Plate Cooler / Milk Chiller – Energy-Efficient Plate Heat Exchanger

Description

The Plate Cooler (Plate Heat Exchanger) is a compact, highly efficient system designed to rapidly cool raw milk immediately after milking or before storage. By transferring heat from milk to cold water or glycol, it quickly brings milk temperature down from 35–37°C to 4–10°C — essential for preserving milk quality, reducing bacterial growth, and maintaining dairy hygiene standards.

Widely used in milk reception units, chilling centers, and dairy farms, our plate chiller ensures energy savings by utilizing available chilled water or pre-cooled glycol as the cooling medium.

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Key Features

✅ High-Efficiency Heat Transfer Plates
Corrugated stainless steel plates for optimal heat exchange between milk and cooling fluid.

✅ Food-Grade Stainless Steel Construction (SS304/SS316)
Durable, hygienic, and corrosion-resistant design — ideal for dairy environments.

✅ Fast Cooling
Cools milk from 37°C to 10°C or lower within seconds, preserving freshness and quality.

✅ Customizable Plate Configuration
Available in varied plate counts (30 to 100+) to match your flow rate and cooling needs.

✅ Water/Glycol Based Cooling
Can operate with chilled water, glycol, or a combination with refrigeration systems.

✅ CIP Compatible & Easy Maintenance
Smooth internal surfaces and CIP ports ensure fast, hygienic cleaning.

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Applications

Milk Reception at Dairy Farms & Chilling Centers

Pre-Cooling Before BMC Storage

Milk Cooling Before Pasteurization

Cheese & Yogurt Base Milk Processing

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Benefits of Using a Plate Cooler

✔ Prevents bacterial growth by lowering milk temperature quickly
✔ Reduces energy cost by pre-cooling before BMC or refrigeration
✔ Increases shelf life and nutrient retention
✔ Compact footprint and easy installation
✔ Can be integrated into automated dairy lines

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Technical Specifications (Typical – 2000 LPH Plate Cooler)

Parameter Specification

Capacity 500 to 10000 LPH (custom options)
Construction Material SS316 Plates, SS304 Frame
Cooling Media Chilled Water / Glycol / Ice Water
Inlet Milk Temp. ~35–37°C
Outlet Milk Temp. 10°C or below (depends on water temp.)
No. of Plates 30–120 Plates (customizable)
Pressure Rating Up to 10 bar
CIP Connections Available

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Available Capacities

500 LPH

1000 LPH

2000 LPH

3000 LPH

5000 LPH

10000 LPH+