Dairy processing equipment suppliers often offer tailored solutions that can be customized to fit the specific needs and scale of a dairy operation, from small artisanal producers to large industrial plants. These solutions also adhere to strict hygienic design principles and comply with international food safety standards like HACCP and FDA regulations.

Complete milk processing plant equipment
A complete milk processing plant typically covers the entire process from receiving raw milk to packaging and leaving the factory, involving multiple stages of equipment and technology.
The following is a list of the main equipment required to form a complete milk processing factory, suitable for production needs of different scales:

1. Raw milk receiving and pretreatment area • Raw milk receiving tank: Receive and temporarily store raw milk, equipped with a rapid cooling system Raw milk pump: used to transport milk to the subsequent processing stage Raw milk testing laboratory: including milk composition analyzer, bacterial counter, etc., used to test the quality of raw milk Milk purifier: removes impurities such as dust and hair from milk Cooling system: Ensure temperature control of milk throughout the entire processing process.

2. Heat treatment and sterilization area • Pasteurization machine: adopts low-temperature long-term or high-temperature short-term sterilization methods to retain milk nutrition and kill harmful bacteria UHT (Ultra High Temperature Instantaneous Sterilization) Equipment: Used for producing sterile dairy products with a long shelf life Heat exchanger: used for heating and cooling milk, improving energy efficiency.

3. Homogenization and Standardization Zone • Homogenizer: Unifies the particle size of fat globules in milk, prevents fat from floating, and enhances taste Standardized equipment: Adjust the fat ratio of milk to meet the needs of different products.

4. Fermentation and processing area • Fermentation tank: used for the production of fermented dairy products such as yogurt and cheese, with temperature control function Cream separator: separates cream from milk and is used to produce butter, cream, etc Ice cream production line: including mixing, homogenization, maturation, freezing and other equipment.

5. Packaging area • Sterile filling machine: Fill milk or dairy products in a sterile environment to ensure product safety Sealing machine: Automatic sealing to maintain product sealing Labeling machine: Attach labels to packaging containers Packaging line: including wrapping machine, boxing machine, sealing machine, etc., to complete the final packaging.

6. Cleaning and Disinfection Area • CIP (In Place Cleaning) System: Automated cleaning and disinfection of various components in the production line to ensure hygiene in the production environment.

7. Quality Control and Laboratory • Microbial Testing Equipment: Detects microbial indicators in products to ensure food safety Nutrient analyzer: Analyze the nutritional content of the finished product.

8. Logistics and warehousing • Refrigerated warehouse: used to store raw milk and finished products, maintaining a constant low temperature Cold chain logistics: equipped with refrigerated transportation vehicles to ensure the quality of products during transportation.

The above equipment is configured based on the specific scale, product types, and market demands of the factory. Large factories may have more complex and highly automated production lines, while small or medium-sized factories may choose more compact and economical equipment combinations.

Milk processing equipment list

The following is a list of commonly used equipment in dairy processing, suitable for dairy production enterprises of different scales:
1. Raw milk receiving station: including milk tanker unloading equipment, raw milk receiving tank, and raw milk detection equipment (such as milk composition analyzer).

2. Storage equipment: Large milk storage tanks, usually equipped with cooling systems to keep milk fresh.

3. Pre processing equipment:

Milk purifier: removes impurities from milk, such as soil, hair, etc Centrifuge: can separate dairy products with different fat contents, such as producing skim milk or cream

Heat treatment equipment: • Pasteurization machine: kills most harmful microorganisms through low-temperature long-term or high-temperature short-term heating methods Ultra high temperature sterilization (UHT) equipment: used to produce sterile dairy products with a long shelf life Heat exchanger: used for heating or cooling milk, improving energy efficiency

Homogenizer: reduces the particle size of fat globules in milk, prevents fat from floating, improves taste and appearance Standardized equipment: Adjust the fat content of milk to ensure product consistency Fermentation equipment: used for producing fermented dairy products such as yogurt and cheese, requiring temperature and humidity control

Concentration and drying equipment: • Evaporator: used for producing concentrated milk, condensed milk, etc., evaporating water through heating Spray drying tower: the concentrated milk is made into milk powder, which is suitable for long-term storage and transportation.

Filling and packaging equipment: • Sterile filling machine: Fill milk or dairy products into packaging containers in a sterile environment Sealing machine, labeling machine, packaging machine: Complete the final packaging of the product Cleaning and disinfection equipment (CIP system): Automatically clean and disinfect all parts of the production line to ensure production hygiene Quality control and laboratory equipment: including microbiological testing equipment, composition analyzers, etc., to ensure product quality and safety Storage and logistics equipment: refrigerated warehouses, cold chain logistics vehicles, etc., used for storing and transporting dairy products.

The above equipment can choose different models and configurations based on actual production needs and scale. Small enterprises may prefer to choose multifunctional integrated equipment or small individual equipment to save costs and adapt to flexible production.