DAIRY PROCESSING
DAIRY
PROCESSING
The dairy industry relies on critical thermal processes such as pasteurization, heating, rapid cooling, and concentration. Each step requires precise temperature control, impeccable hygiene, and high energy efficiency.
The dairy industry relies on critical thermal processes such as pasteurization, heating, rapid cooling, and concentration. Each step requires precise temperature control, impeccable hygiene, and high energy efficiency.
The main challenges in this sector
The main challenges in this sector
Strict adherence to the cold and hot chain
Milk, cream, yogurt, and whey require fast, accurate temperature transitions to ensure food safety, avoid bacterial growth, and maintain shelf life. PHEs deliver rapid and precise heat exchange, essential for time-sensitive dairy operations.
Hygiene and food safety
Dairy processing requires CIP compliant equipment to prevent bacterial contamination and meet regulatory demands. thermowave PHEs are designed with smooth plates and fully drainable frames, leaving no room for residue or stagnation zones.
High sensitivity of products
Dairy fluids are sensitive to temperature fluctuations. thermowave PHEs ensure stable, uniform heat transfer, preserving the texture, nutritional quality, and flavor of dairy products.
High energy and water consumption
Pasteurization and rapid cooling consume considerable thermal energy. With counter-current flow and high efficiency, PHEs allow for energy recovery, reducing steam and chilled water consumption.
Our involvement in the sector
thermowave delivers plate heat exchangers engineered to meet the hygienic, thermal, and regulatory demands of modern dairy facilities. Whether for pasteurization, heating, cooling, or whey concentration, our solutions deliver reliable performance with easy integration and maintenance.
Thermal reliability for safe and efficient dairy processes
thermowave plate heat exchangers
Perfectly suited for pasteurization, raw milk preheating, whey cooling, or yogurt processing, thermowave PHEs ensure quick temperature transitions, energy recovery, and modular adaptability. Their design allows easy gasket replacement and plate cleaning, minimizing downtime and maximizing hygiene.
Food-grade compatible materials
Made from 316L stainless steel with polished plates, these exchangers meet the strictest food-grade standards. Fully CIP compatible, they offer complete drainage and eliminate bacterial retention risks, ensuring continuous sanitary processing.
Compact and cost-effective
Thanks to their high thermal efficiency and modular construction, PHEs from thermowave offer a compact footprint and low total cost of ownership, a key asset in both industrial-scale dairies and smaller processing units.
Thermal reliability for safe and efficient dairy processes
thermowave plate heat exchangers
Perfectly suited for pasteurization, raw milk preheating, whey cooling, or yogurt processing, thermowave PHEs ensure quick temperature transitions, energy recovery, and modular adaptability. Their design allows easy gasket replacement and plate cleaning, minimizing downtime and maximizing hygiene.
Food-grade compatible materials
Made from 316L stainless steel with polished plates, these exchangers meet the strictest food-grade standards. Fully CIP compatible, they offer complete drainage and eliminate bacterial retention risks, ensuring continuous sanitary processing.
Compact and cost-effective
Thanks to their high thermal efficiency and modular construction, PHEs from thermowave offer a compact footprint and low total cost of ownership, a key asset in both industrial-scale dairies and smaller processing units.
