Premium separators for small-scale dairy processing
When you run a small-scale dairy, the performance of your equipment is crucial for profitability. With compact, high-efficiency Alfa Laval dairy separators you get skimming and clarification that helps you make the most of your milk. The separators require minimal time and effort for operation, cleaning, and maintenance – enabling you to focus more resources on boosting your dairy’s productivity.
Small-scale dairy processing separator portfolio
The Compacta series separators provide high-efficiency processing for essential dairy manufacturing steps to meet the needs of small-scale dairies.
Milk skimming
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Milk clarification
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When buying a small-scale dairy separator, you get:
Saving time and effort
In a small dairy, time and labor are precious resources. Alfa Laval H and D series separators are self-discharging, compared to solid-wall separators, this means more efficient and hassle-free processing, with no need for manual opening and cleaning.
Superior hygiene
Hygiene is critical in any dairy, large or small. Our H and D series separators provide a strong basis for excellent hygiene, with FDA-approved food grade materials and automatic Cleaning-in-Place. Additionally, these small-scale dairy separators come fully certified with all the documentation needed to meet strict hygiene and food safety standards.
More milk
You can’t compromise on product quality and processing efficiency when every drop matters. Alfa Laval H and D series separators are specially designed to secure high-efficiency skimming and milk clarification in small-scale dairy production. In addition, the self-cleaning separators provide safe, gentle, and consistent treatment to safeguard the quality of your product.
Milk and cream processing
Quality and pricing are priorities when manufacturing milk and cream products. Alfa Laval small-scale dairy separators take your milk through clarification and skimming with premium efficiency while treating the product gently. Ensuring that your customers enjoy safe and delicious milk and cream, giving you the flexibility to meet shifting market demands.
Cheese production
From raw milk to finished cheese, you need assurance in hygiene, yield and quality. The small-scale H and D Compacta series separators are ideal for the initial steps of this journey: processing your milk with superior efficiency and care, to secure an end product that will delight your customers.
Questions and answers
Why should you have a separator for small-scale dairy processing?
Alfa Laval separators are designed based on the highest quality and hygiene standards. They are self-discharging, allowing dairy owners and production teams to focus on production rather than manual labor. Additionally, the high separation efficiency ensures that you can extract more value from your milk.
Which applications can it be used for?
Alfa Laval has a broad portfolio of separators designed for all dairy applications. The small-scale separators are ideal for small dairies, particularly for milk and whey skimming, as well as milk and whey clarification. These processes are typically used in the production of yogurt, cheese, and consumer milk products.
What makes Alfa Laval separators unique in the dairy industry?
Alfa Laval was born out of the innovation of the modern milk separator. And we have never stopped reinventing this technology. Today we offer a complete portfolio of solutions, covering the full scope of dairy separation applications. Our separators are engineered to help dairies achieve reliable uptime and improved yield, built with unique innovations, while maintaining the highest hygienic standards.
What can you expect?
When you run a small-scale dairy, the performance of your equipment is crucial for profitability. Our compact plug-and play separators add efficiency, simplicity, and reliability – increasing the value of small-scale dairy processing.
A wide range of dairy products are available, from small to large scale production
With deep roots in the dairy industry, Alfa Laval offers a complete portfolio of technologies covering the full scope of dairy separation applications. Contact us to find solutions for everything from milk clarification, skimming (hot and cold) and bactofugation, to anhydrous milk fat production, pre-processing of whey, concentration of fermented milk and more.
Test, validate, and scale up your next separation solution
Whether upgrading your production line or running a proof of concept, Alfa Laval helps you choose the right separator solution with confidence. Simply get in touch to arrange a consultation and trial at one of our test centres, or to rent a unit for onsite testing.
