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Dairy Processing Equipment

Keep product handling, temperature control and cleaning requirements connected when selecting dairy process equipment. Centrex supplies sanitary pumps, valves, heat exchangers and installation materials, with fabrication and service capabilities to support your system. Get help reviewing a replacement component or equipment for a new processing requirement.

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Match the equipment to the dairy product

A pump selected for a thin liquid may not suit a thicker or shear-sensitive product. Temperature, viscosity, desired flow and cleaning conditions all belong in the discussion. Centrex's dairy offering includes Alfa Laval sanitary pumps, with rotary lobe options for gentle handling of sensitive fluids. Review the pump alongside the valves, seals and heat transfer equipment it connects to, so the selection reflects the needs of your process rather than one component alone.

Equipment for dairy transfer, processing & cleaning

Sanitary centrifugal pumps

Explore Alfa Laval centrifugal pumps for suitable dairy transfer and cleaning duties. Review flow, pressure, temperature and system conditions to select the appropriate configuration.

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Sanitary heat exchangers

Review plate and scraped surface heat exchanger options against your heating or cooling duty. Product viscosity, temperature targets and cleanability help guide selection.

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Valves & flow routing

Choose sanitary isolation, changeover and mixproof valve options around the process. Review product separation, tank connections and automation requirements with the Centrex team.

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Sanitary piping & fittings

Source connection materials for process lines and equipment changes, including ferrules, clamps, gaskets, elbows and reducers. Match dimensions, materials and finishes to the specification.

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CIP & process skids

Discuss custom cleaning and fluid handling assemblies for your dairy process. Centrex can integrate sanitary piping, equipment and controls to suit the project.

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Three priorities to bring to equipment selection

01

Protect product characteristics

Identify sensitivity to shear, operating viscosity and any solids before evaluating pump types and speeds.

02

Define the thermal duty

Provide production flow, inlet and outlet temperatures, and utility conditions when reviewing heat transfer equipment.

03

Make cleaning part of the specification

Include cleaning chemistry, temperature and cycle requirements when reviewing equipment, seals and connection materials.

Make heat exchanger testing part of your maintenance plan

Internal heat exchanger leaks may be difficult to identify from outside the equipment. Centrex offers heat exchanger and leak testing services to help assess internal defects, with documented results that inform maintenance decisions. Discuss the equipment in your dairy operation and the testing approach appropriate to your maintenance program.

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Common questions

Which pumps should I consider for a dairy process?

Centrex offers sanitary centrifugal and positive displacement pumps. The choice depends on viscosity, shear sensitivity, flow, pressure and cleaning conditions; there is no single pump type for every dairy product.

Does Centrex supply Alfa Laval dairy processing equipment?

Yes. Centrex's offering includes Alfa Laval sanitary pumps, valves and heat exchangers, with application assistance to help match equipment to the duty.

Can Centrex help with equipment beyond a single pump?

Yes. Centrex offers process components, custom fabrication and CIP skids, along with heat exchanger testing. Share the overall process requirement so related equipment and connections can be reviewed together.

Find the right fit for your dairy process

Tell us what you are processing, the duty you need to perform and the equipment already in place.

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