Dairy Production Line | Milk & Yogurt Processing | NexAgri
Industrial Dairy Processing Plant Layout
Turnkey Processing Systems (0.5T - 3T/H)

Turnkey Dairy Processing Lines. Cut Utility Costs by 70%.

Fully automated, closed-loop processing solutions for pasteurized milk and yogurt. Multi-stage plate heat exchangers optimize thermal recovery while integrated CIP systems ensure sanitary compliance and maximum uptime.

Calculate Plant ROI
15+
Years Process Engineering
>70%
Thermal Recovery Rate
SUS304/316
Sanitary Steel Standard
ISO / CE
Certifications

Integrated with Industrial Standard Components & Hygienic Compliance

Siemens PLC Schneider Electric ABB Drives EHEDG Compliant FDA Food Contact

Why Commercial Dairies Choose NexAgri Lines

Engineered to maximize thermal efficiency, protect raw milk flavor, and lower labor intensity.

70%

Energy Recovery

Multi-stage plate heat exchangers swap energy between hot pasteurized milk and cold incoming raw milk, reducing utility bills dramatically.

0

Air Exposure

A fully enclosed fluid path prevents atmospheric contact, stopping fat oxidation, extending shelf life, and delivering consistent taste.

100%

Automated CIP

High-pressure centrifugal pumps circulate chemical sanitizers through all internal pipes without teardown, maximizing plant uptime.

1-2

Operators Needed

PLC-monitored pasteurization and automated dosing allow a complete 3T/H plant to run under minimal supervisory staffing.

Closed-Loop Process Engineering

Standard Dairy Processing Flowchart

Continuous sanitary fluid path from raw intake to final packaging.

01 Raw Milk Intake
02 Duplex Filter
03 Chilled Buffer Tank
04 Pre-Heating
05 Homogenization
06 Pasteurization
07 Fermentation (Opt.)
08 Rapid Cooling
09 Filling & Capping

Capacity & Operational Scale Matrix

Select the hourly output scale matching your enterprise goals.

Hourly Capacity Target Enterprise Daily Intake Range Recommended Layout
500 Liters / Hr Smallholder Dairy Cooperatives / Farmstead Processing 2,000 - 4,000 L / Day Compact Skid-Mounted Unit
1,000 Liters / Hr Regional Fresh Dairy Brands / Medium Herds 5,000 - 10,000 L / Day Semi-Automated Continuous Line
2,000 Liters / Hr Commercial Dairy Plants / Multi-Farm Hubs 12,000 - 20,000 L / Day Dual-Line Pasteurized & Yogurt
3,000+ Liters / Hr Industrial Milk Processing Enterprises 25,000+ L / Day Fully Automated PLC Processing Complex

Line Configurations & Production Workflows

Select specialized processing modules or a dual-purpose layout depending on your commercial product portfolio.

Skid-mounted pasteurization and fluid processing unit for fresh milk production line.
Fresh Dairy Series

Pasteurized Fresh Milk Configuration

Rapid Processing & Immediate Cooling (2–10°C)

Designed for daily fluid milk production. Raw intake flows directly through dual filtration, pre-heating, high-pressure homogenization, precise HTST sterilization, and rapid chilling prior to automated bottling.

  • Continuous 0.5T to 3T/H processing rate
  • Directly pairs with compressor or chilled water units
Automatic yogurt processing line with temperature-controlled fermentation tanks and piping system.
Fermented Series

Set & Stirred Yogurt Configuration

Controlled Thermal Fermentation (30–50°C)

Integrates sanitary inoculation ports and jacketed fermentation vessels post-sterilization. Maintains tight temperature control during culture development without requiring secondary reheating cycles.

  • Digital flowmeters for precise bacterial strain addition
  • Uniform texture management for cup or pouch filling
Processing Stage Fresh Pasteurized Milk Set / Stirred Yogurt
Pre-Treatment Dual Filter + Raw Storage Dual Filter + Standardizing Tank
Sterilization Temp 72–85°C (15–30 sec hold) 85–95°C (300 sec hold)
Inoculation Phase — Not Applicable — 30–50°C Culture Addition
Discharge Temp 2–10°C (Immediate) 4–10°C (Cold Storage)

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) & Value Guide

Evaluating thermal efficiency and automation advantages over a 15-year processing plant lifespan.

1. Utility & Fuel Cost Reduction (OpEx)

Thermal energy accounts for up to 60% of daily dairy processing expenses. Traditional batch pasteurizers waste hot water after heating.

Our plate heat recovery structure routes incoming 4°C raw milk against freshly pasteurized 85°C milk, pre-heating the raw product while simultaneously cooling the processed milk. This reduces steam generator loads by >70%.

2. CIP Automation & Sanitation Compliance

Manual pipe disassembly increases cross-contamination risks and burns 2–3 hours of labor daily.

The integrated CIP unit automates acid washing, alkali cycles, and hot water rinses directly through centrifugal pumps, keeping inner pipe surfaces (Ra≤0.4μm) completely free of milk stone and bacterial film.

3. Scalable Modular Capacity

Enterprises expanding from 500L/H to 3,000L/H can retain the same core pasteurization frame. Plate heat exchanger banks and CIP stations are modularly designed, allowing producers to add plate sets and expansion tanks without replacing the entire utility skid.

Financial ROI Analysis

Projected Utility Payback

Annual Heating & Cooling Costs Save >70% Energy
Standard Batch
NexAgri Line
CapEx Recovery Period 12–18 Months
Labor Reduction -60% Daily Hours

Project Engineering Deliverables

Every turnkey processing system order includes full technical documentation and commissioning support.

CAD

3D Plant Layout & P&ID

Complete Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and 3D civil footprint drawings for seamless site preparation.

UTL

Utility Consumption Specs

Exact steam, electricity, chilled water, and compressed air calculations to optimize factory utility connection.

SITE

On-Site Commissioning

Senior engineers dispatched directly from Zhangjiagang to oversee pipeline welding, water testing, and operator training.

Technical Specifications

Engineered with sanitary SUS304 / SUS316 materials and sanitary fittings.

System Section Technical Detail
Milk Intake Discharge tanks with double duplex filters & raw material storage
Processing Core Multi-stage plate sterilizer & high-pressure homogenizer
Fermentation Triple-jacketed insulated vessels with digital flowmeters
Packaging Unit Automated bottle/cup filling, capping & inkjet batch coding
Production Line Core Components

Global Installation Reality

Real operational metrics from commercial processing centers running NexAgri turnkey lines.

2T/H Complete Milk & Yogurt Processing Plant in Vietnam
Vietnam Vietnam

2T/H Automated Milk & Yogurt Line

Capacity 2,000 Liters / Hr
Automation Siemens PLC Touch Control
Products Fresh Milk + Set Yogurt
Payback Period 14 Months CapEx Recovery
1T/H High-Sanitary Pasteurized Milk Line in Indonesia
Indonesia Indonesia

1T/H Cleanroom Pasteurization Line

Capacity 1,000 Liters / Hr
Sanitation Automated CIP Circulation
Material Standard SUS316 Food-Grade Steel
Thermal Recovery >70% Heat Recovery

Strategic Components for Your Processing Facility

Expand line capabilities with upstream storage and downstream packaging units.

Outdoor Milk Silos 20T-120T

Outdoor Milk Silos

Massive scale raw milk buffer storage (20T–120T) with insulated double walls to maintain intake temperature.

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High-Pressure Milk Homogenizer

Industrial Homogenizers

High-pressure mechanical shear prevents fat separation and guarantees consistent liquid mouthfeel.

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Automatic Milk Filling and Packaging Machine

Automatic Filling Systems

High-speed cup, pouch, or bottle filling units with sterile capping and inkjet coding integration.

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Technical Frequently Asked Questions

Expert engineering answers to help you plan your processing facility installation.

What hourly throughput capacities do these lines handle?
Our standard skid-mounted production lines handle 500 Liters to 3,000 Liters (3 Tons) per hour. Custom engineering teams in Zhangjiagang can expand configuration layouts for higher continuous commercial processing requirements.
How does the heat recovery system lower utility bills?
The pasteurization unit uses multi-section stainless steel plate exchangers. Returning hot pasteurized milk exchanges thermal energy with incoming cold raw milk. This pre-heats raw input and pre-cools finished product simultaneously, achieving over 70% thermal energy recovery.
How is cleaning handled to prevent contamination?
Every system includes a integrated CIP (Cleaning In Place) module. High-pressure centrifugal pumps circulate acid, alkali, and water rinses through pipelines without equipment teardown, keeping contact surfaces (Ra≤0.4μm) sterile.
How are overseas installation and commissioning managed?
We dispatch senior mechanical and electrical engineers directly to your plant location. Our team supervises fluid pipeline welding, conducts electrical calibration, executes water-run testing, and trains local operators on daily CIP routines.
What steel grades contact the product?
All product contact surfaces are fabricated from food-grade SUS304 or SUS316 stainless steel. Vessels are mirror-polished to prevent milk stone accumulation and corrosion from sanitation wash cycles.

Discuss Your Dairy Project with Our Engineers

Submit your target output capacity and product goals. Our process engineering center will supply a custom 3D civil plant layout and factory quotation within 24 hours.

Turnkey process engineering for 500L/H to 10,000L/H processing facilities.