ÖNSA Machinery Comparative Product Guide (Comparison Sheets)
Select the most suitable equipment for your milk processing plant! Review our comprehensive comparative guide on boat-type and vertical cooling tanks, the differences between AISI 304 and 316L stainless steel, and weighed pre-purchase units.
Comparative Guide to Milk Cooling, Milk Cooking, and Milk Storage Technologies
Choosing the right equipment for industrial milk processing is vital for operational efficiency and product quality. At ÖNSA Makine, we have compiled the technical differences between the most preferred systems based on our experience in the food and chemical industries.
1. Milk Cooling Tanks: Flat-Bottomed and Vertical Type Comparison
Milk must be cooled rapidly after milking to prevent quality loss. The design choice varies depending on your facility's capacity and layout.
Boat-Type Cooling Tanks
Feature: Features a flat, horizontal body structure, maximising contact between the milk and the cooling surface at the bottom.
Application: Typically preferred in medium-sized dairies and farms with a capacity between 1 and 3 tonnes.
Advantage: Thanks to its large surface area, it reduces the temperature of the milk from 35°C to 4°C much faster, instantly controlling bacterial growth.
Vertical Cooling Tanks
Feature: Cylindrical and vertical structure, saving space.
Application: Can be used in all types of businesses, from boutique production (100 litres) to large-scale facilities (10 tonnes).
Advantage: Offers a significant advantage in confined layouts thanks to its small footprint and works fully integrated with automatic washing (CIP) systems in high-tonnage models.
2. Stainless Steel Selection: Differences Between AISI 304 and AISI 316
The most fundamental factor determining the equipment's lifespan and hygiene standards is the quality of the steel used.
AISI 304 Stainless Steel
Application: The most commonly used material in standard food applications such as milk cooling tanks, transfer tanks and storage vessels.
Advantage: Fully compliant with food safety standards, resistant to corrosion and the most economical professional solution for the food industry.
AISI 316 Stainless Steel
Application: Used in chemical reactors, pharmaceutical industry equipment, and especially in stainless steel IBC tanks that transport acidic liquids.
Advantage: Thanks to its special components, it exhibits the highest corrosion resistance against acids and aggressive chemicals, maximising equipment life.
3. Milk Receiving Systems: Weighing and Non-Weighing Pre-Receiving Units
The quantity and cleanliness of raw milk arriving at the facility are checked during the receiving stage.
Weighing Pre-Purchase Units
Feature: Equipped with precision load cell systems placed under the chassis and a digital indicator display.
Advantage: Professionalises the business's data tracking and financial control by measuring the quantity of incoming milk with high accuracy in kilograms.
Weighing-Free Pre-Purchase Units
Feature: A compact system consisting of a pump and high-capacity stainless steel strainers.
Advantage: Focuses on rapid straining and transfer rather than measurement; ideal for businesses requiring low-cost and quick installation.
4. Cooking Technologies: Electric and Gas Heating Systems
The choice of energy source for milk cooking and preparation vats affects operational processes.
Electric (Resistance) Milk Cooking Tanks
Feature: Operates with internal resistors and precise digital thermostat control.
Advantage: Easy to install, requires no chimney connection, and offers high precision in maintaining milk at the desired temperature.
Gas-Fired (LPG/Natural Gas) Milk Cooking Tanks
Feature: Equipped with a powerful industrial burner system.
Advantage: Reduces the time required to reach cooking temperature for high-capacity milk and provides energy cost advantages in facilities with intensive production.
All these solutions offered by ÖNSA Makine are custom-designed to meet your business needs and manufactured to the highest hygiene standards.
Would you like to review the technical drawings of our products or receive a customised quote for your project? Contact Us
