Beverage Preparation
The beverage is formulated, mixed, and filtered.
Sweeteners, flavors, vitamins, or other additives are added as needed.
Product Sterilization
UHT (Ultra High Temperature): The beverage is heated to 135–150°C for 2–5 seconds and rapidly cooled.
This destroys microorganisms and enzymes that could spoil the product.
Packaging Sterilization
The carton packaging (such as Tetra Pak) is sterilized with hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and UV light or heat.
This occurs before filling, inside an aseptic chamber.
Filling and Sealing
Filling takes place in a sterile environment.
The carton cartridge is formed, filled, and sealed automatically.
Quality Control and Final Packaging
Checking sealing, volume, sterility, and traceability.
Final packaging may include secondary boxes for transport.
LEADING MANUFACTURERS
Tetra Pak (Sweden)
Pioneer and market leader.
Models: Tetra Pak A3/Flex, Tetra Pak A3/Speed, etc.
SIG Combibloc (Germany)
Strong competitor to Tetra Pak.
Models: SIG CFA 812, CFA 724, CFA 1224, etc.
Elopak (Norway)
Focuses on gable-top packaging (less commonly used in UHT).
Aseptic line: Pure-Pak Aseptic System.
Greatview (China)
More affordable alternative, compatible with Tetra Pak systems.
IPI (Italy, part of the Coesia Group)
Manufacturer of brick carton aseptic systems.
PRODUCTION MODELS AND CAPACITIES
Manufacturer Model Production Capacity (Units/h) Notes
Tetra Pak A3/Speed Up to 24,000 High speed, flexible, high cost
Tetra Pak A3/Flex 7,000–15,000 More flexible, easier format changeover
SIG CFA 1224 Up to 24,000 High performance, automatic volume changeover
SIG CFA 812 12,000 Medium-sized
IPI SA50/SA65 9,000–12,000 Aseptic brick carton
Elopak Pure-Pak Aseptic 7,000–12,000 Focus on gable-top
SUPPORTED BEVERAGE TYPES
UHT milk (animal or plant-based)
Juices and nectars.
Tea-based beverages.
Beverages with pieces (with limitations).
Shakes and functional beverages.
REQUIRED INFRASTRUCTURE
Clean room (appropriate ISO class).
Steam, compressed air, and treated water supply.
CIP/SIP systems (cleaning/sterilization in place).
Automation with PLCs and SCADA.
The Tetra Pak company has a large portfolio of equipment, below are some of the models already manufactured by the company:
Tetra Pak Aseptic Filling Machines Basic
Tetra Pak a3 Compact Flex
Tetra Pak a3 Speed
Tetra Pak a3 Flex
Tetra Pak DIMC a3
Tetra Pak Pullb Tab a3
Tetra Pak TBA 8
Tetra Pak TBA 19
Tetra Pak TBA 21
Tetra Pak TBA 22
Tetra Pak a1 Tetra Classic Aseptic
Tetra Pak a1 Wedge Aseptic
Tetra Pak a1 MiM
Tetra Pak TT 3
Tetra Pak TT CAU Tetra Top
Tetra Pak TR CAU Tetra Rex
Tetra TR 27
Tetra Pak E3 Speed
Tetra Pak DIMC Speed E3
Tetra Pak E3 Speed Hyper
Tetra pak E3 Compact Flex
Tetra Pak E3 Flex
Tetra Pak DIMC Flex E3
Tetra Pak Capper 25
Tetra Pak Capper 30
Tetra Pak Capper 40
Tetra Pak Capper 50
Tetra Pak Capper 60
Tetra Pak Line Controller 30
tra Pak Line Controller 40
Tetra Pak Line Controller Plus
Tetra Pak Accumulator Helix
Tetra Pak Straw Applicator 30
Tetra Pak Straw Applicator 40
Tetra Pak Cap Applicator Flex Speed
Tetra Pak Shrink Wrapper
Tetra Pak Cardboard Packer 12
Tetra Pak Cardboard Packer 30
Tetra Pak Cardboard Packer 32
Tetra Pak Cardboard Packer 70
Tetra Pak Cardboard Packer Speed 30
Ax550 Tetra Pak Domino
Tetra Albatch
Tetra Alfast
Tetra Alrox Lacta
Tetra Alsafe
Tetra Pak Aseptic Dosing unit E (Tetra Aldose)
Tetra Pak Automatic Stick
Tetra Pak Casomatic System SC7
Tetra Pak CIP Unit
Contherm Scraped Surface heat exchanger
Tetra Pak Continuous Freezer
Tetra Pak Continuous Freezer S
Tetra Pak Dip and Transfer unit a3
Tetra Pak Extraction Unt Soy
Tetra Pak Extrusion Tunnel a3
Tetra Pak Formulation System BPC
Tetra Pak High Shear MIxer
Tetra Pak Homogenizer
Tetra Pak Ingredient Doser
Tetra Pak In Line Blender
Tetra Pak Milk reception unit
Tetra Pak Multilane Wrapper
Tetra Pak Plate Heat Exchanger
Tetra Pak Separator
Tetra Pak Tubular Heat Exchanger
Tetra Therm Aseptic Drink
Tetra Therm Aseptic Flex
Tetra Therm Aseptic VTIS
Tetra Therm Lacta
Tetra Pak R1
Tetra Pak R2 |
