Refractometer for condensed milk production
In the production of condensed milk, a refractometer is used to accurately determine the solids content of the product, which is essential for meeting production standards and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
Sweetened condensed milk is produced by evaporating milk to reduce its water content and adding a sweetener, which can be sucrose, dextrose, or any other natural sugar.
This product was originally invented as a method of preserving milk. The sugar content in sweetened condensed milk increases the osmotic pressure to a level that eliminates most microorganisms.
Sugar is added either as a dry solid before evaporation or as a syrup during the process. Precise control of the added sugar amount is crucial, as the shelf life of the milk depends on maintaining a sufficiently high osmotic pressure. The sugar content in milk typically ranges from 62.5% to 64.5%.
A refractometer is used to standardize the product, ensuring the exact solids content required to meet legal standards. Accurate TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) measurements in fresh milk also help determine the precise amount of sugar that should be added before or during the evaporation stage.
Refractometer readings taken after evaporation can be used to fine-tune the evaporators and achieve the desired milk concentration.
If the production process includes a homogenization stage, a refractometer can also be installed afterward. It detects fat globules when their size is smaller than 6 µm, a threshold that can be reached by adjusting the homogenizer pressure. The recommended primary homogenizer pressure is P1 = 26 MPa (260 bar).
The refractometer can be calibrated to display measurements in either Brix or Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), depending on the factory’s preference. Additionally, it features Ethernet and 4-20 mA output signals, which enable real-time process control.
Refractive index (nD): 1.3200 – 1.5300 (corresponding to 0–100 Brix).
- Type of the equipment: Optional equipment
Thermal insulation of the drying cabinet body to reduce heat loss during product drying. Additional option for the MAK DRYER 7-14.
- Type of the equipment: Optional equipment
Protective decorative cover for colloid mill 132 (additional option)
- Material: Stainless steel
- Country of origin: Slovakia
A hydraulic crane hoist with a hook is a mechanical device designed to lift and move heavy machinery or engines, commonly used in industrial settings as well as automotive repair for safe and efficient handling of heavy loads.
- Type of the equipment: Optional equipment
A hot oil filter for continuous industrial tabletop fryers allows you to quickly and effectively filter oil immediately after the frying process.
- Hot oil filtration - oil temperature up to 200 °C.
- Optional filter material - paper, stainless steel
- Material: Stainless steel
- Country of origin: Slovakia
A large three-section basket for vacuum fryers, cooking kettles and other batch processing equipment.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Type of the equipment: Optional equipment
Additional option for the VMG laboratory vacuum homogenizer 20/50.
- Type of the equipment: Optional equipment
Designed for the demanding requirements of the beer and beverage processing industry, this pressure suction food hose offers exceptional safety, durability, and compliance with international food standards. It is ideal for the transportation of high-quality raw, pasteurized, and organic beer, as well as a variety of other beverages, including wine, soft drinks, and alcoholic drinks.
- Type of the equipment: Optional equipment
Supporting structure on wheels with locks (brakes), 2 swivel wheels, 2 swivel wheels with a brake.
- Type of the equipment: Optional equipment
Compact, reliable, and easy to use. The frequency converter ensures smooth starting and stopping of the device's motor, reducing inrush currents, and adjusting the motor speed. It can also be connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth for convenient configuration and parameter adjustment.
Key benefits:
- Precise digital control at the touch of a button.
- Application macros.
- Switch between Industrial, Pump, and Fan modes for optimized operation.
- It is used and mounted directly on the equipment, eliminating the need for electrical cabinets. It can also be wall-mounted.
We also offer programming and installation of the frequency converter to ensure seamless integration and optimal functionality for your equipment.
- Type of the equipment: Optional equipment
The expansion tank is an additional component of the heating system circuit, where flow-through electric heating is used as an independent closed system for heating the hot water, serving as a heat transfer medium circulating in the duplicator of food cooking boilers, reactors, pasteurizers, and other food processing equipment. In heating systems with water heaters operating at temperatures up to 110°C, the expansion tank is necessary to accommodate the increased volume of the heat transfer medium as it expands when heated.
- Special high-pressure vessel – allows to withstand pressure of up to 5 bar in the system.
- Allows the use of a heat generator with superheated water up to 110°C.
- Has different volume options, depending on the volume of the heat transfer medium, selected additionally.
- Type of the equipment: Optional equipment
Steel balls for grinding chocolate are essential components used in ball/bead mills. These 6 mm diameter balls are made out of hardened steel and are considered as consumables required for operating the BALL MILL 5.
- Spherical shape with a diameter of 6 mm
- High hardness steel
- Supplied in 10 kg boxes
- The mill requires 2 boxes (20 kg in total).
- Type of the equipment: Spare parts
The AISI 304 stainless steel oil drain system is suitable for use with most deep fryers. It allows you to filter the oil directly when draining it from the fryer.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Weight: 13,5
This rack is typically used as car mat holders at car washes. It can also serve as a universal stand for use in other enterprises.
- Material: Stainless steel
Industrial refractometers are used to measure the concentration level of liquids in a continuous flow across various industries, applications, and industrial setups. They provide real-time measurement data, ensuring precise process control and maintaining the desired concentration of liquids. This enables industrial automation by eliminating the need for manual sampling and adjustments, allowing for consistent and accurate production.
- Type of the equipment: Optional equipment
Stainless steel mesh baskets designed for use with our cooking kettles, blanchers, evaporators, fryers and pasteurizers. Ideal for thermal processing, subsequent draining, and unloading of products such as vegetables, fruits, pasta, meat, or jars after cooking, blanching, or pasteurization.
Available in multiple sizes ranging from 30×30 to 40×40 cm.