High-Quality Tomato Processing Plant Aseptic Bag In Drum Package Field Installation

Product description of tomato processing plant

Fresh tomatoes can be processed into various types of finished products using tomato processing lines,tomato paste, tomato sauce and ketchup, and tomato juice. The final products are packaged in aseptic bagged drums, ensuring their quality and freshness throughout the production process.

The tomato processing line consists of several key components, including a raw tomato receiving system, washing system, sorting system, crushing system, pulping and refining system, filtration system, concentration system, pasteurization system, and aseptic filling system.

Our service of the tomato processing plant

Gofun not only provides tomato processing equipment for your factory, but also provides a one-stop solution from A to Z, including:

• Technical consultation
• customized proposal design
• Equipment manufacturing
• Onsite installation commissioning and training
• 1 year after-sales service warranty
• Lifetime service
• Package design and purchase

Main parameters of the tomato production line

FRESH TOMATO ⇒ CONVEYOR ⇒ WASHING ⇒ SORTING ⇒ CRUSHING ⇒ PREHEATING ⇒ PULPER & REFINER ⇒ EVAPORATING ⇒ STERILIZING ⇒ ASEPTIC FILLING ⇒ STORAGE OR BLENDING

Final products & Package types for the tomato project

Shanghai Gofun machinery company offers all kinds of the tomato processing line.

The raw material can be fresh tomato, tomato paste, etc. And the final product can be tomato paste, tomato ketchup, tomato sauce, tomato juice, tomato powder, whole peeled tomato, etc.

For the final package, it can be an aseptic bag, metal can, sachet, stand-up pouch, PP container, glass bottle, PET bottle, gable top, etc.

The key process of the tomato paste processing line

Now Shanghai Gofun machinery company will introduce the information of tomato paste processing line to show it works.

1. Ejection platform

In order to streamline the unloading process of fresh tomatoes from oversized trucks, we have innovated a discharge platform. This platform integrates water jets to effectively unload the tomatoes from the trucks, eliminating the need for labor-intensive manual handling. Moreover, the discharge platform serves an additional function by providing a preliminary washing step for the fresh tomatoes prior to their entry into the processing line. Water is utilized to assist in the feeding of the fresh tomatoes into the processing line, guaranteeing a seamless and uninterrupted operation.

2. Elevator

A machine that delivers fresh fruit from outdoors to indoors.

3. Washing

Before the crushing phase, it is essential to deeply cleanse the fresh tomatoes. To attain excellent cleaning outcomes, a combination of a bubble washer and a spray washer can be utilized. If more stringent cleaning requirements are needed, supplementary cleaning phases can be integrated. Furthermore, the cleaning procedure can be enhanced by incorporating ultrasonic cleaning and ozone cleaning methods, which further enhance the efficacy of the cleansing process.

4. Sorting

After washing, the surface of the fruit is clean, we can check the situation of all the fruit by human eye, and sort out the bad tomatoes by human.

5. Crushing for tomato processing

The GFM-FC series crusher operates on a cutting-edge working principle, offering superior production precision and the highest crushing capacity available. Its main function is to pulverize an extensive array of fruits and vegetables, effectively transforming them into finely ground particles and optimizing the efficiency of subsequent processing steps. This machine consists of multiple elements, such as a feeding hopper, side panel, framework, primary shaft, bearing block, motor, motor structure, and discharge hopper. These elements collaborate seamlessly to facilitate the crushing procedure and guarantee uninterrupted operation.

6. Preheating

A pre-heater is used to heat the product after grinding, and the temperature is usually adjustable from 45°C to 85°C. This processing step helps increase the juice percentage for the next step and can also preserve the color and taste of the final product.

7. Pulper and refiner

Operating at a rotational speed of 1470 revolutions per minute (r/min), this machine generates centrifugal force to propel the product through the sieve, thereby facilitating the purification process. It consists of two distinct stages: the Pulper and the Refiner, each equipped with a different sieve size. The initial stage incorporates a larger sieve, while the subsequent stage employs a smaller one. By utilizing this dual-stage pulping machine, an impressive yield of tomato pulp ranging from 90% to 95% can be achieved. The pulping process effectively separates the tomato skin and seeds from the pulp. Renowned for its remarkable production capacity, stable performance, user-friendly operation, and convenient sieve replacement, this machine is suitable for processing a variety of fruits, including passion fruit, tomatoes, peaches, apricots, mangoes, apples, and more.

8. Evaporating

Vacuum evaporator is used to concentrate tomato paste under vacuum and low temperature. A forced circulation vacuum evaporator is used here. Since it is finished at a vacuum low temperature, it does not miss the taste and nutrients as much as possible. Then the water is evaporated from the tomato pulp to make a tomato paste. Brix is typically 28-30%, 36-38%.

9. Sterilizing

To ensure the safety and preservation of tomato paste, a tube-in-tube type sterilizer is employed. This sterilizer allows for adjustable sterilization temperature and holding time. The machine effectively heats the tomato paste to a high temperature, typically around 115°C, and holds it at this temperature for a period of 30 seconds. Subsequently, the tomato paste is rapidly cooled to the ambient temperature. The entire system is designed to provide comprehensive protection, thanks to its programmable control. The operation system features an intuitive image-based man-machine interface, enabling operators to easily monitor the status of each component of the device.

10. Aseptic Filling

The aseptic filling machine works with a tube-in-tube type sterilizer. It's a closed cycle. Before production, the cycle is fully sterilized to ensure an aseptic environment. Also ensure that the filling cavity is also protected from steam and that the filling environment is sterile. Security - Provides several security methods. Adopts mirror welding technology to achieve clean and smooth welding lines. Independent control panel. CIP and Auto SIP are available in the sterilizer. It can be easily adjusted to fit different capacities and sizes of sterilization bags.

11. Storage or go blending

The finished product can be stored or used as the raw material to make the tomato sauce or ketchup.