Dairy Thermal Processing

UHT Processing System for Dairy Products

A complete ultra-high-temperature processing line for milk, cream, and formulated dairy beverages. Sterilization, homogenization, deaeration, and aseptic cooling are combined into one controlled train, delivering commercial sterility with shelf life measured in months rather than days.

135 – 150 °C Sterilization Temperature
2 – 6 sec Holding Time
Up to 90 % Heat Recovery Rate
6 – 12 months Ambient Shelf Life
Process Sequence
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Preheating & Regeneration Recovers heat from the sterilization outlet to warm incoming product
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Deaeration Removes dissolved oxygen and volatile off-notes before thermal treatment
03
UHT Sterilization Holding tube delivers the validated time-temperature combination
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Homogenization Two-stage reduction of fat globules for stable emulsion and texture
05
Aseptic Cooling Brings product to filling temperature under sterile boundary conditions

Core Advantages

Built for continuous dairy duty where thermal precision determines both safety and sensory outcome.

  • Fully automatic control of sterilization temperature, flow, and holding time
  • Regenerative heat recovery reduces steam and cooling water consumption
  • Automatic diversion protects downstream sterility during any deviation
  • Continuous operation supports extended production runs with minimal downtime

Product Characteristics

Sanitary construction with instrumentation that supports validation and audit readiness.

  • 316L stainless steel with sanitary welds and dairy-grade surface finishes
  • Tubular or plate heat exchangers selected against product viscosity and fouling tendency
  • Integrated homogenization and aseptic cooling sections within one control train
  • PLC control with HMI, batch logging, and CIP sequence integration

Application Scenarios

Deployed across dairy categories where ambient stability unlocks distribution reach.

  • UHT white milk for ambient retail and export markets
  • Flavored milk, cocoa drinks, and formulated dairy beverages
  • Cream, coffee creamers, and dairy-based concentrates
  • Aseptic filling lines for extended shelf life dairy products

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions raised during dairy UHT system selection and validation planning.

The combination is set by product type, fat and solids content, and the target sterility assurance level. Dairy products typically run 135 to 150 °C with holding times of 2 to 6 seconds, validated against the specific product formulation.
Short holding times, tight temperature control, and regenerative preheating limit total thermal exposure. This preserves color, flavor, and heat-sensitive nutrients while still achieving commercial sterility.
The product path downstream of sterilization is sealed and held under sterile air overpressure at surge points. Aseptic connections at the filler interface complete the sterile boundary, and any deviation triggers automatic diversion.
CIP runs 60 to 90 minutes depending on soil load and circuit length. SIP is performed before production and after any intervention, typically 45 to 60 minutes at validated temperature and pressure.
Yes. Recipe management stores thermal and homogenization parameters for each product. Changeover between milk and formulated beverages uses validated CIP sequences to prevent cross-contamination.
Clean steam, chilled water, compressed air, and three-phase power are required. Utility capacity is confirmed during engineering against throughput and regeneration configuration.

Deployment Considerations

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Confirm raw milk composition before finalizing thermal profiles. Fat, protein, and total solids affect fouling rates and holding time requirements.

02

Verify clean steam quality and supply capacity against SIP cycle requirements. Inadequate steam quality is a common cause of validation failure.

03

Plan aseptic filler compatibility early. The sterilizer and filler must share a validated sterile boundary and a reliable communication handshake.

04

Establish a fouling monitoring and cleaning schedule. Heat exchanger fouling is the primary driver of reduced runtime and increased energy consumption.

05

Define sterility validation strategy before installation. Media fill and incubation protocols should be agreed with the quality team at the design stage.

06

Schedule periodic calibration of temperature, flow, and pressure instruments. Accuracy drift directly affects the validity of the sterilization claim.

Shiloc Shanghai Facility
ISO 9001 CE Certified
Est. 2026 Shanghai
Shiloc Industrial Trading

Ministry of Commerce Approved Global B2B Partner

We are China UHT Processing System for Dairy Products Manufacturers and Custom UHT Processing System for Dairy Products Suppliers. Specializing in import and export of goods, technology, and engineering technical services. Located in Fengxian, Shanghai strategically positioned with a professional agency team and full in-house manufacturing capabilities.

3,000 sqm Plant
20+ Technical Specialists
15+ Global Partners
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Core Business and Service Philosophy

Core Business

Our core business includes equipment manufacturing, import and export of goods, import and export of technology, import and export agency, engineering and technical services. We provide comprehensive international trade solutions with abundant international resources and a wide network of partners, delivering high-quality products and services to B2B clients worldwide.

Equipment Manufacturing Import and Export Technology Transfer Engineering Services
Service Philosophy
Customer first, service first

The company is committed to providing professional, efficient, and high-quality services. We have a comprehensive service system and strict quality control system to ensure the safe and timely delivery of goods. We also pay attention to communication and cooperation with customers, and can provide personalized solutions according to their needs.

Quality Control
Customer Partnership
Efficiency
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Partnerships and Technical Manufacturing

Partnerships and Future

Since its establishment, we have established long-term and stable cooperative relationships with numerous domestic and foreign clients, winning their trust and praise. In the future, we will continue to uphold the corporate spirit of "integrity, pragmatism, innovation, and development", continuously improve our service level and competitiveness, and create greater value for our customers.

Excellent quality, global sharing European Technology Food and Beverage Biomedicine
Technical and Manufacturing

We design and manufacture heat exchangers and aseptic mixing equipment for pharma, daily chemical, food, and fine chemical industries. Built on European know-how and Danish design, our team holds multiple patents. We operate a 3,000 sqm Shanghai plant with 20+ technical specialists. Core materials are sourced from Europe. Our Shanghai facility handles full in-house processing, welding, and polishing for traceability and short lead times. ISO9001, environmental, and safety certified. Every unit meets strict hygiene and performance standards before delivery.

European Know-how Multiple Patents 3,000 sqm In-House ISO 9001 Environmental Safety Certified
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Solution Categories

Integrated Process Skids

For Food and Beverage

Modular skid-mounted systems for CIP, mixing, heat treatment, and transfer ready for seamless integration.

Turnkey

Standalone Process Equipment

For Food and Beverage

Heat exchangers, aseptic tanks, pumps, and valves individual units with European design and local support.

Modular

Bioprocess Integrated Skids

Biopharma and Life Sciences

Custom skids for fermentation, downstream purification, and media preparation cGMP compliant.

cGMP

Biopharma Process Heat Transfer

Heat Transfer Units

Plate-and-frame and shell-and-tube heat exchangers for critical biopharma cooling and heating duties.

Precision
ISO 9001 Environmental Certified Safety Certified European Sourcing In-House Manufacturing
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