1000*1000mm |
| B-6 |
Duplex filter |
Q=10T/H |
SUS304, tube type, 100m |
| B-7 |
Plate cooler |
Q=10T/H |
SUS304, A3 supporter, one stage, cool by tower water, hasp type gasket sealed |
| C |
Juice concentrate blending system |
| C-1 |
Vertical type screw pump |
Q=2T/H |
Food sanitary grade, manual adjustable |
| C-2 |
Blending tank |
V=6000L |
SUS304, single layer, top off-center vertical agitator 36rpm, airtight manhole, conical head, CIP spraying ball, glass tube level indicator, breather valve, supporters with adjustable feet |
| C-3 |
Milk pump |
Q=10T/H |
SUS304, pump lift 24m, hard alloy mechanical seal, inner shell mirror polished |
| C-4 |
CIP return pump |
Q=20T/H |
SUS304, pump lift 24m, hard alloy mechanical seal, inner shell mirror polished |
| C-5 |
Duplex filter |
Q=10T/H |
SUS304, tube type, 100m |
| D |
Pasteurizer, degassor and homogenizer system |
| D-1 ~ 7 |
Tubular sterilizer |
Q=6T/H |
Milk enter at ( 25~30 °C) - degass at ( 70 °C) - homogeninze at ( 65 °C) - sterilization at 137 °C hold for 15s - discharge at ( 85-92 °C), product return at 30-40 °C, fully controlled by PLC, with frequency inverter, this machine used for hot filling |
| D-2 |
Degassor |
Q=6T/H |
Fully auto controled, include pressure transmitter and water ring type vacuum pump |
| D-3 |
Homogenizer |
Q=6T/H |
Working pressure 25MPa, include frequency inverter and liquid pressure control, starting box |
| E |
PET hot filling system |
| E-1 |
Equipments before PET hot filling |
Q=6T/H |
Include bottle blowing machine, air delivery duct, vial distributing machine, capper, cap cleaning belt etc. |
| E-2 |
PET filling machine |
Q=6T/H |
12000P/H, hot filling |
| E-3 |
Processing system after filling |
Q=6T/H |
Include turning over sterilization chain, spraying tunnel, labeling, blow drier, package etc. |
| F |
Semi-automatic CIP system |
| F-1 ~ 7 |
Semi-automatic CIP system |
3×1500L |
Germany temperature auto control system, heating by tube , acid/alkali concentrate adding system, plastic buket 80L×2, SUS304, semi-automatic, one line |
| F-8 |
CIP return pump |
Q=10T/H |
SUS304, pump head 36m |
| G |
Installation part |
| G-1 |
Installation |
|
Include stainless steel and carbon steel pipes and fittings, electric installation material etc. |
A modern fruit juice production line incorporates various information technology (IT) systems and automation solutions to ensure efficiency, quality control, and food safety. Here's a detailed overview of how IT is integrated into the different stages:
1.
Receiving and Inspection: Upon arrival at the plant, fruits are scanned with RFID tags or barcodes for traceability and inventory management. Quality inspection may include optical sorting machines that use computer vision technology to identify and remove rotten or unripe fruits.
2.
Washing and Cleaning: Automated washing systems equipped with sensors monitor water temperature, pH, and detergent levels. Some plants also utilize ozone or UV-C treatments to sanitize fruits, controlled by PLCs.
3.
Juice Extraction: Advanced juicers are computer-controlled to optimize extraction rates and minimize waste. These can be based on centrifugal force or pressing mechanisms, with real-time data collection for performance monitoring.
4.
Filtration and Clarification: Filtration processes like crossflow filtration or membrane separation are automated, allowing precise control over particle size removal. The operation of these systems is managed through SCADA software, which tracks filter performance and alerts when maintenance is needed.
5.
Pasteurization/sterilization: High-tech pasteurization equipment uses PLCs to precisely control time-temperature profiles ensuring product safety while preserving flavor and nutritional content. For UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) processing, computerized systems manage the rapid heating and cooling cycles.
6.
Blending and Flavoring: Computerized batch mixing systems guarantee consistency across batches, managing ingredient ratios and flavors as per recipe specifications. They also track allergens and other critical components for labeling purposes.
7.
Quality Control: Laboratories within the facility integrate LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) to automate testing procedures, analyze results, and generate reports on parameters such as Brix, acidity, color, and microbiological tests.
8.
Filling and Packaging: Automated filling lines incorporate sensors for accurate fill levels, cap placement, and seal integrity. Vision systems verify labels and codes, including expiration dates and lot numbers. Advanced robotics may handle packaging and palletizing.
9.
Inventory and Supply Chain Management: ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems manage inventory levels, raw material procurement, production planning, and distribution logistics. Real-time tracking enables efficient handling of expiration dates and ensures FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.
10.
Maintenance and Predictive Analytics: IoT devices collect data from machinery, predicting potential failures and scheduling preventive maintenance. AI algorithms analyze trends to optimize production processes and reduce downtime.
In summary, the integration of IT in a fruit juice production line spans from the initial receiving stage all the way to final packaging and distribution, contributing significantly to increased productivity, enhanced product quality, and robust compliance with food safety standards.
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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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