Milk Powder Production Line Processing Plant Industrial Equipment

• Customization: Available
• After-sales Service: 24 Hours on Line
• Warranty: 1 Year
• Model NO.: SHENZHOU
• Process: Concentration and Dry
• Power Source: Electric
• Certification: CE, ISO9001
• Automatic Grade: Automatic
• Application: Milk, Yogurt, Milk Powder
• Customized: Customized
• Product Name: Milk Powder Production Line Processing Plant
• Usage: Diary Product
• Function: Industrial Milk Production
• Power(W): 80kw~330kw
• Voltage: Customized
• Key Selling Points: High Productivity
• Material: Stainless Steel 304/316L
• Transport Package: Wooden Case
• Specification: 510X210X150 cm
• Trademark: SHENZHOU
• Origin: China

Product Description

Milk Powder Production Line Processing Plant Industrial Equipment

Milk powder production equipment is a key component in achieving automation and standardization of the entire production process from fresh milk raw materials to finished milk powder. A complete milk powder production line typically involves multiple stages, each requiring specific equipment to ensure product quality and safety.

 

The following are some key equipment mainly involved in the production process of milk powder:

 

Fresh milk receiving and pre-treatment system: • Milk storage tank: used to temporarily store collected fresh milk and maintain low temperature to prevent bacterial growth Filter: removes impurities from milk, such as hair, soil, etc Homogenizer: By using high pressure, the fat particles in milk are evenly distributed, improving the stability and taste of the product Sterilization equipment: such as a pasteurization machine, used to kill harmful microorganisms in milk, usually in two ways: high temperature short-term or low temperature long-term Concentration system: • Evaporator: By heating, some moisture is evaporated, increasing the concentration of milk and preparing for subsequent drying.

 

Common types include falling film evaporators and dual effect evaporators Drying system: • spray drying tower: this is the core equipment for milk powder production. It atomizes the concentrated lotion into tiny droplets, evaporates water rapidly under the action of hot air, and forms powdered milk powder. Spray drying can effectively retain the nutrients of dairy products and ensure the solubility of the powder. • Cooling device: The dried milk powder needs to be quickly cooled to prevent clumping and facilitate packaging Packaging System: • Automatic Packaging Machine: Automatically measures, fills, and seals cooled milk powder to ensure product sealing and extend shelf life Metal detector and weight detector: Before packaging, quality inspection of milk powder is carried out to remove possible metal foreign objects and ensure that the weight of each package of milk powder meets the standards.

 

• Control system and quality inspection: • MES system (Manufacturing Execution System): integrates data from various production processes to achieve real-time monitoring and management of the production process, improving production efficiency and product quality Laboratory testing equipment: used for testing various indicators such as microorganisms, nutrients, pollutants, etc. of raw materials and finished products to ensure food safety.

 

The above equipment together constitute an efficient, hygienic, and automated milk powder production line. From receiving raw materials to packaging finished products before leaving the factory, each step is strictly controlled to ensure the quality and safety of the final milk powder product. With technological progress, modern milk powder production lines are constantly introducing more advanced automation and intelligent technologies to improve production efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

The process of a milk powder production line is a complex sequence of steps designed to convert fresh liquid milk into a powdered form that is shelf-stable and convenient for transportation and storage. This process generally follows several key stages to ensure the preservation of nutritional value and the safety of the final product.

 

Here's a detailed overview of the typical milk powder production process:

 

1. Raw Milk Reception and Testing: The process begins with the reception of fresh milk, which is then tested for quality parameters such as fat content, protein level, bacterial count, and sensory attributes. Only milk meeting the set standards is accepted for further processing.

 

2. Pre-Treatment:• Standardization: Adjusting the fat and solids-not-fat (SNF) content to predetermined levels to ensure consistency across batches.• Filtration: Removing impurities like dirt, hair, and other foreign materials using filters or separators.• Homogenization: Breaking down the fat globules into smaller particles to improve emulsion stability and prevent cream separation. This step may be optional for some types of milk powder.• Pasteurization: Heating the milk to a high temperature for a short time to kill harmful bacteria, ensuring microbiological safety while preserving nutrients.

 

Two common methods are High-Temperature Short Time (HTST) and Ultra-High Temperature (UHT).• Evaporation and Concentration: Reducing the water content of the milk to increase its concentration, typically through vacuum evaporation. This concentrated milk, or concentrate, is now ready for drying.• Spray Drying: The concentrated milk is atomized into fine droplets and sprayed into a chamber where hot air rapidly removes moisture, transforming it into dry powder. This is the most crucial stage in converting liquid milk into powder, and the temperature and airflow are carefully controlled to maintain the nutritional quality and solubility of the powder.

 

• Cooling and Conditioning: The hot powder exiting the dryer is cooled to prevent lump formation and to stabilize its physical properties. It is often passed through a fluid bed cooler where cool air circulates around the powder particles.• Sieving and Blending: The cooled powder is sifted to remove any lumps and ensure uniform particle size. If necessary, vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients are added at this stage and blended evenly throughout the powder.

 

• Packaging: The final product is packed into various sizes of containers, usually using automated packaging machines that weigh, fill, seal, and label the packages.Nitrogen flushing might be used to extend shelf life and maintain freshness.

 

• Quality Control and Testing: Throughout the entire process, samples are taken and tested to verify that the milk powder meets all quality and safety standards. This includes microbiological, chemical, and sensory analysis.• Storage and Distribution: Once packaged, the milk powder is stored under controlled conditions before being shipped to distributors or retailers.

 

Each step in the milk powder production process is critical to ensuring the final product is safe, nutritious, and of high quality, with long shelf life. Advanced automation and control systems are commonly integrated into modern plants to optimize efficiency, hygiene, and traceability.

 

 The highlights of the milk powder processing line are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1. High degree of automation: Modern milk powder processing lines adopt advanced automation equipment and technology, which can achieve full automation operation from raw material input to finished product packaging. Through automated control systems, production efficiency can be improved, labor costs can be reduced, and product consistency and quality stability can be ensured.
2. Flexible and diverse production capacity: The milk powder processing line has flexible production capacity, which can be quickly adjusted and changed according to market demand. Different types of milk powder products can be produced on the same production line, and the production of different products can be achieved by adjusting equipment parameters and formulas.
3. Optimized production process: The milk powder processing line adopts a series of optimized production processes to ensure product quality and safety. For example, using low-temperature sterilization technology and microbial detection systems can effectively kill bacteria and preserve the nutritional content of milk powder.
4. Energy conservation and environmental protection: Modern milk powder processing lines focus on energy conservation and environmental protection, and adopt a series of energy-saving measures in the production process, such as waste heat recycling and water recycling, to reduce resource consumption and environmental pollution.
5. Quality control and traceability system: The milk powder processing line is equipped with advanced quality control and traceability systems, which can comprehensively monitor and manage the production process, ensure that the products comply with relevant standards and regulatory requirements, and can trace the production source and flow of the products, improving the traceability and safety of the products.

Equipment list pasteurized milk processing line (pasteurized milk\yogurt\cheese\cream\butter)
NO.	NAME	MAIN TECHNOLOGY PARAMETER
1	MILK RECEIVE\STORAGE\AND CREAM SEPARETOR UNIT
2	electron pound scale	maximum weighing 500KG
3	milk weighing tank	made of SUS stainless steal,single layer,product feeded in through 40 mesh filter net,CIP cleaning ball
4	milk acceptor	SUS304 stainless steel,single layer,CIP cleaning ball
5	milk pump	SUS304 stainless steel,pump lift 24M,Hard Alloy Mechanical Seal,Inner Shell Bright-Polished
6	twin piping filter	SUS304 stainless steel,two pipe,Stainless Steal Filter Element 100 Mesh
7	dish separator	auto residue discharge
8	chiling tank	SUS304 stainless steel,alveolate jacket,attached with compressor
9	milk pump	SUS304 stainless steel,pump lift 24M,Hard Alloy Mechanical Seal,Inner Shell Bright-Polished
17	sterilizing,homogenizing unit
18	UHT sterilizer	tub-type,sterilzing temperature 137 C,holding time 4S,full automatic control
19	high pressure homogenizer	40MPa,(starting box included)
20	temperature holding	SUS304,holding 300S
21	distributing board	SUS304,3 holes
32	yogurt fermentation unit
33	fermentation tank	SUS304 stainless steel,heat insulated,top off- center votical agitator,conical head,airtight manhole, breather valve,digital readout thermometer,anti-eddy baffle,supporters with adjustable feet

Customizing a milk powder production line requires comprehensive consideration of the following core steps to ensure the efficiency and product quality of the production line:

 

1. Demand assessment: Clarify the production scale (daily or annual fresh milk processing), types of milk powder (whole milk, skim milk, infant formula, etc.), target market standards, and budget range. This will guide the design and equipment selection of the entire production line.

2. Raw milk receiving and pretreatment: The automated milk tanker receiving system ensures the freshness and safety of raw milk The filtration, cooling, and storage system quickly lowers fresh milk to the appropriate processing temperature and temporarily stores it.

3. Standardization and concentration: Adjust the ratio of milk fat to protein to standard requirements through centrifugal separation or permeation techniques Evaporation and concentration equipment evaporates most of the water from the pretreated lotion, and multi effect evaporator is usually used to improve efficiency.

4. spray drying: • The key step is to atomize the concentrated lotion and dry it quickly in high temperature hot air to form a powder. It is necessary to select a spray drying tower suitable for capacity, and ensure that the drying is uniform and the nutrient loss is minimal.

5. Cooling and packaging: The dried milk powder needs to be quickly cooled to prevent clumping, using a fluidized bed cooler Automatic packaging line, including automatic weighing, filling, sealing, and boxing of milk powder, ensuring that the packaging is sealed and meets hygiene standards.

6. Quality control and testing: Multiple quality inspection points are set up throughout the production process, including raw milk testing, intermediate product testing, and finished product testing, equipped with necessary laboratory equipment such as microbiological detectors, component analyzers, etc.

7. Automation and Control System: Implement automation control and monitoring of the production process, including SCADA system, PLC programming, and HMI human-machine interaction interface, to improve production efficiency and management level.

 

In order to obtain the most suitable customized solution for your needs, including detailed technical parameters, equipment selection, and investment budget, it is recommended to contact us directly. We will provide comprehensive project planning, design drawings, equipment lists, and quotations based on your specific requirements, and can offer one-stop services such as installation, commissioning, and training.