Pectin Whole Product Line Membrane Refining and Concentration Equipment

Product Description

Product Overview

Pectin Whole Product Line Refining and Concentration Equipment

The Pectin Whole Product Line Membrane Refining and Concentration Equipment is a professional integrated solution independently developed by Zhengzhou Chlory Technology Co., Ltd.—a National High-tech Enterprise with over 20 years of membrane separation and food processing expertise. Tailored for the industrial production of pectin (extracted from citrus peels, apple pomace, etc.), this equipment addresses the core pain points of traditional pectin processing: low purity due to incomplete impurity removal, reduced gel strength from thermal degradation, and high energy consumption from conventional concentration methods.

Integrating advanced membrane separation technologies (ultrafiltration, nanofiltration) with precision centrifugation and low-temperature concentration systems, the equipment covers the entire production chain from crude pectin extract pretreatment, refining, and desalination to concentration and finished product processing. It realizes molecular-level precision separation and gentle concentration of pectin, ensuring the final product has high purity (≥90%), excellent gel performance, and retained functional activity. Compliant with GMP, FDA, and other international standards, the equipment has been widely applied in food additive manufacturers, pharmaceutical raw material suppliers, and functional food producers, providing reliable technical support for large-scale, high-quality pectin production.

Core Advantages

1. High Purity & Superior Gel Performance

2. High Retention of Active Ingredients

Adopts multi-stage precision refining (centrifugation + ultrafiltration + nanofiltration), effectively removing small-molecule sugars, proteins, mineral salts, pigments, and residual fruit peel residues. The impurity removal rate reaches ≥95%, and the finished pectin purity is ≥90%, with gel strength and stability significantly higher than traditional alcohol precipitation processes.

Operates at room temperature (25–35℃) throughout the refining and concentration process, avoiding thermal degradation of pectin macromolecules. The gel activity retention rate reaches ≥98%, ensuring the finished product maintains excellent thickening, stabilizing, and gelling properties required for food and pharmaceutical applications.

3. Energy-Saving & Environmental Protection

4. Targeted Design for Pectin Characteristics

5. Intelligent & Stable Operation

Membrane concentration technology consumes only 30–40% of the energy of traditional thermal concentration, greatly reducing production costs. The pure physical separation process requires no organic solvents (e.g., ethanol), avoiding environmental pollution and solvent residue risks, meeting clean production requirements.

Customizes process parameters and membrane configurations based on pectin's high colloid content and viscosity: uses ultrafiltration membranes (10–50 kDa) to intercept macromolecular pectin while removing small-molecule impurities; optimizes cross-flow filtration to prevent membrane fouling; supports adjustable desalination rate (≥90%) for high-ash raw materials.

Equipped with a PLC automatic control system, real-time monitoring of key parameters such as filtration pressure, concentration temperature, and solid content. Features an online CIP cleaning system to reduce membrane fouling and extend the service life of core components to 2–3 years, ensuring consistent product quality across batches.

Main Features

1. Full-Chain Integration

2. Advanced Membrane Application

Covers all links of pectin processing—crude extract pretreatment, precision refining, desalination, low-temperature concentration, and post-treatment—forming a closed-loop production system. Reduces floor space by 30% compared to split equipment and simplifies workflows.

Provides one-stop services from on-site raw material testing, process design, equipment manufacturing, and installation to commissioning, operator training, and after-sales maintenance, adapting to diverse production needs.

3. Flexible Concentration Control

4. Compliance & Safety Assurance

5. Turnkey Service Capability

Supports adjusting the concentration endpoint (20–30% solid content) according to production needs, avoiding gelatinization caused by excessive concentration and reducing subsequent drying load.

All parts in contact with materials use food-grade 304/316L stainless steel, PVDF/ceramic membranes, and FDA-compliant components. The process meets food safety and environmental protection standards, ensuring product safety and compliance.

Provides one-stop services from on-site raw material testing, process design, equipment manufacturing, and installation to commissioning, operator training, and after-sales maintenance, adapting to diverse production needs.

Technical Parameters

Parameter Category	Specification Range
Processing Capacity	50 Kg/h – 8000 Kg/h (customizable according to production scale)
Membrane Configuration	Ultrafiltration (UF): 10–50 kDa; Nanofiltration (NF): 200–500 Da
Operating Pressure	UF: 0.3–0.8 MPa; NF: 1.5–2.5 MPa; Centrifugation: 0.2–0.5 MPa
Operating Temperature	Filtration/Refining: 25–35℃; Concentration: 25–40℃ (room temperature/low temperature)
Key Treatment Efficiency	Impurity removal rate: ≥95%; Desalination rate (optional): ≥90%; Pectin retention rate: ≥98%
Product Quality Indicators	Purity ≥90%; Gel strength: Consistent with industry standards; Moisture content ≤3%; Complies with GMP/FDA
Material in Contact with Product	Food-grade 304/316L stainless steel, PVDF/ceramic membrane, FDA-compliant seals
Control System	PLC automatic control + touchscreen; Real-time monitoring of pressure, temperature, concentration
Power Consumption	0.8–2.5 kW·h/m³ of treated extract (varies by process configuration)
Membrane Service Life	2–3 years (under normal operation and maintenance)

Core Configuration

System Module	Core Equipment/Technology	Function Description
Pretreatment Unit	High-speed centrifuge, precision filter, acid extraction tank	Remove large-particle fruit peel residues from crude pectin extracts; adjust pH for subsequent processing; reduce membrane load
Refining & Desalination Unit	UF membrane module (10–50 kDa), NF membrane module (200–500 Da), electrodialysis system (optional)	Intercept macromolecular pectin and remove small-molecule impurities (sugars, salts); realize desalination for high-ash pectin
Low-Temperature Concentration Unit	Membrane concentration system (NF), vacuum low-temperature concentrator (optional)	Concentrate refined pectin solution from 1–5% to 20–30% solid content at room temperature; avoid thermal degradation
Auxiliary Unit	CIP cleaning system, buffer tank, solvent recovery system	Maintain equipment performance; stabilize process parameters; recycle solvents to reduce costs

Application Scenarios

Food Additive Pectin Production

Pharmaceutical Grade Pectin Production

Small-Batch R&D & Pilot Production

Application: Large-scale production of pectin from citrus peels, apple pomace, etc., for food additives (jams, yogurts) and pharmaceutical binders.
Process Solution: Crude extract pretreatment → centrifugal separation → UF refining → NF concentration → drying.
Value: High pectin purity and gel strength; meets food-grade standards with low energy consumption.

Application: Production of high-purity pectin for pharmaceutical binders and drug carriers.
Process Solution: Acid extraction → centrifugal separation → UF purification → nanofiltration desalination → low-temperature concentration → freeze drying → sterile packaging.
Value: Ultra-high purity (≥95%) and biocompatibility; complies with pharmaceutical industry standards and ensures product safety.

Application: Production of natural colloids such as xanthan gum and guar gum for functional food and cosmetic industries.
Value: Flexible process configuration adapts to different colloid characteristics; ensures consistent product quality and compliance with international standards.

Company Profile

Chlory Technology Company

With 20+ years of experience in chlorination system manufacturing, Chlory  is a certified (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001) original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specializing in water treatment solutions. We offer: 
1. Customized package design (AutoCAD, SolidWorks-supported engineering).
2. After-sales services: On-site inspection, electrolyzer refurbishment, and capacity upgrades.
3. Membership in China's Chlorine Committee, ensuring compliance with global industry standards.