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Milk Reception and Storage Systems

Complete solutions for the collection, degassing and storage of raw milk

Our milk receiving systems are specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements of dairies and collection centers. They combine vacuum technology, hygienic design, and complete automation to ensure fast and secure milk collection while preserving its quality.

Type: Vacuum receiving units and collection systems

Application: Dairy collection centers and dairy industries

Advantage: Fast collection, efficient degassing, and complete automation

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Main features of the Milk Reception System

Processing capacity: 5 to 50 tons/hour depending on configuration
Technology: Vacuum system for foam-free reception
Degassing: Effective elimination of unwanted air and odors
Materials: Food-grade AISI 304/316L stainless steel
Automation: Fully automated system with software control
Cleaning: Integrated and automated Clean-In-Place (CIP)
Control: Inline vacuum sensor for end-of-unloading detection
Traceability: Automatic recording of all collection data
Design: Compact and pre-assembled for quick installation
Certifications: CE, FDA, food safety standards

Full description

Our vacuum receiving system represents the pinnacle of milk collection for collection centers and dairies. Designed specifically for the rapid and efficient unloading of raw milk from tanker trucks or drums, it combines advanced vacuum technology with complete automation to guarantee the safety and quality of the raw material.

The "foam-free" technology allows for vacuum collection, which performs initial degassing and deodorization of the milk. This air removal significantly improves milk quality by preserving its sensory and nutritional characteristics, while also enabling precise measurement of the quantity received and creating optimal conditions for subsequent processing such as skimming.

These systems are particularly well-suited for dairy industries seeking to optimize their receiving operations while ensuring reliability, food safety, and profitability. The modularity of the options allows for perfect adaptation to your specific capacity and automation needs.

Technical data of the Milk Reception System

Setting	Specifications
Equipment type	Vacuum milk receiving unit
Processing capacity	5 to 50 tonnes/hour
Technology	Foam-free vacuum system
Operating pressure	Vacuum up to 0.8 bar
Milk source	Tank trucks and drums
building materials	AISI 304/316L
Degassing	Air removal and deodorization
Automation	Fully automated system
Cleaning	Integrated and automated CIP
Control	Vacuum sensor and dedicated software

Advanced Features and Details

Standard features	Optional modules
Foam-free vacuum receiving system	Automatic milk sampling system
Integrated degassing and deodorization	Printer for data collection
Automated Clean-In-Place (CIP)	Plate heat exchanger for milk cooling
Dedicated control software	Advanced monitoring and traceability system
Vacuum sensor for end detection	Industrial programmable logic controller
Automatic data recording	Touchscreen user interface
Compact, pre-assembled design	Complete hygienic fairing
Milk recovery from the pipes	Backup power outage system

FEATURES DETAILS

Foam-free vacuum system

Our patented vacuum receiving technology allows for milk collection without foaming, with initial degassing and deodorization. This optimized design preserves the milk's organoleptic qualities, enables precise volume measurement, and prepares the milk for subsequent processing such as skimming.

Complete automation

The system is fully automated thanks to dedicated software which controls the initial unloading, the recovery of milk in the pipes at the end of collection, the automatic stop when the tank is empty (via inline vacuum sensor), the CIP cleaning and the recording of all collection data for total traceability.

Compact and efficient design

The system's pre-assembled and compact design allows for quick and easy installation. The efficiency of the vacuum system significantly reduces unloading times while ensuring gentle handling of the milk, preserving its quality and food safety.

Areas of application

Our milk receiving systems are suitable for various applications in the dairy industry:

Milk collection centers - Reception and degassing of raw milk from tanker trucks and drums
Processing dairies - Initial reception of milk before processing and transformation
Dairy cooperatives - Centralized collection from multiple producers
Industrial cheese factories - Reception and pretreatment of milk for cheese production
UHT/pasteurized milk production units - First stage of the processing chain
Milk drying facilities - Reception and degassing before the drying process

Advantages of the milk reception system

Fast and compact reception

The system's compact, pre-assembled design allows for quick and easy installation. Vacuum receiving significantly speeds up milk unloading time (from 5 to 50 tons/hour), optimizing operational efficiency and reducing truck waiting times.

Milk quality improvement

The system removes air and unwanted odors from the milk upon receipt, improving sensory quality, preserving nutritional value, and extending shelf life. This initial deaeration also enhances the accuracy of quantitative measurement and creates optimal conditions for subsequent processing such as skimming.

Fully automated process

Complete automation of the receiving, product retrieval from the pipes, empty stop (via an inline sensor), CIP cleaning, and data logging phases. The system generates comprehensive reports for each supplier (producer code, collector, date, time, quantity, temperature, etc.), ensuring complete traceability.

Technical Frequently Asked Questions

Expert questions on milk collection systems and vacuum receiving technologies

The FoamLess vacuum system offers three major advantages: elimination of incorporated air (up to 95%), deodorization of milk through the extraction of volatile compounds, and preservation of organoleptic qualities. This technology prevents oxidation, improves the accuracy of volumetric measurements, and optimizes subsequent processing steps such as skimming. Milk quality is thus preserved from the moment it arrives at the factory.

The system uses inline vacuum sensors that continuously monitor the pressure in the circuit. When the tank is empty, a sudden increase in vacuum is detected, automatically triggering the pump to shut down and switch to recovery mode. This technology eliminates manual intervention, reduces product loss, and optimizes processing time. The sensors' sensitivity allows for accurate detection even with milks of varying viscosities.

Our FoamLess system is available in various capacities ranging from 5 to 50 tons per hour. The optimal capacity depends on several factors: the number of trucks to be processed simultaneously, the available time for receiving, and the configuration of the tanks. For large dairies, we recommend modular systems that allow for the parallel processing of multiple trucks, thus reducing waiting times at the receiving dock.

The system incorporates an optional plate heat exchanger that maintains the milk at 4-6°C throughout the receiving process. The pipes are thermally insulated, and transit time is minimized thanks to the compact design. Temperature is continuously monitored by digital sensors, with automatic alarms triggered if thresholds are exceeded. This temperature control is crucial for preserving the microbiological quality of the raw milk.

We offer several sampling systems: flow-proportional samplers, composite samplers from different suppliers, and aseptic systems for microbiological analysis. These devices automatically collect representative samples at various points in the process, with complete traceability (producer code, time, quantity). The samplers are integrated into the CIP system to ensure hygiene between samples.

The system incorporates an automated CIP program with predefined sequences: water rinse, alkaline cleaning, intermediate rinse, acid cleaning, and final disinfection. Parameters (temperature, concentration, time) are recorded for HACCP traceability. SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) options are available for aseptic applications. The system also ensures effluent recovery and its routing to appropriate treatment facilities.