What equipment is essential for a juice production line?

A complete juice production line requires several key machines to ensure smooth processing, product safety, and consistent juice quality. Here are the core components:

1. Sorting & Washing Machine
   This unit removes leaves, dirt, sand, and pesticide residues from fresh fruit. It often includes a bubble washer, brush roller, or spray cleaning system, ensuring the raw materials are clean before processing.

2. Fruit Crusher / Pulper
   Breaks down fruit into smaller pieces or pulp, increasing juice yield and preparing it for efficient extraction. For hard fruits (e.g. apples), pre-cutting or crushing is essential.

3. Juice Extractor
   Converts pulp into juice using one of the following methods:

   • Cold Press – High-quality juice with minimal oxidation

   • Centrifugal Extractor – Fast and suitable for large volumes

   • Hydraulic Press – For maximum yield in commercial-scale production

4. Filter / Decanter / Clarifier
   Used for removing fiber, sediment, or suspended solids—especially in clear juices. This step enhances appearance, taste, and shelf stability.

5. Pasteurizer or UHT Sterilizer
   Heats juice to eliminate bacteria and extend shelf life.

   • Tubular or plate pasteurizers for short-term storage

   • UHT systems (135–150°C) for long shelf-life juices

   • HPP systems (optional) for cold-pressed premium juices

6. Filling & Sealing Machine
   Fills juice into bottles, cans, cartons, or tetra packs, followed by capping or sealing. Options include:

   • Hot-fill bottle filling

   • Aseptic bag-in-box systems

   • Rotary and linear fillers for automated production

7. Labeling & Coding Machine (optional but recommended)
   Applies product labels and date/batch codes for traceability and regulatory compliance.

KAAE provides end-to-end juice processing solutions with all these machines integrated into a seamless, high-efficiency production line—customized based on your capacity, juice type, and packaging format.