Aseptic fruit and vegetable pastes and concentrates are used for the production of beverages and drinks. Pastes and concentrates are usually packed for easy transportation in refrigerated or frozen aseptic drums.
MachinePoint supplies a drum aspiration system using automatic roller systems and vacuum aspiration or ground-thaw that allows for efficient concentrate unloading.
Advantages
- Drums are emptied in record times
- Concentrate and paste unloading efficiency is increased in terms of time compared with other unloading methods
- They are easy to integrate into blending lines
Process description
The containers are emptied by high-vacuum suction which is generated by liquid ring pumps. The concentrate then flows into a steel tank, and from this tank the product is extracted by pumping.
When the concentrate is frozen, the system contains a tunnel that pre heats the drums defrosting the drums outside. The drums follow into a high efficiency cruser that minces the ice. Once the ice has been minced it is pumped through a heat exchanger.
Equipment integrated in the system:
- A liquid ring pump that provides the vacuum necessary to suck the product
- A pump with speed control that keeps the tank at the desired level
- Automatic CIP
- Waste reduction system
- A handling systems that consist of roads rollers with hydraulic motorization automatically controlled
- In computerized plants, the barcode scanner ensures batch traceability
- Siemens S7 PLC Automation
- Made of stainless steel ASI-316
- Suction hose made out of FDA compliant material
Buying guide: Key considerations when acquiring drum aspiration systems
Drums aspiration is a process used in the food industry to transfer liquids from one container to another efficiently and controlled. It works by creating a vacuum in the destination drum, allowing the liquid to be suctioned from the source drum to the destination drum through a system of pipes and valves.
You can find used machinery with drums aspiration technology at MachinePoint, where we offer a wide range of high-quality industrial equipment, including drums aspiration systems from renowned brands in the food industry.
Drums aspiration facilitates the movement of liquids by creating a controlled and constant flow from the source drum to the destination drum. This is achieved by generating a vacuum in the destination drum, allowing the liquid to be efficiently and without loss suctioned.
When investing in drums aspiration systems, it is important to consider the required production capacity, compatibility with the types of liquids to be transferred, ease of maintenance and cleaning, as well as the manufacturer’s reputation and the availability of spare parts. MachinePoint can advise you on selecting the right equipment for your specific needs and offer cost-effective options for used machinery.
