Tetra Pak Launches the World’s Highest Capacity Homogenizer

The machine features Tetra Pak’s pioneering HD EnergyIQ, a homogenizing device that uses six gaps, rather than one, enabling it to operate at pressures around 20% lower than standard machines, while delivering the same quality end product. The result is a significant reduction in energy consumption, and considerably reduced costs.

In addition, the lower operating pressure means lower wear. Coupled with a design that allows easy service access, the Tetra Pak Homogenizer 500 offers the highest uptime for customers in the market. Like all aseptic Tetra Pak homogenizers, the machine also uses 80% less cooling water and 70% less steam compared to many alternative brands.

Anders Karlsson, Technical Director, Tetra Pak Group, told FoodIngredientsFirst: “When designing the new machine, our biggest challenge was to ensure it delivered the same homogenizing efficiency as other Tetra Pak machines on the market while having a large capacity of 63,000 litres per hour. By utilizing our technology expertise, our unique patent homogenizing technology, and data gathered through many years of working closely with our customers, we successfully overcame this potential limitation in design.”

“We expect the Tetra Pak Homogenizer 500 to help customers who are looking to expand their processing capacity, this is particularly relevant for customers in markets such as China, Brazil and the US,” says Karlsson.

The new homogenizer was launched in partnership with Chinese food company YinLu. Wu Zhong Ping, General Manager of Yinlu’s plant in Anhui, says, “Our peanut milk is a best seller in the market and is gaining popularity among young consumers. The opportunity to use the Tetra Pak Homogenizer 500 came at a time when we were looking for efficient ways to expand production and capture market growth. The machine delivers exactly what we want: it does the job of two machines with increased production and reduced operational costs, and there is no compromise on the product quality.

Karlsson adds: “Launching the world’s largest capacity homogenizer means that our customers can achieve significant economies of scale, producing more for a lower cost per liter. This is vital for dairy and beverage producers seeking to meet growing consumer demand.”