Tetra Pak unveils new Tetra Therm Aseptic Flex aseptic processing unit

Swedish packaging firm Tetra Pak International has expanded its range with the launch of the Tetra Therm Aseptic Flex, a new continuous aseptic processing unit for indirect UHT treatment of dairy and other food products.

The new version of the machine features a sensor-monitored clean-in-place (CIP) solution – IntelliCIP 2.0* – to perform cleaning based on actual need, to increase production up-time.

The pre-sterilisation and hibernation phases have also been modified to by-pass and stop the homogeniser and deaerator, which can extend the life of the piston seal in the homogeniser.

In addition, a closed circuit of cooling medium in the deaerator reduces water consumption by 5,500l in a 15,000l/hr unit.

Tetra Pak Dairy & Beverage Systems business manager Bengt Eliasson said: "Tetra Therm Aseptic Flex offers dairy producers the highest levels of UHT performance at the lowest total cost and environmental impact, backed by Tetra Pak’s world-class knowledge and technical support."

According to the packaging giant, the new machine is suitable for a range of dairy products, including milk, cream, yoghurt drinks, buffalo milk, formulated dairy products and many others.

The company is offering the new machine as a stand-alone piece of equipment, or as part of an integrated Tetra Pak line solution.

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Image: Tetra Therm Aseptic Flex aseptic processing unit. Photo courtesy of Tetra Pak International SA.