SWITZERLAND | Tetra Pak has announced the expansion of its homogeniser range with the Tetra Pak Homogeniser 15C and the Tetra Pak Homogeniser 20C.
Traditional homogenisation often requires two devices: "first-stage” and “second-stage”. However, Tetra Pak's experts have reimagined this by combining both devices into a single entity, the innovative HD21 homogenisation device.
This has allowed the required homogenisation process and pressure adjustments to be conducted within the same compact machine with a single pressure adjustment. The HD21 homogenisation device has enabled an energy reduction of up to 25 percent compared to a homogeniser using a conventional homogenisation device.
"Homogenisation 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 state-of-the-art solutions to meet a broader range of our customer’s needs,” said Fiona Liebehenz, Vice President of Key Components Plant Solutions and Channel Management, Tetra Pak.
“By combining the first and second homogenisation 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. Both aspects that matter for our customers.”
She added that Tetra Pak partnered with businesses of all sizes across all geographies, offering valuable and scalable solutions that can grow alongside its customers.
The expansion of the homogeniser range was just one example of how Tetra Pak has continued to innovate for its customers at every stage, ensuring cost-effective efficiency and seamless integration into their existing food and beverage operations.
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The two-in-one solution, available with the Tetra Pak Homogeniser 15C and the Tetra Pak Homogeniser 20C, has only two components compared to six components in a conventional homogeniser. This has reduced complexity and lowered 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 homogenisation.
Whereas the uneven wearing of components would previously necessitate their replacement, the new homogenisers offer symmetrical wear parts that can simply be turned by the operator, doubling the lifespan of parts and reducing the overall maintenance costs for the device.
This has been further supported by access to Tetra Pak’s spare parts and maintenance programme, which extended the life of all equipment and lowered the total cost of ownership for manufacturers.
These attractive and cost-effective units were simple to integrate and operate in existing lines due to a compact design that houses all essential parts inside the homogeniser and a straightforward clamp connection.
The technology also allowed the desired homogenisation at a lower pressure than conventional homogenisers, allowing for long-term cost savings and more efficient line performance.
These new models join a range of market-leading homogenisers sold by Tetra Pak in global markets.
