Full Automatic Milk Processing Plant

AGICO supplies a milk processing plant that can be configured for milk reception, cooling and storage, filtration or clarification, homogenization, pasteurization and filling. The exact milk processing equipment depends on the dairy product, required capacity and packaging. The supplier lists 304 stainless steel and food-grade elastomers for selected components; confirm all product-contact materials and applicable hygienic design requirements in the final specification. 

Milk Processing Plant Workflow and Equipment

Raw milk purification

Filtration and centrifugal clarification are two options for removing physical impurities from raw milk. The selected filter or clarifier, and any automatic discharge system, depend on the dairy plant capacity and incoming milk specification.

Homogenization

Homogenization reduces the size of milk fat globules to improve emulsion stability and limit cream separation. A high-pressure homogenizer may be specified for the proposed dairy line; pressure and placement in the process depend on the finished product.
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Pasteurization

Batch and HTST pasteurization are distinct process choices. As a reference for ordinary milk, the US Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance lists 63℃ for 30mins (batch) and 72℃ for 15s (HTST), subject to product-specific conditions and validation. The legacy page listed broader 62-65℃ and 72-75℃ ranges; these are not universal validated operating settings. It also listed 130-150℃ for 0.5s to 15s as a UHT reference, but UHT and aseptic packaging require a separate engineered and validated process. Confirm the applicable local rules, milk formulation, equipment design and control plan with qualified dairy-process personnel.

Cooling

The legacy line description targets cooling refrigerated pasteurized milk to under 4℃ before packaging and storage. A plate heat exchanger can recover heat in an HTST system, followed by final cooling. Refrigerated milk packaging and shelf-stable aseptic milk are different process configurations; cooling, filling and storage conditions must be validated for the selected product and market.

Milk Processing Equipment Features and Site Requirements

1. The illustrated line uses a centrifugal pump for milk transfer. Pump sizing, seal design and hygienic suitability should be confirmed for the specified process.
2. Steam heating is one option for the thermal process; confirm the available utility and selected heat-exchange equipment.
3. The legacy specification lists SUS304 stainless steel for the tank body, cover and control cabinet, and 3mm plate thickness. Confirm the material scope and thickness for the quoted model.
4. The legacy specification refers to 3 timing-system modes for the pasteurizer and centrifugal pump. Confirm the actual controls, set-point functions and validation records for the proposed system.
5. Confirm the closed-system design, filtration position and sanitary connections in the final process diagram.
6. Composite-bag filling is one listed packaging option. Electrical and compressed-air requirements depend on the selected filler, so confirm both in the utility schedule.
7. The legacy specification lists Schneider control components and some Omron relays; confirm current brands and substitutions in the quotation.
8. RB10 thermoregulator and 2Z time controller are legacy model references; confirm current control models and process-validation functions.
9. The legacy pipeline reference is Φ25 stainless-steel tube with 1.5 mm wall thickness. Confirm pipe size, grade and hygienic fittings for the required flow rate.
10. The legacy layout lists 40 m2 floor area, 3.5m height and 39.0kw total power. These are reference figures for that configuration, not universal requirements.
11. Site utilities may include cooling water, compressed air, electrical power, interconnecting cables and wastewater drainage. Confirm quantities and connection points for the quoted equipment.
12. Request a quotation for a complete milk processing plant or individual dairy equipment. Provide the target product, raw-milk quality, required capacity, pasteurization method, packaging format and site utilities so the process scope can be defined.

Milk and Dairy Product Packaging Options

The illustrated packaging formats are examples. Select a validated filling and storage process for pasteurized milk; other dairy products or shelf-stable packages require their own process and equipment specifications.