PFL-4000FB : Flow-through pasteuriser for carbonated beverages (4000 liters per hour)

Three-stages flow-through pasteurizer for the processing up to 4000 liters of beer, cider or other carbonated beverage per hour, based on the hot water heating system, with the automatic control system for the pasteurisation temperature, pasteurisation time and outlet temperature.

Technical description and equipment :

Main features:

• Beverage flows in the tubular spiral which is surrounded by hot water.
• All parts in contact with a beverage are made of stainless steel.
• Automatic beverage temperature control.
• Automatic control of the pasteurization time.
• Automatic water temperature control.
• Automatic regulation of beverage output temperature
• Mounted on stainless steel main frame
• Fast and easy cleaning using an external CIP station (the CIP machine is not included)

Pasteurization parameters :

• Maximal allowed volume of carbondioxide saturation: 6g of CO2 / liter
• Maximal flow speed of beverage: 4 000 liters/hr – This value can be changed by operator.
• Input temperature: from +2°C up to +6°C – This value can be changed by operator.
• Output temperature: from +2°C up to +20°C – This value can be changed by operator.
• Pasteurization temperature: Recommended 72°C (+/- 2°C) – This value can be changed by operator.
• Pasteurization time: Recommended 20 sec – This value can be changed by operator.

Technical parameters :

• Dimensions  (L x W x H) : 3300 x 1500 x 1800 mm / 1000 kg
• Electric power consumption: 5.5 kW / 3-phase 380-420V 50Hz
• Pressurized air consumption: 1500 Nl/hr @ 8 bar
• Water consumption in CIP mode: 3 500 l/hr

Product thermic cycle :

Inlet temperature : -03°C
Pasteurisation temp. : +75°C
Holding time 30 sec. : +75°C
Outlet temperature : +04°C

Hot water thermic cycle :

Inlet temperature : +78°C
Outlet temperature : +68°C

Propylen glycol thermic cycle:

Inlet temperature : -03°C
Outlet temperature : +02°C
Thermic power: 20000 Kcal/h
Steam flow rate at 3 bar: 80 Kg/h
Cooling power: 40000 Fg/h
Polypropylen glycol flow rate : 8500 l/h
Product pump power: 3 Kw
Hot water pump power: 1.1 Kw
Compressed air: 1500 Nl/h 8 bar
Electric supply: 5 kW 400V / 50 Hz 3 phases.

Equipment description:

Three stages plate heat-exchanger composed of:

AISI 304 inox steel frame, designed to hold the exchange plates, with AISI 304 inox steel inlet and outlet connections type DN 50 DIN 11851.

Plate guiding and holding bars and screw tightening rods made of Aisi 304 inox steel.

Heat exchange plates made of AISI 316L inox steel, 0.6 mm thick, complete of EPDM rubber sealing gaskets to joint (without glue).

Intermediate frames made of AISI 304 inox steel with connection type DN 50 DIN 11851.

Plate guiding and holding bars and screw tightening rods, made of Aisi 304 inox steel.

Feeding pump for the transferring of the product from the feeding tank to the pasteurisation plant, type AISI 316L inox steel centrifugal pump, built as per 3A health specifications, complete of electrical motor 2900 rpm.

Electromagnetic flowmeter made of AISI 316L inox steel, to measure the hourly production. Protection class IP67 NEMA4X PFA coating, process Tri Clamp connections made of AISI 316L inox steel.

Set of connections for the circulation of the product, made of DIN 32 AISI 316 inox steel pipe for human alimentary use, with inner and outer polished finishing, welded and connected by DIN 32 connection elements, complete of deviation, closure and discharge valves, where needed.

AISI 316L inox steel deviation valve for the recycling of the product, when the pasteurisation temperature is not right and in case of interruption of the filling operation, with times of sharing variables from operator mode CIP.

Counter pressure regulation valve, spring type with manual command, made in AISI 316L inox steel.

Connection set for the product heating process, made of AISI 304 inox steel pipe with opaque (brushed) external finishing, welded and connected by DN connection parts, complete of connections, Safety, deviation, closure and discharge valves where needed.

Thermoregulation group for cooling automatic temperature control, designed to circulated gelid solution from the cooling unit and plates exchanger, composed of:
– Three way modulated valve for steam with the pneumatic servocontrol.
– Pneumatic shat of valve for steam.
– Filter steam interception.
– Shut-off manual valve.
– Condense discharger.
– AISI 304 inox steel connection piping up to base limit.

Hot water preparation group through steam composed in :
– AISI 304 inox steel centrifugal pump complete of electrical motor V400 50 Hz designed to circulated hot water from the heating unit and plates exchanger.
– Brazed auxiliary heat exchanger
– Condense discharger
– Expansion vessel
– Automatic water charger.
-Safety valve.
-Safety thermostat.
-Automatic air discharger.
-Connections pipes in Aisi 304 inox steel up to base limit.

Thermo tubular dwelling group for 30 seconds time, suitable for 4.000 L/h composed by AISI 316L inox steel pipe food use type DIN 40 with polished inside and outside finishing, curves at 180° DIN welded and jointed by DIN 11851 type fitting.

Thermoregulation group for cooling automatic temperature control, composed of:
-Three way modulated valve for glycol solution of pneumatic servocontrol.
-Shut-off pneumatic valve.
-Shut-off manual valve.
-Connections pipes in Aisi 304 inox steel up to base limit.

Automatic temperature control there way modulated valve for gelid solution complete of pneumatic servocontrol and stainless steel centrifugal pump complete of electrical motor designed to circulated gelid solution from the cooling unit and plates exchanger with AISI 304 inox steel connection piping up to base limit.

Main supporting base, for the anchoring of all the components of the machine of rectangular section AISI 304 inox steel.

Optional buffer tank 1000L :

Buffer tank with capacity of 1000 liters is suitable to work at a pressure of 3 bar, for receipt of the pasteurized product, made in AISI 316 inox steel. Sheet 2B finish, cylindrically shaped bottom, rounded lid thickness 30/10 mm, and plating 40/10 mm.

Description and equipment :

• Level min. / max for inductive probes, process fittings type DIN11851 or DIN 32676;
• Manhole elliptical with internal opening;
• Bottom outlet;
• Hydro diffuser type spray ball for CIP-washing;
• Control pressure group complete with regulable valve, safety valve certified PED, fill valve, air filter and air reduction group;
• Lifting eyebolts;
• Process fittings type DIN11851 or DIN 32676;
• N.03 supporting legs;
• Pipes of connection to the plant in Aisi 316 inox steel DIN type satin internal and polished external;
• Centrifugal product pump for the transfer of the pasteurized product from the 1000 Liters buffer tank to the filling line, made of AISI 316 inox steel 3A sanitary complete of electric motor 2.2 kW.

Requirements for media, energy and environment on site :

Compressed air :

• Pressure 8 bar
• Standard quality :  ISO 8573 – Dry and Oil-Free
• Max Particles Size And Content : Class 1 (=<0,1mg/m3 <0,1μm)
• Max Condensing pressure : Class 2 (<-20°C)
• Max Oil content : Class 1 (<0,01mg/m3)

Electric connection :

• Voltage : 400 V AC ±5% (max fluctuation)
• Frequency (cycles) : 50 Hz ± 1% (max fluctuation)
• Phases : 3phases
• Auxiliares (control voltage) : 24 V AC
• IEC Standard

Ambient data :

• Outside temperature range : from -5°C to +40°C
• Average hottest period : +35°C
• Average coldtest period : +1°C
• Test temperature in the production hall : +28°C
• Relative Humidity : from 70% to 95%

Water connection :

• Temperature : +25°C
• Pressure : 2-3 BAR

Attention: Please check carefully the above specifications and utilities, making sure that they match the real data avilable on site. This page contains generic information regarding the electricity voltage, however different electrical specifications may be required for certain equipment or components included in the supply. Please refer to the details section for any variation.

The pasteurizer is produced in accordance with the legislation which includes the MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/CE, Regulation (EC) N.1935/2004, Regulation (EC) N.2023/2006, welds performed by qualified personnel according to UNI EN ISO 9606-1 / EN ISO 14732, it will be tested (performed at our factory) and it will be supplied together with the operating instructions in English language in electronic format.

Price list :

Recommended services :

Installation and commissioning work  … 600,- € for every day.

Usually 5 days is needed

Delivery time :

• Usually 60 days from the 1st payment (50% pre-payment)

Payment conditions :

• 50% when is ordered
• 50% before delivery

Warranty time :

• 12 months