Alfa Laval EnSaFerm Agitator for better product quality and reduced costs

Dragos Dobrescu
Jul 4
1 min read

The Alfa Laval EnSaFerm (Energy Saving Fermentation) agitator offers reduced energy consumption, shortened fermentation time, and improved product quality for cultured dairy processing lines.

Energy consumption and mixing efficiency

The Alfa Laval EnSaFerm agitator takes advantage of its minimal surface area to minimize unwanted heat production and undesirable product texture changes (that would be caused by the high shear stress of a standard frame agitator).

The Alfa Laval EnSaFerm employs the proven EnSaFoil impeller, utilizing vertical blades to generate radial flow to ensure the efficient exchange of product across the tank. The impeller shape minimizes shear stress, significantly reducing power consumption and overall providing substantially lower energy costs and process time.

Cleanliness and hygiene

By utilizing a cleaning-in-place (CIP) system, the Alfa Laval EnSaFerm agitator can be easily cleaned to meet any hygiene requirements. The unique design of the impeller results in a lack of shadow areas within the tank, contributing to optimal cleaning efficiency. Consequently, the Alfa Laval EnSaFerm agitator needs less cleaning time than typical frame agitators, providing a faster turnaround time between batches, boosting plant productivity.

Tailored to specific fermentation requirements

Every Alfa Laval EnSA Ferm agitator is designed to satisfy the unique needs of various dairy plants, tanks, and products, such as kefir, yogurt, and sour cream. For total peace of mind, thorough documentation is provided with each Alfa Laval EnSaFerm agitator to meet today’s strict dairy industry requirements.