Apple Juice Plant Sterilization, Clarification & Concentration Equipment

After-sales Service:	Engineer on-Site Guide /Remote Guide by Video
Warranty:	2 Years
Customized:	Customized

📋

Basic Information

Certification:

CE

Scale:

Medium

Automation:

Automatic

Structure:

Membrane Filtration

Operation:

Continuous

Energy:

Cold Sterilization

Property:

Physical Sterilization

Type:

Membrane Separation

Specification:

5000mm*2200mm*3000mm

Origin:

China

⭐

Core Advantages

🔍

Product Overview

The Apple Juice Plant Sterilization, Clarification & Concentration Equipment is an integrated high-efficiency processing system designed for fruit juice deep processing. It integrates three core functions: impurity removal, sterilization, and concentration. Based on advanced membrane separation and low-temperature concentration technology, it delivers clear, sterile final products while maximizing the retention of natural flavors, vitamins, and active ingredients. It meets global food safety standards such as FDA, SC, and EU regulations.

⚙️

Working Principle

The system adopts a "membrane separation + low-temperature concentration" combined process, ensuring pure physical processing without chemical additives.

1. Pretreatment Stage

Fresh juice is filtered through a 5-10μm precision pre-filter to remove large-particle impurities, protecting subsequent membrane elements and extending service life.

2. Clarification & Sterilization Stage

Ultrafiltration (UF) Clarification: Uses membranes (10,000–50,000 Da) to remove colloids and fine particles at room temperature.

Membrane Sterilization: Achieves microbial removal (bacteria, yeasts, molds) with a sterilization rate of ≥99.99%, avoiding thermal damage to the product.

3. Concentration Stage

Nanofiltration (NF) Pre-Concentration: Selectively retains sugars and flavor compounds while allowing water to pass, concentrating solids from 10-15% to 25-30%.

Vacuum Low-Temperature Final Concentration: Further concentrates juice to 65%–70% Brix at 40–60℃, reducing energy consumption by 30%–50%.

🧩

Core Components

Component Unit	Core Equipment	Function
Pretreatment Unit	5-10μm precision filter, buffer tank, feed pump	Remove large particles and stabilize flow
Clarification Unit	UF/MF membrane module (PVDF/PES), circulation pump	High-precision impurity removal and sterile filtration
Concentration Unit	NF membrane module, vacuum concentrator, heat exchanger	Low-temperature concentration and active ingredient retention
Control Unit	PLC automatic control system, online monitors	Automated parameters and stable quality control
Cleaning Unit	CIP online cleaning system, reagent tanks	Prevent fouling and extend membrane service life

📊

Technical Parameters

Parameter Category	Specification Range
Processing Capacity	50–10,000 Kg/h
Clarification Membrane	UF/MF membrane (pore size: 0.1–1 μm)
Concentration Membrane	NF membrane (operating pressure: 0.8–1.5 MPa)
Vacuum Temperature	40–60℃
Final Soluble Solids	65%–70°Bx (customizable)
Sterilization Rate	≥99.99%
Operating Pressure	0.2–0.4 MPa
Contact Material	304/316L Stainless Steel, Food-grade PVDF
Control System	PLC + Touch Screen

💡

Application Scenarios

Fresh Fruit Juice: Clarification of orange, apple, and pear juice for high-end NFC products.
Tropical Fruit: Concentration of mango, dragon fruit, and passion fruit while retaining unique flavors.
Functional Drinks: Concentration of sea buckthorn and blueberry juice to enrich active ingredients.
Concentrate Base: Production of high-concentration juice for bottled drinks, fruit wines, and jams.

🏢

Professional Manufacturing

With 20+ years of experience in system manufacturing, we are a certified original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specializing in advanced liquid processing and treatment solutions. We offer:

Customized package design (AutoCAD, SolidWorks-supported engineering).
Professional after-sales services including on-site inspection and system refurbishment.
Compliance with global industry standards and rigorous quality control.

❓

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sterilization efficiency of this system?

The equipment achieves a sterilization rate of ≥99.99%, effectively removing bacteria, yeasts, molds, and spores through high-precision membrane interception.

How does low-temperature concentration benefit the juice?

By concentrating at 40–60℃ under vacuum, the system avoids thermal damage, ensuring natural flavors, vitamins, and active nutrients remain intact.

What is the energy-saving capability?

The combination of membrane pre-concentration and vacuum technology reduces energy consumption by 30%–50% compared to traditional single-stage thermal concentration.

Can this equipment handle different types of fruit?

Yes, it is versatile and suitable for apple, orange, mango, dragon fruit, passion fruit, and functional juices like sea buckthorn or blueberry.

Is the system automated?

Yes, it features a PLC automatic control system with online monitoring of flow, pressure, temperature, and soluble solid content for unattended operation.

What certifications does the equipment hold?

The design and materials comply with major global food safety regulations including FDA, SC, and EU standards.