Intelligent Customization: The heat of the moment

Smart value? 

If initial investment is a high priority, consider a robust and reliable machine that keeps safety in focus. A good idea would be to consider the Tetra Pak^® Pasteurizer BC, the Tetra Pak^® Indirect UHT unit DC or the Tetra Pak Pasteurizer PFC, depending on your application. Both solutions allow you to start smart, but are fully upgradeable, so you aren’t compromising growth.

Highest operational efficiency?

Our state-of-the-art solutions are ultra-efficient and feature the longest running times. One model to consider is the Tetra Pak^® Indirect UHT unit DE with tubular or plate heat exchanger. While it may require a larger initial investment, the long-term savings it delivers mean you’re getting the lowest total cost of ownership. In terms of sustainability, you get low steam consumption, plus a design for optimized cleaning, long runtime and higher uptime, which means the smallest environmental footprint.

Flexibility?

If your priority is producing a wide range of products with the same system and in different batch sizes, you don’t have to compromise on quality. For instance, both the Tetra Pak^® Pasteurizer BF and the Tetra Pak^® Indirect UHT unit PFF with tubular heat exchanger are flexible, adaptable and upgradeable for today’s needs and tomorrow’s demands; delivering first-class performance for nearly all prepared foods and beverages. The Tetra Pak^® Pasteurizer D fulfils the same needs, but for low-acid dairy applications. Feel confident producing a diverse selection of small batches or large orders, while continuously adding new products to your portfolio.

Heating Solutions

Our modular portfolio is built up on a seamless integration between process technology, automation and mechanical design. The portfolio is built upon several sub-systems addressing specific functional requirements. Within each sub-system we have the possibility to vary the solution based on specific customer needs in relation to their products, operational performance and CAPEX requirements. 

Determining these requirements allows us to select appropriate sub-system variants, which are integrated into a streamlined approach.

With this approach, our heating solutions are tailor made and every customer gets the right heating solution for them, with the performance they require.

The new Tetra Pak heating platform incorporates:

• A shared platform for all applications (dairy, beverage and food)
• A common look and feel (design, functions, components, same HMI interface)
• Predictive maintenance and traceability
• More simplicity; less complexity
• Easy upgradability to meet increasing demands as your business grows

This new customized modular portfolio integrates seven heating solutions into one process platform, offering consistent features and functionality, as well as maximum flexibility for a range of present and future heating needs. These integrated heating solutions cover the following categories: dairy, beverages and prepared foods.

Mechanical design

We offer compact designs with small footprints, yet increased serviceability and feature service areas that are optimized for easy access. All designs have common drain points, connecting points and main cable tracks to make installation smooth and operator - or service technician - friendly. The module is designed to be accommodating and upgradable to support both today’s and tomorrow’s demands. For instance, the solutions can be enhanced to support product expansion by easily adding new subsystems, as well as adapted to your individual process layout.

Automation

The modular program is tailored to perfectly fit customer needs. The architecture makes it easy to modify, integrate and develop. The new heating platform is also equipped with a new human-machine interface (HMI). The HMI displays information when needed and at any position – at the machine, in the control room, in both or via your own interface. The graphical user interface effectively displays information for everything from layout to screen colours and symbols. The interaction between humans and the computer makes the whole process seamless and synergetic, making sure operators of every experience level can easily control the system. More experienced users can utilize the advanced functions to gain even greater efficiency.

Process and product: the hea(r)t of the matter

At the heart of your line is one of four different types of heat exchanger: plate, tubular, coiled or scraped surface. Each model is designed for a range of specific applications. To match your needs with the right model, we need to know a few things about your production process, such as ingredients, capacity, viscosity, distribution, temperature program, and particle and salt content. Once we are intimately familiar with your production process, current situation and long-term goals, we can work together to deliver the best possible solution.

At Tetra Pak, we have developed our own tools to further optimize the heat-treatment process. Our unique thermal calculation program, Quantum, delivers the optimal heat exchanger configuration for you, with the right amount of heat treatment, while minimizing the likelihood of over-processing. For products containing particles, we use PartCalc to guarantee the right heat treatment, as well as particle distribution and product quality.