Tetra Pak’s new in-line blender improves consistency and saves costs

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Tetra Pak has launched a new in-line blender that helps dairy manufacturers improve consistency, ensure product quality and cut costs.

At the heart of the new Tetra Pak In-line Blender D is a sophisticated automation platform that continuously collects data and controls the precision of blending.

‘Ingredients for formulated products can be expensive. Precision of blending means consistent quality, less ingredient give away and more cost savings for customers, and that is exactly what this new machine seeks to offer,’ said Helen Sellar, product manager, Tetra Pak Dairy and Beverage Systems.

‘Take the typical scenario of milk production with 3.0% fat. The new In-line Blender D produces at a minimal variation of +/- 0.015 grams per 100 ml, down from the average 0.050 grams in a conventional system. With a production capacity of 20,000 litres per hour, operating 20 hours per day and 350 days per year, that alone means an annual saving of up to €180,000 for a manufacturer.’

The Tetra Pak In-line Blender D handles a wide range of ingredients and can be customised to handle a variety of recipes, including flavoured milk, cheese milk, standardised milk for dairy powders, lactic acid drinks, condensed milk and liquid formulated products amongst others.