Service & Equipment

Apv gaulin High-Pressure Homogenizers

Essential for product stability, extended shelf life, and superior texture in milk, cream, and concentrated products.

Our homogenizers use **precision-engineered valve technology** to break down fat globules uniformly, preventing creaming and improving mouthfeel. We offer both single-stage and two-stage machines to meet specific product viscosity and stability requirements.

Key Benefits:

• Capacities up to 1000/3000/5000/10000 LPH
• **Consistent Particle Size:** Guarantees stable emulsions, reducing sedimentation and separation.
• **High Operating Pressure:** Available up to 600 bar for demanding applications like UHT milk.
• **Modular Design:** Easy access to pistons and valves for fast, simplified maintenance.

High-Pressure Homogenizers

A milk pasteurizer is a vital piece of dairy equipment used to heat milk to a specific high temperature for a set amount of time, and then quickly cool it. This process effectively destroys pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms, significantly extending the milk's shelf life while preserving its nutritional value, color, and flavor.

Key Benefits:

• **Pathogen Destruction:** The primary benefit is the destruction of harmful pathogenic bacteria (like E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, and the organisms causing Tuberculosis and Brucellosis). This prevents severe foodborne illnesses.
• **Reduced Disease Risk** Pasteurization is a critical public health measure that guarantees milk is safe for mass consumption, dramatically reducing the spread of milk-borne diseases.
• **Destroys Spoilage Organisms** While it doesn't sterilize the milk, pasteurization significantly reduces the count of spoilage microorganisms (like yeasts and molds).

Heat Exchanger

A heat exchanger in a milk processing unit is a piece of equipment designed to efficiently transfer thermal energy from one fluid (like hot water, steam, or heated milk) to another fluid (raw milk or chilled water) without the two fluids mixing.

Key Benefits:

• Directly translates to lower consumption of steam/power, leading to substantial reductions in operational costs.
• The design allows for very fast heat transfer, which is crucial for achieving the exact temperature required for pasteurization (e.g., $72^{\circ} \text{C}$ for 15 seconds) while minimizing exposure time.
• Equally important, the heat exchanger rapidly cools the milk after pasteurization, immediately stopping the heating process. This preserves the flavor, color, and nutritional quality of the milk.

High-Pressure Pumps

High-pressure pumps in milk processing are used to efficiently transfer and homogenize milk under controlled pressure. They ensure smooth flow, maintain product quality, and support processes such as pasteurization, homogenization, and cleaning-in-place (CIP) by delivering consistent pressure and hygienic performance.

Key Benefits:

• Provide consistent and uniform pressure for efficient processing
• Improve product quality through better homogenization
• Support hygienic operations suitable for food and dairy applications

Milk Clarifier

A milk clarifier is used in dairy processing to remove suspended impurities such as dirt, dust, and somatic cells from raw milk. It improves milk cleanliness and quality by using centrifugal force, ensuring safer processing and better final product consistency.

Key Benefits:

• Removes physical impurities and sediments from raw milk
• Improves milk quality and hygiene
• Enhances shelf life of milk and dairy products

Bulk Milk Coolers

Bulk Milk Coolers are used to rapidly cool and store raw milk at safe temperatures after milking. They help preserve milk freshness, prevent bacterial growth, and maintain quality until further processing or transportation.

Key Benefits:

• Rapid cooling to prevent bacterial growth
• Maintains milk freshness and quality
• Extends shelf life of raw milk

Storage Tanks

**Storage tanks** in milk processing are used to safely store raw or processed milk under hygienic and temperature-controlled conditions. They help maintain product quality, prevent contamination, and ensure a continuous and efficient processing flow.

Key Benefits:

• Hygienic and safe storage of milk and dairy products
• Maintains product quality and freshness
• Supports temperature control and process stability

Cheese Equipment

**Cheese Equipment** is used in dairy processing to produce a variety of cheeses by facilitating coagulation, curd cutting, cooking, molding, and pressing. These machines ensure consistent quality, hygiene, and efficiency in cheese production.

Key Benefits:

• Ensures consistent and high-quality cheese production
• Maintains hygiene and food safety standards
• Improves efficiency and reduces manual labor