Tetra Pak Tetra Vertico heat exchanger unit

The Tetra Vertico heat exchanger unit from Tetra Pak uses a coiled monotube design instead of the traditional tubular and scrape heat exchangers. According to the company, the equipment offers users versatility and efficiency in heating and cooling a range of prepared food products, including those with low or high viscosity.

The company says the unit’s design offers greater processing capacity of high-viscosity products compared to traditional heat exchangers. It reportedly reduces system volumes and holding times by up to 20% when compared with concentric heat exchangers.

The EHEDG-certified unit can reduce product losses by up to 6% compared to concentric heat exchangers, the company claims, and provides more gentle mechanical treatment, making it suitable for foods with large particles.

The unit has been designed to meet high hygiene standards and optimised CIP and maintenance processes.