Paneer Plant
Paneer Plant

Paneer Plant

 

Equipment

Specification

Milk Reception

 

Milk Storage Tank (SS 304)

Capacity: 1000–10000 L
Material: SS 304

Type: Vertical/Horizontal insulated with dimple jacket
Agitator: Slow-speed motor-driven
Inlet/Outlet: SMS union type

Milk Pasteurizer Unit

 

PHE /Batch Pasteurizer

Capacity: 500–5000 LPH (as required)
Temperature: 72–75°C (HTST system)
Holding Time: 15–20 sec
Heating: Hot water or steam
Cooling: Chilled water

Paneer Coagulation Tank

 

Coagulation Tank with Stirrer

Capacity: 500–2000 L
Material: SS 304
Design: Jacketed with direct steam injection or hot water heating
Agitator: Variable-speed motor
Drain: Bottom outlet valve

Paneer Pressing System

 

Pneumatic / Hydraulic Paneer Press

Type: Pneumatic or hydraulic-driven
Material: SS 304
No. of Moulds: 8–20, depending on capacity
Pressure Range: 2–8 bar adjustable
Operation: Auto/manual control

Paneer Moulds

 

Stainless Steel Paneer Moulds

Material: SS 304 perforated sheet
Capacity: 10 kg per block
Shape: Square (330mm X 330mm X 90mm(H))

Whey Collection and Storage System

 

Whey Tank

Capacity: 500–3000 L
Material: SS 304
Design: Conical bottom with outlet valve
Optional: Whey separator/filter

Paneer Cutting Machine

 

Pneumatic Paneer Cutter

Blade Material: SS 304
Cutting Size: Adjustable

Operation: Pneumatic/manual
Frame: SS 304

Paneer Chilling Tank / Chilling Vat

 

Paneer Chilling Vat

Capacity: 500–3000 L
Material: SS 304 insulated
Cooling: Chilled water circulation (0–4°C)

Packaging Unit

 

Paneer Packaging Machine (Vacuum/Flow Wrap)

Type: Vacuum or Pillow pack
Film: Food-grade LDPE/PP
Sealing: Heat-sealing mechanism
Optional: Batch & Date coding

CIP (Clean-in-Place) System

 

Compact CIP System

Capacity: 500–2000 L
Tanks: 3 (Caustic, Acid, Hot water)
Pump: SS centrifugal type
Heating: Electric/Steam

 

 

Ancillary Equipment

Milk Transfer Pump

Centrifugal / Lobe pump
Material: SS 304
Capacity: 500–10000 LPH

Transfers milk and whey between units.

Control Panel

Type: PLC/Manual
Material: SS enclosure

Control for pasteurizer, presses, and pumps.

Pipelines and Valves

Material: SS 304 SMS union
Finish: Mirror polished

Interconnects all process equipment. Maintains sanitary flow system.

 

12. Utility Requirements

Parameter

                                                          Typical Requirement

Electric Power

                                                    3 Phase, 415 V, 50 Hz

Steam Pressure

                                                    3–6 bar for pasteurizer and coagulator

Water Supply

                                                    Process + chilled water

Air Pressure

                                                    6–8 bar for pneumatic press/cutter

Drainage System

                                                    Hygienic floor drains with SS channels