Dairy Processing Lines

🌐 Overview

Dairy processing lines are integrated production systems designed to handle the transformation of raw milk into a wide range of high-quality dairy products, including pasteurized milk, UHT milk, yogurt, cheese, cream, butter, and milk powder. Tailored to industrial-scale operations, these lines offer full automation, hygienic design, and precise process control to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with international food standards (HACCP, ISO22000, FDA, etc.).

🏭 Core Applications

• Pasteurized & UHT Milk

• Yogurt (stirred, set, drinking)

• Flavored & Fortified Milk

• Butter & Cream Products

• Cheese (soft, hard, processed)

• Milk Powder (whole, skimmed, infant formula)

🔧 Key Components of a Dairy Processing Line

A standard dairy processing line is modular and scalable, consisting of the following main sections:

1. Milk Reception & Storage System

• Equipment: Milk reception tank, weigh scale, filter unit, raw milk storage tank

• Function: Receives and holds raw milk with accurate volume tracking and CIP-cleanable storage tanks.

• Material: SS304/316L food-grade stainless steel

2. Clarification & Standardization

• Equipment: Centrifugal clarifier, milk separator, standardization unit

• Function: Removes impurities, separates cream and skimmed milk, and adjusts fat/protein ratio to desired product specs.

3. Pasteurization & Heat Treatment

• Equipment: Plate or tubular pasteurizer, UHT sterilizer, balance tank

• Function: Heat treatment to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms while preserving flavor and nutrition.

• Temperature Range: 72–137°C depending on the product

4. Homogenization & Deaeration

• Equipment: High-pressure homogenizer, vacuum deaerator

• Function: Reduces fat globule size for uniform texture and taste; removes air to improve shelf life.

5. Fermentation & Maturation (For Yogurt, Cheese, etc.)

• Equipment: Fermentation tanks, incubation systems, agitators

• Function: Controlled environment for cultures to develop flavor and consistency.

6. Filling & Packaging

• Formats: Bottles, pouches, cups, cartons, bulk tanks

• Filling Systems: Aseptic, hot-fill, cold-fill, rotary or linear

• Automation Options: Full or semi-automatic, customizable based on factory layout

7. CIP Cleaning System

• Function: Automated cleaning-in-place system ensuring sanitary conditions across all equipment, minimizing downtime and chemical usage.

✅ Technical Advantages

📈 ROI & Business Benefits

• Consistent Product Quality → Lower complaint rate and higher brand trust

• Reduced Labor Cost → Up to 60% lower compared to manual operations

• High Yield Rates → Minimal raw milk loss (<1%)

• Quick Payback Period → Typically 12–24 months depending on product type & capacity

• Hygienic Compliance → Meets EU/FDA export requirements, facilitating global trade

🧩 Customization Options

We provide tailored solutions for small-scale startups, mid-size dairy producers, and large-scale manufacturers. Customizations include:

• Multi-product compatibility (e.g., milk + yogurt + cream)

• Energy-saving upgrades

• Integration with MES/ERP systems

• Regional standard compliance (e.g., CE, UL, CSA)

• Turnkey plant design & installation

🔍 Case Study: 10,000L/Day Yogurt Production Line – Middle East

• Challenge: Need for hygienic yogurt processing with minimal labor

• Solution: Full automation with pasteurization, fermentation, and automatic cup filling

• Outcome: Increased output by 80%, reduced operating costs by 40%, passed ISO22000 audit within 3 months

📦 Delivery Scope

• Process Equipment (tanks, pipelines, valves, pumps)

• Control Systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA optional)

• Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)

• Installation & Commissioning Support

• Operator Training & Spare Parts Package

• Compliance Documents (Material certificate, FAT, CE marking, etc.)

📞 Let’s Build Your Dairy Plant

Whether you’re launching a new dairy brand or upgrading an existing facility, our engineering team will work with you from concept to commissioning. Contact us today to get a tailored layout, budget quote, and ROI analysis based on your specific needs.