SPX FLOW APV Aseptic Rapid Recovery System

SPX FLOW has released a new design of its APV Aseptic Rapid Recovery System that is suitable for high-value and sensitive products. Featuring steam barriers and pressurisation, the technology is designed to provide dairy, personal care and plant-based processors with a higher level of hygiene and food safety.

The market for ambient yoghurt and dessert — which use aseptic systems — is on the rise. Ambient yoghurts are heat-treated after fermentation, providing similar benefits to cold yoghurt but with a longer shelf life. These products demand an aseptic set-up for downstream process. SPX FLOW’s recovery system is suitable for this application, saving more high-value product through a quicker cleaning process. It can also be used for other high-viscosity products, including creams, cosmetics and nutraceuticals.

The system is designed to clear product from process pipes in a more sustainable way — using approximately 60 to 70% less water compared to other cleaning systems. It can be easily retrofitted into existing plants, and parts are traceable. The system is optimised for aftermarket parts, including valves, actuators and gaskets.