TETRA PAK® HOMOGENIZER 30G

Homogenizer or high-pressure pump for liquid food applications

HIGHLIGHTS pressure is transformed into high velocity, generating

extreme turbulence and cavitation, which reduces the size
• Maximum capacity 18 900 l/h
of the liquid droplets and solid particles in the product.
• High homogenization efficiency
The product then exits through the outlet pipe.
– for high product quality and low cost
• High homogenizer uptime
• Turnable parts – low maintenance DESIGN
and spare parts costs The Tetra Pak Homogenizer 30G is a horizontally mount-
• Handles a wide range of products ed 3-piston positive displacement pump with a built-in
HD 100 homogenizing device. The seat and forcer disc
are reversible for double the lifetime. The wear-resistant
APPLICATION parts are made of cobalt carbide.
The Tetra Pak® Homogenizer 30G handles high-pressure
homogenization of low to high viscous, aseptic and non- The unit features a high-pressure pump block of one
aseptic emulsions and suspensions, including pasteurized piece forged stainless steel, designed for both aseptic
milk, UHT milk, cream, yoghurt, condensed milk, ice cream and non-aseptic processing, with a quick-change pis-
mix, fruit juices, concentrates, plant based beverages, pu- ton-seal cartridge system, and fully replaceable suction
rees, tomato preparations, dressings, mayonnaise, sauces and discharge valve seats. An efficient serial cooling
and gravies. water system offers low water consumption. The block is
backed by a 10-year warranty against cracking.
As a high-pressure pump the machine is delivered with an
WORKING PRINCIPLE
automatic line pressure relief valve (LPRV), a hydraulically
The product enters the machine through the inlet pipe.
operated valve that protects the line after the homogeniz-
The pistons pressurize the product at the homogenizing
er from overly high pressures.
pressure. The high pressure pushes the product through
the small annular gap of the homogenizing device. The
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TECHNICAL FEATURES TECHNICAL DATA
• HD 100 homogenizing device with hydraulic pressure Capacity/pressure range
setting for stable pressure (HD 100 not included when
Pressure, Max capacity
the unit is supplied as high-pressure pump only) bar (psi) L/h (ghp)
• Turnable parts – doubles the lifetime of homogenizing 160 (2 300) 18 900 (4 990)
device, valves and seats
200 (2 900) 15 000 (3 960)
• Splash-lubricated crankcase made in high-quality
250 (3 600) 11 800 (3 110)
cast iron
315 (4 600) 9 300 (2 450)
• One-piece forged pump block – hygienic and durable
with ten year warranty against cracks 400 (5 800) 7 500 (1 980)
• Pulsation dampers and hygienic, heavy-duty clamp
connections Service media
• Floating piston connection – self-aligning
Non-aseptic Aseptic
• Serial piston-cooling circuit – low water consumption
• Premium efficiency IE3 electrical motor Cooling water (>300 kPa [40 psi], 340 L/h 740 L/h
max 25°C [77°F], hardness < 10° dH) (63 gph) (195 gph)

Steam (>300 kPa [40 psi], - 25 kg/h
OPTIONS dry and saturated) (55 lbs/h)
• Second stage homogenizing device – mounted
after the first, to improve homogenization effect * Cooling water can cut to 90 l/h (23 gph) for non-aseptic applications,
• Aseptic version – piston seals and dampers adapted if recycle unit is available.
for aseptic use, aseptic condensers for steam
production, automated valve for changing from steam Motor size
to water during CIP standard for aseptic machines
• Pneumatic cooling water valve – less temperature Capacity L/h (gph) x Pressure bar (psi)
= kW(hp)
sensitive than standard electrical valves 30 600 (87 400)
• Various remote control functions – for controlling
homogenizing pressure from remote locations
• Machine control equipment – optimizes cooling Environment
water to crankcase, and monitors inlet pressure Consumption data Non-aseptic Aseptic
and oil level in the crankcase Energy consumption/1 000 L product (kWh) 4.2 7.5
• Noise reduction – further reduction by up to 4 dB
Water consumption/1 000 L product (L) 18 63
• Spare parts kit – one set with the most common
Possible cooling water to recirculate (% of total) 74 100
spares, such as seals and pistons
Steam consumption/1 000 L product (kg/h) N/A 2.1
• Wear parts – key wear parts available in a wide
selection of designs and materials adapted to Noise, dB (A) 77 77
your applications Carbon footprint/1 000 L product (kg CO2) 1.8 3.2

Data based on
Non-aseptic design: pasteurized white milk, max capacity at 140 bar.
Aseptic design: UHT, white consumption milk, max capacity at 250 bar.
Noise level as per ISO11203, distance 2 metres.

Shipping data
Motor type
Net weight, kg
No motor 2 855
90 kW/120 hp 3 485
132 kW/175 hp 3 780

Dimensions mm
Depth (mm) 1 720
Width (mm) 2 680
Height (mm) 1 250
Service area (mm) 4 300 x 3 300
Service height (mm) 1 700

Export packaging: add 500 kg

Shipping volume: 11.9 m³

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