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Design Scheme for Fully Automated Protein Powder Production Line
Design Scheme for Fully Automated Protein Powder Production Line
Automatic protein powder line: UF/NF membrane purification+TVR/MVR concentration+AI spray drying, 20 t/d dry basis, particle size 180 µ m adjustable, energy consumption 0.35 MWh/t, water 1、 Product positioning and scale -Terminal products: High purity whey protein powder (WPC80/WPI90), plant protein powder (soybean/pea), functional hydrolyzed protein powder -Scale: 20 t/d dry powder, key investment of about 10 million yuan (1.5 million US dollars), delivery in 12 weeks 2、 Fully automatic process module and equipment (functional level) |Module | Core Equipment&Parameters | Optimal Manufacturing Standards&New Technologies| | 1. Raw materials and ingredients | ① Ton bag unpacking machine 2 t/h, negative pressure dust removal 1800 m ³/h; ② Online weighing ingredients ± 0.1%; ③ Pre mixing/liquid micro addition station | negative pressure conveying without dust; AI vision eliminates foreign objects| | 2. Wet homogenization&enzymatic hydrolysis | ④ High speed shear tank at 1500 rpm, D90 ≤ 2 µ m; ⑤ Online pH ± 0.02, enzymatic hydrolysis at 45 ° C/90 min | Continuous enzymatic hydrolysis with optional enzyme recovery membrane| | 3. Membrane separation purification | ⑥ Ultrafiltration UF 10 kDa, ≥ 80% protein recovery; ⑦ Nanofiltration NF 2 kDa, simultaneous desalination/concentration; ⑧ CIP membrane cleaning pry | Low temperature operation ≤ 45 ° C, maintaining the natural structure of protein| | 4. Concentration and aroma recovery | ⑨ 2 effect TVR+MVR 1 t H ₂ O/h, steam 0.32 kg/kg, 65 ° Brix endpoint; ⑩ Aroma recovery column 0.8% vol replenishment | MVR impeller driven by on-site biogas, power consumption ↓ 40%| | 5. Sterilization&Sterilization | ⑪ UHT tubing 135 ° C/4 s, plant protein denaturation | 6. Spray drying | ≮ Centrifugal spray tower 1 t H ₂ O/h, inlet air 180 ° C/outlet air 80 ° C, particle size D50 180 µ m adjustable; ⑭ Cyclone+wet cleaning, dust | 7. Powder post-treatment | ⑮ Linear vibrating screen 100-400 mesh, variable frequency speed regulation; ⑯ 25 kg bag vacuum packaging machine, nitrogen filling O ₂ | 8. CIP&Digitization | ⑱ 5-tank CIP, Alkali Recovery Membrane, Chemicals -28%; ⑲ Allen Bradley PLC+EtherCAT, AI predicts 92% of faults | Digital twin: Δ T+Δ P linkage CIP, saving 2% of chemicals annually| 3、 Performance and Cost (Key Engineering Delivery) -Comprehensive yield: 1 t dry basis → 0.9 t protein powder+0.1 t by-products -Energy consumption: 0.35 MWh/t dry powder (after MVR+CHP deduction) -Water consumption: -Investment: 20 t/d dry basis approximately USD 1.5 M, key cycle of 12 weeks, BRC&EAEU certified one click delivery. 4. Summary Through the integration of "membrane separation+TVR+MVR+AI spray+key project", Shanghai Benyou Machinery provides one-stop turnkey from "raw liquid" to "high-purity protein powder", helping you easily own a world-class protein powder factory.
1/22, 2026
Compact production line for "clear juice + jam + fruit puree" of Brazilian lemons
Compact production line for "clear juice + jam + fruit puree" of Brazilian lemons
A $1 million compact production line for "Golden Lemon" in Brazil: 40 t/d AI sorting + TVR concentration + forced circulation jam evaporation, producing clear juice, fruit puree, jam, and dried granules, with 0.40 MWh low electricity consumption + 0.2 MW biogas CHP, 0.22 t CO₂-e/t fruit, and a payback period of 0.59 years; 12 weeks for key installation, BRC/GCC dual certification, and one-click direct access from traditional juice extraction to digital factory for GCC and EU shelves. **Investment scale:** USD 1 million (≈ 1 million US dollars) **End products:** NFC lemon juice, 65°Brix concentrated juice, **Origin Location:** São Paulo, Brazil (high temperature and humidity, year-round fruit supply) I. Market and Raw Material Background (from a $1 million perspective) - Production: 1.2 Mt of lemons for the 2024 season in Brazil, with a farm price of USD 0.28 kg⁻¹, acidity level of 6-8%, and harvested throughout the year; - Export window: USMCA zero tariff access to North America, with a premium of USD 2.8 L⁻¹ (for long-lasting packaging) for EU "reduced sugar" NFC; - Local demand: The Brazilian cold beverage market is growing at an annual rate of 8%. Fruit puree has entered the baby food supplement market, and fruit jam has entered the baking chain. II. Product Program of 1 Million US Dollars (40 tons of lemons per day, 300 days per year) | Product | t/d | Packaging | Market | | NFC Clear Juice 12°Brix | 16 | 1 L Sterile Brick 12 000 pph | Local/Export Retail | | 65 °Brix concentrated juice | 6 | 55 gal sterile bag 0.6 t h⁻¹ | EU compounding | | Fruit puree | Jam 40% Brix | 4 | 200 g glass jar 200 jar/min | Baking/Hotel | III. Complete Citrus Processing Plant Equipment - Functional Module with a Value of 100 Million USD 1. Receiving and preprocessing module (USD 0.20 M) - 40-ton concrete receiving silo + overhead spray pre-cooling (35 → 20 °C); - Rolling bar cleaning machine, 5 t/h, dual rolling bars + high-pressure spray, water recycling rate of 80%; - AI visual sorting machine 3 t/h — color + IR, ±1 mm accuracy, collision recognition accuracy 94%; - UV sterilizer UV-C 254 nm, dosage 30 mJ/cm², microbial reduction by 1 log. 2. Crushing-juicing-refining module (USD 0.20 M) - Hammer crusher 5 t/h + screw press, juice yield 65%, low speed - Disc centrifuge with a capacity of 5,000 ob/min, achieving turbidity ≤2 NTU, preparing for juice clarification/concentration; - Resin debittering column, -25% tannins, maintaining natural color. 3. Enzymatic hydrolysis and clarification module (USD 0.10 M) - Enzymatic hydrolysis tank 2 m³×2, 45 °C, pectinase 30 ppm, 90 min; - Resin debittering column, -25% tannins, maintaining natural color. 4. Concentration and Blending Module (USD 0.15 M) - 2-effect TVR evaporator, 1 t H₂O h⁻¹, steam 0.32 kg/kg H₂O, 65 °Brix endpoint; - Forced circulation evaporator, 0.3 t/h (jam), viscosity 9 Pa·s, 42 °Brix, no burning; - Online sugar and acid meter ±0.1 °Brix, automatic acid/essence replenishment. 5. Sterilization and filling module (USD 0.15 M)** - Tubular pasteurization at 98°C for 30 seconds (clear juice); UHT at 121°C for 30 seconds (concentrate); - Scraper sterilizer (jam) at 95 °C for 5 minutes, with 9 Pa·s, no burning; - 1 L sterile brick filling machine, 12,000 pph, H₂O₂ dry sterilization, packaging material loss - 200 g glass jar, 200 jar/min, nitrogen filling, O₂ 6. Drying & By-products Module (USD 0.10 M)** - Belt dryer at 80°C, with temperature control in sections, moisture content of 8%, and steam waste heat recovery; - 0.2 MW biogas cogeneration (fruit residue + wastewater), steam cost reduced by 30%, CO₂-e reduced by 0.22 t/t fruit residue. 7. CIP & Automation Module (USD 0.10 M)** - 3-tank CIP, alkali recovery membrane, chemicals -25%; - Allen-Bradley PLC + EtherCAT, HMI in Portuguese; remote VPN maintenance, predictive fault triggering accuracy of 92%; - Modularization of key projects: skid-mounted delivery, with on-site flanges no more than 8, and an installation cycle of 12 weeks. IV. Performance and Cost (in millions of US dollars) - Comprehensive yield: 1 t of lemons → 0.45 t (juice + pulp + sauce) + 0.35 t for fresh sale + 0.2 t dried grains - Energy consumption: 0.40 MWh/t fruit (after CHP deduction) - Water consumption: 0.85 m³/t fruit (80% recycled) - Investment: USD 1 M, key cycle of 12 weeks, one-click delivery for BRC & GCC certification. V. Market and Finance (in millions of US dollars) - Annual sales revenue: USD 8.4 M (juice 3.6 M + jam 1.4 M + fruit puree 1.6 M + dried fruit 1.8 M) - EBITDA:≈ USD 1.7 M (20 %) - Simple recycling: 1.0 M ÷ 1.7 M ≈ **0.59 years** (including carbon emission reduction benefits) - Risk: fluctuation in the real, hedge: USD-denominated contracts + biogas steam hedge for energy. VI. Summary Through the compact integration of "AI sorting + TVR concentration + biogas CHP + key engineering", a fully automated lemon production line worth $1 million has achieved a leap from traditional juice extraction to a digital factory, transforming "Brazilian yellow lemons" into high-value-added "golden juice and crispy slices", with one click directly reaching the shelves in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU).
1/15, 2026
Building a Milk-Powder Production Line in New Zealand
Building a Milk-Powder Production Line in New Zealand
This document serves as an "Accelerated Roadmap for New Zealand Dairy Powder Factories" targeting investors and engineers: from grass-fed milk sources to digital twins of spray towers, breaking down seven key processes including milk collection, evaporation, and spray drying. It provides a 2024 NZD 165 million production line benchmark, a 30-month green construction cycle, and a 35% carbon reduction sustainable leverage, helping you transform grass into "global gold"—25 kg nitrogen-filled bagged dairy powder—with minimal energy consumption, 9-year recycling, and export assurance. A Technology Roadmap for Investors and Food-Processing Engineers 1. Strategic Rationale New Zealand (NZ) exports >95 % of its milk solids, making it the world’s largest dairy net-exporter. Waikato and Canterbury regions offer: - Year-round grass-based supply (>10 t milk solids/ha) - Deep-sea ports within 200 km of major farms - Renewable-energy mix (82 % hydro/geothermal/wind) that cuts Scope-2 CO₂ by 35 % versus coal-based sites elsewhere 2. Process Overview – From Raw Milk to Whole-Milk Powder (WMP) A typical NZ “spray-dry hub” line is shown below; | Unit Operation | Key Equipment | NZ-specific Design Notes | | Receiving & chilling | Hermetic separators + plate heat exchangers (PHE) | 2 × 50 kL silos per 1 mL/d capacity; glycol snap-cooling to ≤4 °C within 45 min | | Standardisation & cream separation | Self-desludging separators with eMotion™ bowls | 75 % power saving versus open-bowl design | | Evaporation | 6-effect falling-film evaporator | Thermal vapour recompressor (TVR) lifts solids to 48 %; live-steam usage 0.27 kg steam/kg H₂O | | Heat treatment | DSI steriliser 125 °C/30 s | Positioned pre-evap to inactivate plasmin and extend run-time by 20 h | | Spray drying | MSD® 500 tower with integrated fluid bed | Inlet 180 °C, outlet 80 °C; specific energy 3.1 MJ kg⁻¹ powder | | Powder handling | Cyclones + wet scrubber + de-humidified air conveying | RH kept ≤35 % to avoid lactose glass transition | | Packaging | 25 kg valve sack FFS + nitrogen flush + VAI metal detector | Throughput 1,600 sacks h⁻¹; O₂ 3. Capacity & CAPEX Benchmark (2024 Q4 prices) - 1 million L milk/day → 135 t WMP/day - Civil, utilities and food processing machines: NZD 165 million ±10 % - Specific power: 0.85 MWh t⁻¹ powder (including EV dryer) - Water intake: 0.6 m³ t⁻¹ milk (closed-loop condensate return) 4. Sustainability Levers Already Proven in NZ Plants - Biomass boiler: Tokoroa site will burn 45,000 t y⁻¹ wood residue, cutting 28,000 t CO₂-e - Whey UF permeate irrigates an on-site native-plant nursery (riparian planting programme) - Hermetic separators + high-efficiency motors deliver 60 % power saving versus 2010 baseline 5. Digital Twin & Automation Architecture - Level-1: AS-i bus for valves & sensors; EtherCAT for drives - Level-2: Batch-S88 software with electronic signatures for infant-grade lines - Level-3: Digital twin predicts fouling in evaporator; cleans triggered at ΔP +12 % rather than fixed time, saving 2 % chemicals/y 6. Regulatory & Risk Matrix - NZ Food Act 2014 + MPI RMP; China CNCA registration if >30 % output destined to PRC infant-formula makers - HACCP, BRC GS 9, FSSC 22000 audits scheduled quarterly - Seismic: all silos and spray dryer base raft designed to NZS 1170.5 (0.33 g PGA) 7. Project Timeline (Green-Field) Month 0-3 FEED & milk-supply contracts Month 4-9 Detailed design + long-lead orders (dryer, evaporator) Month 10-24 Construction & FAT Month 25 Commissioning with 500 h “milk trial” Month 30 Final hand-over, OEE ≥85 %, powder moisture ≤3 % 8. Take-Away By pairing NZ’s low-carbon milk with next-generation food processing machines—hermetic separators, multi-effect evaporators and energy-integrated spray dryers—investors can achieve: - 25 % lower energy per tonne powder than EU average - >98 % whey protein recovery for added-value ingredients - Pay-back 9-10 years at NZD 3.60 kg⁻¹ WMP (FOB Tauranga) In short, the same pasture that feeds cows now feeds data-driven dryers, turning grass into global gold—powdered, precision-packaged and planet-proof.
12/10, 2025
Breaking News! Beyond Machinery has been awarded the title of "Industrialization Demonstration Enterprise" for the national key research and development project of the 14th Five-Year Plan
Breaking News! Beyond Machinery has been awarded the title of "Industrialization Demonstration Enterprise" for the national key research and development project of the 14th Five-Year Plan
Breaking News! Beyond Machinery has been awarded the title of "Industrialization Demonstration Enterprise" for a key research and development project under the National 14th Five-Year Plan, leading the new journey of upgrading fruit and vegetable processing equipment. On December 6, 2025, Jiangsu Beyond Machinery Co., Ltd. reached an important milestone. Bi Jinfeng, Chief Scientist of the Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Intelligent Manufacturing, and Nutritional Health Innovation Team at the Institute of Agricultural Product Processing of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, visited the factory on behalf of the project team of the "Key Technologies and Industrialization for Fruit Processing Upgrading" under the national key research and development plan of the 14th Five-Year Plan. He presented Beyond Machinery with the honorary plaque of "Industrialization Demonstration Enterprise". This recognition marks that Beyond Machinery has obtained authoritative approval from a national-level project in terms of its capabilities in research and development, technology transformation, and industrialization of fruit and vegetable processing equipment. It officially ranks among the core equipment enterprises serving the national agricultural science and technology strategy. Before the award ceremony, Chief Scientist Bi Jinfeng, accompanied by Chairman Hu Jinbao, visited the company's exhibition hall and production factory. He meticulously examined the entire process of equipment research and development, production and manufacturing, and technology application. He highly praised Beyond Machinery's modern production management system, high-precision processing technology, and the progressiveness of its independently developed complete equipment for fruits and vegetables. He believed that the equipment fully possesses the core strength to support the upgrading and upgrading of the industry. At the award ceremony, both parties engaged in in-depth discussions centered around the core issue of upgrading the fruit and vegetable processing industry. Bi Jinfeng, the chief scientist, aligned with the objectives of national key research and development projects, stated that Beyond Machinery, with its years of accumulation in equipment research and development, production, and service, has acquired the capability to undertake national-level project demonstration tasks. He hoped that Beyond Machinery would leverage its equipment advantages starting from being a demonstration enterprise, facilitate the transformation of project achievements in automation and intelligent technology for fruit and vegetable processing, and jointly address industry pain points such as "low processing efficiency and low product added value". With the handover of the plaque, Beyond Machinery officially became a partner of the national key research and development project. Chairman Hu Jinbao stated in his speech that this award signifies the trust of the national project team in Beyond's technical strength and serves as a spur for the company's future development. Beyond Machinery will strictly adhere to the national project standards, focusing on "continuous production, digital management, and intelligent control" in equipment research and development. In the process of industrialization implementation, we will proactively align with the needs of fruit and vegetable processing enterprises, allowing advanced equipment technology to truly empower industrial upgrading, and live up to the mission of being a "demonstration enterprise". The award of the "Industrialization Demonstration Enterprise" project, a key research and development project of the 14th Five-Year Plan, not only affirms the technical strength and industry contributions of Beyond Machinery, but also signifies that in the future, Beyond Machinery will leverage national-level projects to continuously delve into the field of fruit and vegetable processing equipment, injecting "Beyond strength" into promoting the upgrading of China's fruit processing industry and empowering rural revitalization through technology!
12/10, 2025
Sri Lanka Tea Beverage Factory's "Light Asset" Design Proposal
Sri Lanka Tea Beverage Factory's "Light Asset" Design Proposal
(Annual production of 2400 tons of PET ready to drink tea, total investment ≤ 1.5 million US dollars, turnkey within 10 months) 1、 Market positioning -Sri Lanka's tourism is recovering, with 2.3 million tourists in 2024. The retail price of 500 mL ready to drink tea at the airport/scenic area is 0.8 USD, and the channel gross profit is 40%. -Export to short haul island countries such as Maldives and Seychelles, with a 3-day sea freight delivery and free tariffs (Commonwealth preference). 2、 Capacity and Products -Main products: PET sugar free ready to drink tea (500 mL) 4.8 million bottles/year (2400 tons), Ceylon black tea+lemon/jasmine dual flavors. -Accessory: Concentrated tea syrup at 55 ° Brix 120 tons/year, diluted 1:6 to make smoothie base for local coffee shops. 3、 Minimalist craftsmanship and equipment configuration (all made in China FOB price) |Section | Equipment | Parameters | Estimated Price (USD)| |① Raw material transportation | 0.5 ton forklift+manual unpacking platform | shift processing of 2 tons of tea chips | 8 k| |② Hot water extraction | 2 × 500 L electric heating insulation tank | 85 ℃/20 min, batch type, two shifts of 8 t tea soup/day | 25 k| |③ Coarse filtration cooling | Plate frame filtration 40 m ²+Plate cooler | Reduced to 30 ℃, turbidity ≤ 60 NTU | 18 k| |④ Clarification | Disc centrifuge 3000 rpm 1 m ³ h ⁻¹ | Remove sediment, obtain clear tea soup | 22 k| |⑤ Mixing sterilization | 500 L shear tank+tube pasteurization at 85 ℃/30 s | Online sugar/acid addition, 5-log sterilization | 28 k| |⑥ Hot filling | Semi automatic PET hot filling line 1 500 bph@500 ML | Electric Heating Tunnel 72 ℃ → Cooling, Nitrogen Hand Twisted Cap | 35 K| |⑦ Rear section | Manual labeling+date coding+film charter machine | 4 people/shift, daily production of 30000 bottles | 12k| |⑧ Water treatment | 0.5 m ³ h ⁻¹ RO+UV | Conductivity ≤ 5 μ S | 8 k| |⑨ CIP | 200 L acid-base tank+pump | shared by three shifts, water consumption 1.5 m ³ t ⁻¹ | 5 k| |⑩ Power generation/rooftop | 30 kW grid connected photovoltaic | Annual power supply of 40000 kWh, offsetting 30% of electricity bills | 25 kWh| The total FOB price of the equipment is approximately 186KUSD Adding sea freight of 12k, insurance/customs clearance of 8k, on-site installation of 20k, civil engineering (renting a factory building for 2000 m ² renovation) of 35k, working capital of 35k, and reserve of 12k Total capital expenditure of 1.5 million US dollars (including 10% unforeseeable). 4、 Civil Engineering and Public Works (Light Asset Model) -Rent a ready-made food factory (Kandy Export Processing Zone) for 3 USD · m ⁻ ² · month; -Ground epoxy+drainage ditch, set up a 100 square meter clean area (100000 level) for filling; -Photovoltaic 30 kW self use, surplus electricity connected to the grid, saving $18000 in annual electricity bills. 5、 Automation level -The core temperature control point adopts domestic PLC+touch screen, and key data SMS alarm; -The remaining sections are manually connected, with a total of 28 employees (two shift system) and a labor productivity of 86 tons per person per year. 6、 Financial Calculation (USD) -Annual sales revenue: 4.8 million bottles x 0.45 USD (factory price)=2.16 million -Annual total cost: raw tea 480000+packaging materials 620000+labor 180000+energy 90000+other 120000=1.49 million -Annual operating profit: ≈ 670000 -Investment payback period: 1.5 million ÷ 670000 ≈ * * 2.2 years * * (excluding a construction period of 10 months) 7、 Implement milestones -T0: The contract takes effect and the equipment is scheduled for production; -T+4 months: Factory renovation completed and equipment arrived at the port; -T+July: installation, debugging, trial production; -T+October: Passed SLSLS organic tea processing certification and officially exported. 8、 Risks and Countermeasures 1. Tea chips increase by 20% → profit decreases by 5%, sign a one-year fixed price contract in advance; 2. Exchange rate fluctuations → USD quotation+forward exchange locking; 3. Peak season power shortage → photovoltaic+100 kW diesel backup engine (CAPEX already includes 50000). Conclusion: By replacing full automation with "small batch+hot filling+manual assistance", a tea beverage factory with an annual sales of 2400 tons can be established in Sri Lanka for $1.5 million, with a two-year return on investment, leaving interfaces and cash flow for the subsequent addition of MVR concentration lines.
11/17, 2025
Plant protein beverage production line: panoramic disassembly of equipment, products, and application scenarios
Plant protein beverage production line: panoramic disassembly of equipment, products, and application scenarios
Plant protein beverage is a nutritional beverage made from plants rich in edible protein such as peanuts, walnuts, almonds, soybeans, etc., through baking, grinding, separation, homogenization, UHT sterilization, and aseptic filling. Its protein content is ≥ 0.5%, containing unsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, and trace elements such as calcium and selenium. It has zero lactose and cholesterol, making it suitable for people with lactose intolerance and three highs. The production line integrates water treatment, colloid mill, centrifugal separation, 20-60 MPa high-pressure homogenization, 137 ℃/4 s UHT, PET sterile filling and CIP system, and can produce nut milk, seed milk, composite milk, plant yogurt, etc., with a production capacity of 2000-36000 bottles/hour. The product uses Tetra Pak bags PET、 Aluminum cans or glass bottles, stored at room temperature for 6-12 months, can be fortified with vitamin D and oligopeptides BCAA, Suitable for breakfast, fitness, silver hair, specialty medicine, and e-commerce scenarios. 1、 Core Equipment List (2025 Turnkey Version) |Section | Key Equipment | Typical Models/Parameters of 2025 Suppliers | Function| |① Water treatment | Primary RO+UV+ozone | HXRO-10, desalination rate of 97-99%, production capacity of 10 m ³ h ⁻¹ | Removing ions and microorganisms to prevent subsequent protein denaturation| |② Raw material pretreatment | Baking oven+peeling machine+wet grinder | Baking at 140 ± 5 ℃/25-30 min, material to water ratio 1:8, colloid mill gap 50 μ m | Enzyme inactivation, fragrance extraction, protein extraction rate ≥ 85%| |③ Slurry separation | Centrifugal separator/vibrating screen | 200 mesh, speed ≥ 3000 rpm | Remove coarse fibers and improve beverage smoothness| |④ Standardized mixing | High speed shear tank+vacuum degassing | 22 ± 2 ℃/RH |⑤ Homogenization | Two stage high-pressure homogenizer | GYB2000-6S, 20-60 MPa, flow rate 2000 L h ⁻¹ | Particle size ≤ 1 μ m, delicate taste, fat floating ↓ 90%| |⑥ Sterilization | UHT tube/spray sterilization kettle | 137 ℃/4 s (F ₀ ≥ 5) or 121 ℃/15 min (PE bottle) | Commercial aseptic, 5-log pathogen reduction| |⑦ Aseptic filling | PET blowing and filling rotary three-way machine | 36000 bph@500  mL, Hydrogen peroxide dry sterilization residue ≤ 0.5 ppm | Room temperature shelf life 6-12 months| |⑧ CIP/SIP | Five step fully automatic CIP | Alkali 2% → Acid 1% → Hot water, conductivity endpoint ≤ 10 μ S | No need to remove pipe, complete line cleaning in 2 hours| 2、 Terminal product matrix (protein content ≥ 0.5%) |Type | Representative item | Selling point | Packaging form| |Nut milk | Walnut milk, almond milk, peanut milk | Strong baking aroma, calcium content is twice that of milk | 250 mL Tetra Pak, 1 L PET| |Seed milk | Sunflower seed milk, pine nut milk | Selenium rich, hypoallergenic | High end gift box in 200mL glass bottle| |Soy milk | Soy milk, blended soy milk | Lactose free, zero cholesterol | 200-1000 mL sterile brick| |Compound milk | Peanut sesame milk, black tea walnut dew | Dual protein+tea polyphenols, antioxidant | Ready to drink aluminum can 280 mL| |Low sugar and high fiber | Low molecular weight isomaltose walnut milk | Reduced sugar by 30%, dietary fiber ≥ 3 g/100 mL | PET bottle exclusively for fitness enthusiasts| >Note: It can also be extended to make "plant-based yogurt" - fermented type, requiring the addition of a lactic acid bacteria fermentation tank and refrigeration for ripening. 3、 Matching application scenarios with production capacity |Scenario | Target Customer Group | Recommended Production Capacity | Production Line Features| |Multinational beverage groups | Wal Mart, 7-Eleven Global | 36 000 bph+pop can/glass bottle dual-mode | FDA/CE dual certification, online records comply with 21 CFR Part 11| |Special Medicine/Silver Hair Economy | Hospitals, Nursing Homes | 200mL Tetra Pak | Fortified Calcium+Vitamin D, Aseptic Cold Filling, Room Temperature Delivery| |Sports nutrition | Gym, marathon events | 280 mL aluminum can | Added branched chain amino acid BCAA, high-pressure homogenization particle size ≤ 0.6 μ m, refreshing taste| 4、 2025 'Roll' Point Express Delivery 1. Baking aroma recovery: Online condensation baking exhaust gas, aroma backfilled into the beverage, walnut characteristic aroma increased by 40%. 2. Dual enzyme hydrolysis+membrane separation: neutral protease+cellulase, free amino acids increased by 20%, and the removal rate of bitter peptides after ultrafiltration was ≥ 70%. 3. Low sugar and high calcium formula: using calcium carbonate microcapsules+oligofructose, which not only lowers blood sugar but also improves calcium absorption rate, with clean labels. 4. Flexible packaging material: 38 mm large caliber aluminum can+transparent high barrier PET, meeting the "unscrewing and drinking" sports scene. 5. Digital twin: The entire line data is connected to Alibaba Cloud/Siemens MindSphere, reducing downtime by 30% for predictive maintenance. 5、 One sentence summary Vegetable protein beverage has been upgraded from "breakfast supporting role" to "full scene nutrition solution"; Whoever masters the three-stage process of "baking and flavoring+double enzyme hydrolysis+sterile cold infusion" can create the "next generation plant-based milk" that consumers can pay for above the national standard red line of 0.5% protein content.
11/13, 2025
Strong alliance, intelligent creation of the future! Beyond collaborates with Jiangnan University to embark on a new chapter in food equipment
Strong alliance, intelligent creation of the future! Beyond collaborates with Jiangnan University to embark on a new chapter in food equipment
On October 29th, Professor Zhao Junhua, Dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering at Jiangnan University, and five expert leaders visited Jiangsu Beyond Machinery Co., Ltd. for inspection and exchange. Chairman Hu Jinbao accompanied the entire process, and Dean Zhao and his delegation visited the company's exhibition hall, laboratory, and production workshop, giving high praise to our excellent research and development capabilities and professional modern factory. Beyond Machinery, in collaboration with the School of Mechanical Engineering at Jiangnan University, has been awarded the title of "Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory" (Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology for Food). Dean Zhao Junhua personally presented the plaque to Beyond. And achieve in-depth cooperation to jointly build a "Joint Laboratory for High end Food Equipment". This marks a new stage of in-depth development in the field of food equipment industry university research integration between both parties. Having been deeply involved in the field of food equipment for many years, Beyond Machinery has always adhered to the concept of "driving industrial upgrading through technological innovation", while the School of Mechanical Engineering at Jiangnan University has a profound scientific research accumulation and talent advantages in areas such as food machinery research and development and high-end equipment technology transformation. The deep linkage of "industry university research integration" this time will achieve precise docking between "enterprise needs" and "university research": Jiangnan University will provide cutting-edge technical support and professional talent guarantee for the joint laboratory, focusing on core pain points such as intelligent, green, and efficient food equipment; Beyond Machinery, relying on its rich industry practice experience and equipment manufacturing capabilities, promotes the rapid implementation and transformation of scientific research achievements, and creates a seamless connection chain from "laboratory" to "production line". Dean Zhao Junhua stated at the award ceremony that this cooperation is a model of collaborative development between university research and enterprise industry. He looks forward to the joint laboratory as a carrier to produce more innovative achievements that lead the industry. The Chairman of Beyond Machinery also emphasized that it will take the "Joint Research and Development Project for High end Food Equipment" as a new starting point, continue to deepen cooperation with the School of Mechanical Engineering at Jiangnan University, focus on equipment innovation and upgrading in the field of deep processing of agricultural products, and inject new momentum into the high-quality development of the industry. During the visit, Mr. Hu provided a detailed introduction to Beyond's development history, core business, and technological achievements. Beyond Machinery has been deeply involved in the fields of food and fermentation pharmaceuticals for many years, and has built a complete intelligent manufacturing system with independent research and development capabilities. The advanced management concept and digital control system have attracted the high attention of Dean Zhao, and both sides have conducted in-depth discussions on topics such as intelligent upgrading of food equipment and efficient production processes. At the end of the visit, Dean Zhao and his delegation fully affirmed Beyond Machinery's manufacturing philosophy of "striving for excellence". In the core technology area, the chairman highlighted the company's independently developed automated production equipment, which has advantages in efficiency improvement and energy consumption control, and is highly compatible with the advanced manufacturing technology research direction led by Dean Zhao, laying a solid foundation for further in-depth cooperation.
11/7, 2025
Embracing the World and Pursuing Dreams for the Future | Beyond Machinery Shines at the 138th China Import and Export Fair
Embracing the World and Pursuing Dreams for the Future | Beyond Machinery Shines at the 138th China Import and Export Fair
On October 15th, the first phase of the 138th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) officially kicked off. This international trade event, which gathers global attention, grandly opened at the Guangzhou Canton Fair Exhibition Hall (No. 382 Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District) and will continue until October 19th. As a deep cultivator in the field of food processing equipment, Beyond Machinery showcased its core exhibits at the processing machinery equipment exhibition area, booth number 18.1G28, with over 240000 global buyers from 218 export markets. At present, the upgrading of the food industry is accelerating, and consumers' demand for "safe, efficient, and green" food is driving the food machinery industry into a golden period of technological innovation and market expansion. With rich industry experience and efficient communication skills, our team has successfully attracted the attention of many industry customers, partners, and end users, and explored new paths for the development of "efficient, intelligent, and green" food machinery with domestic and foreign merchants. In the golden autumn of October, Yangcheng gathers together. Shanghai Beyond brings the craftsmanship tempered by time and the light of technology, integrated into the flow of the exhibition hall, and joins guests from five continents in a sweet conversation. A new season is rising. Shanghai Beyond is willing to continue to be the shining light, illuminating the journey, bringing technology to life, and bringing sweetness to people's hearts.
10/21, 2025
Complete Milk Processing Plant Equipment: Powering Southeast Asia’s Dairy Surge
Complete Milk Processing Plant Equipment: Powering Southeast Asia’s Dairy Surge
Southeast Asia’s dairy import dependency is falling fast. From Thailand’s 5 % annual milk output growth to Vietnam’s first 100 % locally-made UHT brands, the region is accelerating green-field and brown-field investments in **complete milk processing plant equipment**. This article reviews the core technology blocks, regional market drivers, and engineering practices that define a future-proof dairy line. 1. Market snapshot – why capacity matters now - **Consumption**: ASEAN milk demand will reach 15.6 billion litres by 2027 (FAO), yet self-sufficiency averages only 18 %. - **Policy**: Indonesia’s B20 dairy tax incentive and Malaysia’s Halal JAKIM rebate encourage local processing. - **Capital**: The Asian Development Bank earmarked USD 420 million in 2024 for dairy value-chain projects, pushing processors from 2 000 L h⁻¹ stand-alone units to 10 000 L h⁻¹ **complete milk processing lines**. 2. Building blocks of a modern complete milk processing plant A typical 5 000 L h⁻¹ plant delivered in the Philippines last quarter illustrates the workflow: **A. Raw-milk reception** - 30 t load cells, six-way SS304 distribution plate, 40-mesh in-line filter, single-stage plate cooler (ΔT = 16 °C, outlet 4 °C). - Data logged by SCADA for full traceability. **B. Pre-treatment skid** - Self-desludging separator (3-phase, 5 t h⁻¹) hits 0.5 % residual fat deviation; - High-pressure homogenizer 25 MPa lowers fat-globule size to 0.7 µm for better whitening in tea applications popular in Thailand. **C. Heat treatment module** - Dual-purpose plate pasteurizer (85–95 °C, 15 s) and UHT branch (137 °C, 4 s) share the same balance tank, saving 18 % on stainless piping. - Spirax Sarco steam de-pressuring station keeps ΔT ≤ 2 °C across the plate pack, critical for energy rebates under Singapore’s ECA scheme. **D. Fermentation & value-added section** - Two 2 000 L three-layer fermentation tanks (PU insulation, dimple jacket) allow stirred or set yogurt; double-speed agitator (15/30 rpm) reduces shear on probiotics. - CIP return lines are hard-piped with 1.5 % slope to guarantee drainability for Halal cleaning audits. **E. Evaporation & spray drying (optional powder line)** - Four-effect MVR evaporator concentrates to 48 % TS using ≤ 0.28 kg steam per kg water; - Spray dryer with 9 000 rpm rotary atomiser yields whole-milk powder bulk density 0.42 g cc⁻¹, meeting CODEX 207-1999 for ASEAN intra-trade. **F. Aseptic packaging** - Tetra Prisma Aseptic 1000 ml at 2 000 packs h⁻¹ or PET hot-fill 500 ml at 3 600 bph—both formats validated for 30 °C, 70 % RH warehouse conditions typical in Indonesia. 3. Energy & water efficiency tailored to the tropics - **MVR heat-pump integration** cuts power use by 35 % versus single-effect TVR. - **Closed-loop ammonia chillers** with floating head pressure save 0.8 kWh t⁻¹ milk when ambient exceeds 32 °C. - **Rain-harvesting RO system** supplies 40 % of CIP final-rinse water, helping plants achieve ISO 14001 on sites where municipal water tariffs have doubled since 2022. 4. Digital layer – from PLC to cloud - **Allen-Bradley ControlLogix** with 10" colour HMI records 200+ alarm points; data are mirrored to an AWS IoT Core dashboard for remote OEM support. - **LIMS interface** auto-downloads antibiotic residue results; positive lots trigger an automatic divert valve—essential for EU-bound milk powder re-export from Thailand. 5. Regional compliance & service footprint - **CE, ISO 9001/22000, JAKIM Halal, Thai FDA** and **Vietnamese TCVN** are now baseline requirements. - A **7 × 24 h spare-parts hub** in Bangkok guarantees critical components (gaskets, homogeniser valves, membrane elements) within 48 h across ASEAN, reducing downtime risk for lines that run up to 22 h day⁻¹. 6. Take-away for investors Southeast Asia’s dairy boom is no longer about importing powder and re-packing. Consumers want fresh, value-added and sustainably produced local milk. A **complete milk processing plant** that marries high-efficiency evaporation, energy-recovery heat pumps and Halal-compliant CIP is becoming the regional gold standard. Shanghai Beyond Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in 2005, with a modern professional workshop of 75,000 square meters. We produce various dairy production line equipment for our customers. We provide a complete set of services including design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning, training, etc. Our customers are all over the world. Later, our sales manager will communicate with you about product details.
10/14, 2025
Discover Cutting-Edge Technology and Expertise at Booth 18.1G28
Discover Cutting-Edge Technology and Expertise at Booth 18.1G28
Guangzhou, China — Shanghai Beyond Machinery Co., Ltd., a leading force in the global food-machinery sector, is pleased to announce its participation in the 138th China Import and Export Fair (Autumn Canton Fair). The event will be held from 15 to 19 October 2025 at the Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center. Visitors are invited to consult with Beyond Machinery’s senior engineers at Booth 18.1G28, where the company will outline its latest advances in processing-line efficiency, regulatory compliance and sustainable manufacturing. Exhibition Area for Processing Machinery and Equipment Booth 18.1G28 Why Visit us 1. One-to-one engineering sessions: Senior process engineers will be on site to map out turnkey solutions matched to your exact capacity, product specification and utility constraints. 2. Discover cutting-edge technologies and equipment tailored to your needs—empower your business with innovation that keeps you ahead of the competition. 3. Exclusive commercial terms: Visitors to Booth 18.1G28 will receive limited-period discounts on new equipment orders and extended after-sales service packages not available through other channels. Contact Information For pre-event inquiries or to schedule a meeting, contact Benyou Machinery’s team: - Email: master@shbenyou.com - Phone: +86-21-67322591 - Website: www.shbenyou.com - WeChat/ WhatsApp: +86-15618668723
10/12, 2025
Beyond to Spotlight Sustainable Partnerships at drinktec 2025, Stand A5-240
Beyond to Spotlight Sustainable Partnerships at drinktec 2025, Stand A5-240
From September 15th to 19th, 2025, Shanghai Beyond Machinery will debut at Drinktec in Munich, Germany, at booth A5-240. Our company showcases its comprehensive strength and open attitude in the field of liquid food to global partners under the theme of "Creating a Green Beverage Future Together". During the exhibition, we will engage in high-level dialogues with colleagues, research institutions, and investors from various countries to share our thoughts on sustainable production and circular economy, and seek more strategic cooperation and win-win opportunities. We sincerely invite industry insiders to visit A5-240, discuss industry development together, and work together to explore the global market.
9/13, 2025
Rice protein powder production line: Southeast Asian sports nutrition "new infrastructure"
Rice protein powder production line: Southeast Asian sports nutrition "new infrastructure"
——From rice paddies to dumbbells, a complete disassembly of intelligent production line equipment 1、Market situation: Rice turning into protein, just the right trend -Southeast Asia has a population of 680 million, with an annual increase of 18% in fitness membership. The dependence on whey imports is over 90%, and there is an urgent need for a "local plant-based protein" solution. -The annual production of rice in Thailand and Vietnam is 170 million tons, and the premium for broken rice is low. On site conversion of high-value protein powder can increase profits by 30-40%. -In 2024, the popular e-commerce keyword "rice protein powder" in Thailand and Malaysia increased by 42% month on month, with a unit price of US $18-25, which is 5 times higher than that of feed grade. 2、Product positioning: Edible grade rice protein powder (protein ≥ 80%, digestibility>90%, branched chain amino acids 18%), aimed at sports nutrition, meal replacement, and plant-based milk racing; The by-product rice starch syrup can be sold to beverage factories to achieve "zero waste". 3、 Core production equipment and processes a. Raw material warehouse&pre-treatment -500 ton vertical silo+low-temperature circulating dryer (60 ℃ variable frequency), moisture content ≤ 12%. -Stone removal machine+magnetic separation+color selection, impurities b. Wet Grinding&Enzymatic Hydrolysis -Dual axis soaking tank (50 ℃ hot water, 2h) → colloid mill (120 mesh). -Continuous jet liquefier (high-temperature resistant alpha amylase, 105 ℃/5min), DE value 12-15. c. Three phase horizontal screw separation -Centrifugal equipment, with three outputs of heavy phase fiber, light phase protein solution, and medium phase crude starch; The protein recovery rate is ≥ 92%. d. Membrane concentration and purification -Ultrafiltration UF (5kDa) washed and filtered 5 times to remove ash and heavy metals; -Nanofiltration NF recovers oligosaccharides as a natural sweetener for plant milk. e. Sterilization&Flash Dehydration -VTIS steam injection instantaneous sterilization at 142 ℃/4s, browning index Δ L ≤ 2; -Vacuum falling film evaporator concentrates 12% solids to 42%, saving 35% energy. f. Spray drying -Centrifugal drying tower (with a diameter of 5m), with an inlet air temperature of 180 ℃ and an outlet air temperature of 75 ℃, equipped with a cyclone and a bag for secondary powder collection, resulting in a powder yield of 98.5%; Built in cold air jacket to maintain protein g. Post processing&Packaging -Vibration fluidized bed secondary cooling → pneumatic conveying to 100000 level clean area; -Automatic ton bag+400g canning machine, nitrogen filling -Metal detector+X-ray machine, with Fe ≥ 0.3mm completely removed. 4、 Capacity and Production Method -Module combination : 200kg/h (annual production of 1500t), 500kg/h, 1000kg/h three levels; -Floor area: 36 × 12m (single story), height 9m, suitable for standard factories in Thailand and Vietnam; -Energy consumption: steam 1.8t/t powder, electricity 620kWh/t powder, water circulation rate of 85%, in line with Thailand's 4.0 green factory indicators. 5、 Intelligent management -Edge PLC+cloud SCADA: real-time display of protein, moisture, and chromaticity; AI predicts cleaning nodes, reducing CIP water consumption by 25%. -Blockchain traceability: Scan the code to see rice planting plots, pesticide residue reports, and carbon footprints, meeting certification requirements. 6、 Suggestions for project positioning 1. Site selection on the border of Vietnam, Thailand, and Myanmar, with a radius of 100km covering both the broken rice production area and the port of Bangkok; 2. The first phase is 500kg/h, with an investment of approximately 4.5 million US dollars, to be recovered within 30 months; 3. Bind with local coffee chains and gym pre-sales, with a premium of over 20% for exports to Singapore. 7、 Case Sketch The Vietnam project will introduce a 500kg/h rice protein production line in 2023, with production reaching Q1 2024. The powder will be exported to the United States at a FOB price of US $4200/t, and the by-product syrup will be sold domestically to produce milk tea. The comprehensive gross profit margin is 38%, and the second phase of 1000kg/h is planned. From rice husks to powder cans, an intelligent production line instantly turns "field waste" into "muscle fuel". In the outbreak period of sports nutrition in Southeast Asia, the first step is to lay out rice protein powder, which is to seize the pricing power of the next wave of plant raw materials.
9/11, 2025
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