Tetra Pak adds two new homogenizers
Credit: Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak has expanded its homogenizer range with the Tetra Pak Homogenizer 15C and Tetra Pak Homogenizer 20C, offering solutions for manufacturers seeking simplicity and flexibility without compromising on performance, the company says.
Traditional homogenization often requires two devices, which are commonly referred to as “first-stage” and “second-stage.” However, Tetra Pak has combined both devices into a single entity, the HD21 homogenization device, allowing the required homogenization process and pressure adjustments to be conducted within the same compact machine with a single pressure adjustment. The HD21 homogenization device enables an energy reduction of up to 25% compared to a homogenizer using a conventional homogenization device, it says.
Fiona Liebehenz, vice president of key components plant solutions and channel management at Tetra Pak, comments, “Homogenization is critical in many food and beverage production processes. But not all products or factories require complex machinery, so we took on the challenge to simplify the current solutions to meet a broader range of our customer’s needs. By combining the first and second homogenization stages into a single device, we’ve created a flexible machine with fewer parts, which reduces both the initial investment and long-term maintenance costs.”
The 2-in-1 solution, available with the Tetra Pak Homogenizer 15C and the Tetra Pak Homogenizer 20C, has only two components compared to six components in a conventional homogenizer. This lowers the upfront cost and ongoing maintenance requirements for manufacturers. Additionally, Tetra Pak has addressed the challenge of asymmetrical wear of parts such as valves during homogenization. The new line of homogenizers offer symmetrical wear parts, which can be turned by the operator, doubling the lifespan of parts and reducing the overall maintenance costs for the device.
These units operate in existing lines, due to a compact design that houses all essential parts inside the homogenizer and a clamp connection. The technology allows the desired homogenization to be achieved at a lower pressure compared to conventional homogenizers, with a narrow gap within the device. This reduces energy consumption, allowing for long-term cost savings and more efficient line performance, Tetra Pak says.
These new models join a range of homogenizers sold by Tetra Pak in markets worldwide. For more information visit: Homogenization | Tetra Pak Global.