Armfield - Miniature-Scale Research & Development Technology - FT51 Continuous In-line Deaerator

Key Features

• Batch processing
• Continuous in-line processing
• Nitrogen degassing facility
• Autofilling of vessel
• Clean In Place (CIP)
• Easy to use
• Touchscreen control 
• Full colour high resolution (800 x 480) 
• Displays process flow diagrams and actual status
• Automatic operation
• Full compatibility with existing Armfield UHT systems
• Controllable vacuum level
• Spray or disc deaeration (batch mode only)
• Integrated water feed control for ease of UHT start-up
• Vacuum levels down to -0.95 bar
• Deaeration capabilities of down to 0.5ppm dissolved O₂ (batch mode with N₂ degassing)

Benefits

• Enhancement of product appearance (texture, colour and/or clarity)
• Preventing possible oxidation of colours, flavours, or nutritional compounds during heat treatment
• Improving shelf-life by reducing in-package oxidation risks
• Reducing potential usage of antioxidants in packaged products
• Reducing foaming during processing and/or filling
• Improving accuracy and reducing package volumes during filling
• Removing dissolved gases enabling increased carbonation levels in carbonated products