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 (and other on place services)  … 750,- € 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

General sales conditions :

This document is subject to final confirmation after receipt of samples of the bottles, labels, caps, capsules and information on all raw materials to be processed. Following conditions are applicable unless otherwise stated in the above document.

1. General Principles
These terms and conditions of sale shall be applied unless otherwise specified in an agreement written by the seller and the customer (herein referred as the “Buyer”). When a Buyer sends an order, it implies full acceptance of these Conditions of Sale and supersedes any previous offers, correspondence and quotations between the Parties.

2. Sales Contract
The Seller shall be bound to abide solely by the terms specifically set forth in the present document. The Parties are bound to respect the terms of the Conditions of Sale only after the Seller has accepted the Buyer’s order in writing, in the form of a confirmation of receipt of the order.

3. Prices
Prices are “EX-WORKS”, VAT is not included. The quoted prices do not include shipping, insurance or packing. These items will be calculated separately.
Prices are established on the basis of economic and financial conditions as of the date of the quotation.
Prices are quoted for Products only and do not include technical data, or patent or proprietary rights.

4. Delivery
4.1. Delivery terms shall be calculated as of the date of the confirmation of the receipt of the order.
Delivery time is subject to receipt of the payment to deposit account, samples necessary for the construction of the equipment and technical details. In any event, if the order is suspended, after that date, for any of the following reasons such as non-payment of invoices, lack of approval of drawings, non receipt of samples or prototypes, transfer of export or import licenses, credit facilities, etc., the delivery date shall be considered as of the date said conditions are fulfilled.
4.2. The delivery date indicated by the Seller shall be considered an estimate. Unless specifically agreed otherwise by the Seller and Buyer, missing the delivery date shall not be cause for cancellation of the order or entitle the Buyer to any indemnification.

5. Force Majeure
Any conditions of force Majeure shall be cause for the Seller to suspend its commitments until said conditions shall cease to exist. The following conditions shall be considered force Majeure to the terms and conditions of sale: any unforeseeable circumstance the effects of which could not be reasonably prevented by the Seller and which are of such nature as to prevent the Seller from fulfilling its obligations.
The following conditions constitute force Majeure : fire, flood, interruption or delay in transportation, shortcomings on the part of a supplier or subcontractor, strikes of any kind, machine breakdowns, epidemy, goverment restrictions etc.

6. Insurance and Transportation
The goods shall be shipped at the buyer’s risk. The buyer shall be responsible for inspecting the goods upon arrival and, if necessary, advise the shipper of any damages. Upon receipt of specific instructions from the Buyer, shipments may be insured by the Seller who will then bill the buyer for the insurance costs.

7. Installation & Setting up
In case that assembly and start-up operations are requested, the Seller will guarantee the execution of the plant assembling and start-up in the lowest possible time, at prices indicated in the standard tariff unless otherwise specified in the present document. Seller´s technicians will start assembling work after a communication with the Buyer who confirms that the machines arrived on site in good condition, that the eventual preparing operations have been carried out and that all rooms and relative utilities in place have been finished in accordation with the Seller´s requirements (building works, piping and electric nets). It is understood that at technician/s arrival the necessary manual labour, all lifting and movement means will be at disposal as well as the necessary work-shop equipment and needed tools.
The Buyer will prepare and ensure :
• the area provided for the installation and the appropriate access routes free from stored materials or equipment;
• the necessary mains supply requirements such as water, steam, inert gas, product, electrical connections, compressed air, etc. available at the specified predetermined user points.
• the necessary handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.) to discharge, to allow site positioning and handling of equipment and materials on site and the necessary personnel dedicated to such tasks.
• placing the products and all required raw materials on site in sufficient quantity for conducting the necessary equipment tests.
If the installation is not carried out or will be prolonged, due to delays whether attributable to the Buyer, then the Seller will charge the Buyer the costs related to technicians’ time at an hourly rate prescribed in our intervention tariff, and also the cost of expenses incurred for travel, food and lodging.
Furthermore, the Buyer’s staff, appointed to control and maintain the equipment, must co-operate with the Seller’s technicians for the assembling operations and to receive training.
Installation, start up and commissioning of the equipment are at the expense of the Buyer who will be charged the cost of technical assistance provided at our standard rates and terms and conditions (details provided on request and may vary depending on the country of destination).
During the commissioning of the system, the technical personnel of the Seller will carry out various routine tests on the equipment which may cause a certain amount of product loss. The Seller will not be held responsible for such losses and will not be liable for any claim of compensation.

8. Conditions for Acceptance on the part of the Buyer
8.1. Product features shall be those published in the most recent edition of the manufacturer’s specifications, unless other features are specifically agreed upon between the Seller and the Buyer.
8.2. The output capacity of the Products described in the present document result from an average calculation carried out with similar product characteristics or as a result of a theoretical calculation, unless otherwise specified. The Seller will advise the Buyer about the real effective capacity after having trialled the Product with the sample Products supplied by the Buyer. In the case that product samples are not supplied by the Buyer, the Seller shall not be responsible for properties different from the values stated in the offer.
8.3. The Seller’s goods are subject to tests and inspections in the factory where they are manufactured. The Buyer is entitled to request that the goods be inspected in his presence. If the Buyer cannot attend said inspections after having been given the agreed, advance notice of the date by the Seller, the Seller may send the
Buyer the inspection report that the Buyer will accept without discussion.
8.4. In order to be accepted to the provisions of this paragraph, all claims regarding the goods supplies shall be prepared according to the instructions provided by the Seller and contained in the documents sent with the goods.
8.5. No goods may be returned without prior authorisation from the Seller.
8.6. When a return of goods is accepted by the Seller, the Seller shall have the option to repair or replace the item(s) or to issue a credit note for the items acknowledged to be defective. In any event, the Buyer shall not be authorised to consider the return of goods, to suspend any payments due to the Seller, nor to cancel all or any part of any still pending order.

9. Payment Terms
Payments to the Seller covering price of the goods and related services supplied shall be effected according to the conditions set forth on the present quotation or order confirmation and the invoice. In the event the purchaser does not pay an invoice or part of it, the Seller shall be entitled, without prejudice to its other rights, to suspend all deliveries, irrespectively of the terms of the order(s) until full payment is received.

10. Title
Notwithstanding the effected delivery to the purchaser, the goods shall remain the property of the Seller until full payment is received. In the event that the purchaser does not effect payment by the established date, the Seller may repossess back already the delivered goods. In any event, as specifically stipulated, the purchaser shall be responsible for all damages and losses that may occur after delivery.

11. Warranty
The Seller engages to try solving all eventual defects coming from designing, production and assembling defects, guaranteeing the regular running of the supplied equipment for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment, if not agreed different time.
The warranty does not include normal wear and tear , and break downs due to an incorrect or improper use, to lack of diligent maintenance and to the non observance of technical descriptions as well as instructions indicated on the hand books which will be supplied to the Buyer. Warranty is limited to mechanical parts which are not subject to wear and does not include electric and electronic components, as per international guarantee regulations. Defective parts under guarantee must be returned to the Seller for examination and assessment of the defect, for the Buyer´s costs.
Replacement of damaged parts will occur after the manufacturer’s examination and confirmation of the damage of the returned defective component.
Replacing the components with non original parts by the Buyer or his customer shall invalidate the warranty unless such replacement has been specifically permitted by the Seller in writing. Spare parts supplied under guarantee are delivered free of charge EX-WORKS. All expenses for shipment of such parts from EX-WORKS to destination, including our technician’s travel, food and lodge are at customer charge. The Seller’s own technician labour for installation of spare parts under guarantee is free of charge. Any intervention carried out on the Seller’s equipment by the Buyer or by third party technical personnel are only for customer’s charge and responsibility. Modifications or interventions on the equipment may invalidate the guarantee terms unless explicitly authorised by the Seller.

12. Transfers
By virtue of this document, any transfer by the purchaser of any contract without prior makes agreement from the Seller shall render the contract null and void and shall relieve the Seller of any future obligations.

13. Court of Jurisdiction and Applicable Laws
In the event of judicial proceedings, the rights, obligations and claims of both parties will be decided by a court in a European country and city chosen by the Seller, irrespectively of the agreed upon terms of sale and payment, as well as warranty problems or in the event of multiple defendants.
The agreement and any difference or dispute arising out of it or related to it shall be governed, construed and interpreted in accordance with the Laws of Czech Republic. If any dispute, difference in opinions or question shall arise between the Parties under or in connection with the Contract, including any dispute on the validity of the Contract, such dispute, difference or question shall be finally settled by arbitration under the Rules of Arbitration of the Ministry of commerce of Czech Republic as in force and effect at the date hereof by one or more arbitrators appointed in accordance with the said Rules. The language to be used in the arbitrate proceedings shall be English. The seat of arbitration shall be Opava, Czech Republic. The decision of the arbitrators shall be final and conclusive and shall be binding on the Parties.

14. Compliance with Safety Regulations
The Equipment is built according to the European CE regulations. It is the duty of the Purchaser to inspect all Products and to provide proper safety devices to safeguard the operators from harm and to ensure compliance with all Safety Regulations. By accepting the “Order Confirmation”, the Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the goods may not include or require the necessary safety equipment to permit safe operation or comply with Local, State, Federal, Industry and/or other applicable Safety Standards or requirements which may be different from the CE regulations. Before placing the equipment in operation the Buyer agrees to utilise such safety equipment and will give operators such instructions and/or warnings as necessary to permit safe operation and to comply with Local, State, Federal, Industry and/or other applicable Safety Standards or requirements. Purchaser further agrees to indemnify and hold Seller and their officers, employees harmless from any and all liability which may be imposed upon Seller and any and all costs, including attorney fees, incurred as a result of any claim made against Seller for injury arised out with the Products, that was caused or contributed to by purchaser’s or user’s failure to provide safety equipment and/or instructions and/or warnings necessary to operate this Products safely.

15. Instruction manuals:
The instruction manuals, assembly manuals, operation manusls, maintenance manuals are supplied exclusively in English language.