Microbiological safety for your products
Natural, tasty and durable
As little as possible, as much as necessary – this is the declared goal of the product heating process in terms of parameters, time and temperature. The VarioAsept UHT system masters this challenge with flying colours.
At a glance
- Thermal product treatment for aseptic filling processes
- Used for juice products, soft drinks, teas, mixed coffee and tea drinks (VarioAsept J) and for dairy products (VarioAsept M)
- Comprises tubular or plate heat exchanger, optional deaeration module and homogeniser, buffer tank and media supply
Components of the modular component system
VarioStore tank system for aseptic lines
- Vacuum-sealed and pressurised up to 6 bar
- Fully aseptic, automatic valve manifold between UHT system and buffer tank
- With integrated system for sterile gas filtration
Module for media supply
- Uncoupling of downstream process for stable production conditions
Krones VarioSpin product deaerator
Deaeration with patented swirl infeed nozzle:
- Ensures that gas bubbles will quickly escape from the product
- Reduces oxidative impact such as loss of vitamins or discolouration of juices
Depending on product requirements:
- Plate heat exchanger
- Tubular heat exchanger with cross-corrugated tubes for less thermal impact
Alternatively: direct heating with VarioAsept D
Service module
- Energy supply for product heat exchanger
- Electrical and pneumatic controller with MCC and Krones HMI
Benefits to you
Temperature control by choice
The heating process can be optionally controlled with a precise Fvalue or temperature control system, or through flexible PU regulation.
Low product losses
A rework tank for mixing phases, the integrated buffer tank and automatic output regulation in the event of production fluctuations in upstream and downstream systems contribute to high cost effectiveness.
Long production times
Aseptic intermediate cleaning with caustic at the product treatment temperature of the heat exchanger can be carried out without interrupting the aseptic filler production as the filler is supplied by the aseptic buffer tank.
Aseptic product change-over
Water flushing within 35 minutes between the last and the first bottle (for Krones standard layout) provides high flexibility for production.
Gentle product treatment
The thermal and oxidative stress on your product will be reduced because specially designed inner tubes in the selective heater and chiller sections can be heated and chilled again very quickly.