A butter production line is a modern dairy processing system designed to convert fresh milk or cream into high-quality butter. It uses processes such as pasteurization, separation, fermentation, churning, and molding to extract and aggregate milk fat into solid butter. If you want to customize a high-efficiency butter production line, contact us immediately to get a free quotation!
Production Flow of Butter Production Line
The core process of a butter production line is divided into three stages:
Pre-treatment Stage
- Milk reception and cooling: Fresh milk is cooled to below 4℃ to maintain freshness.
- Milk filtration: Removes impurities and unwanted cells to ensure a pure milk base.
- Cream separation: A cream separator extracts cream from milk, providing the key raw material for butter.
Processing Stage (Core Stage)
- Pasteurization: Low-temperature heating at 72–85℃ kills harmful bacteria while retaining flavor.
- Fermentation (optional): Adding lactic acid bacteria to cream for 12–18 hours enhances aroma and taste.
- Churning: A butter churn converts cream into butter grains and separates buttermilk.
- Molding: A butter extruder shapes the butter into blocks or slices, ready for packaging.
Packaging Stage
- Automated cutting and weighing: Precisely cuts butter to the desired size.
- Melting and filling: Butter can be melted and filled into tins or containers.
- Cooling and labeling: Cooled to optimal temperature and labeled for shipment.
Parameters of Butter Production Line
| Equipment | Model | Power/Capacity | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk Cooling Tank | 500L | 2.6kW | 1800×1100×1650mm |
| Cream Separator | 200L/h | 0.37kW | 650×610×620mm |
| Butter Churn | 200L | 1.1kW | 1600×1100×1350mm |
| Butter Extruder | 500kg/h | 1.5kW | 1200×600×1000mm |
| Melting Tank | 200L | Jacketed heating | 2000×800×1200mm |
| Packaging Machine | Multiple | 1.0–1.9kW | Varies |
| CIP Cleaning System | 500L×3 | 48kW | 2600×1400×1800mm |
Core Equipment Advantages of Brand Automatic Butter Production Line
Cream Separator
- Precisely separates fat, ensuring stable butter quality.
- Automatic sediment removal reduces labor and increases efficiency.
Butter Churn
- Efficiently churns cream into uniform butter grains.
- Simple operation and low maintenance costs.
CIP Cleaning System
- Automatically cleans tanks and pipelines to prevent cross-contamination.
- Efficient water use ensures hygienic production.
Packaging Equipment
- High-speed filling and cooling improve production efficiency.
- Options for tin sealing or automatic labeling, meeting different market needs.
Features of Complete Automatic Butter Production Line
1.Full Automation
The production line operates fully automatically, greatly reducing the need for manual labor while ensuring that every process, from milk reception to butter molding, is synchronized. This automation guarantees consistent product quality and minimizes human error, making the workflow smooth and efficient.
2. Multi-Type Production
This line can produce unsalted, salted, and cultured butter. The optional fermentation stage allows manufacturers to enhance the flavor and aroma, creating a premium product suitable for high-end baking and culinary applications. It provides flexibility to meet diverse market preferences.
3. Food-Grade Materials
We use SUS304 stainless steel for all butter-contact parts. This stainless steel is durable, corrosion-resistant, and food-safe. It fully complies with international food safety and hygiene standards. This guarantees that the butter remains pure and uncontaminated throughout production.
4. Flexible Packaging
The line supports various packaging options, including tin cans, trays, and automatic labeling. This flexibility allows manufacturers to quickly adapt to different market demands and customer specifications, ensuring that the final products are ready for distribution and retail without additional manual handling.
Advantages of Complete Automatic Butter Production Line
1. Cost Efficiency
The automation and integrated design reduce energy consumption, labor costs, and material waste, helping manufacturers save operational expenses.
2. Stable High Output
With a capacity of up to 500kg per hour, the line can consistently produce large volumes of butter without compromising quality. Operators can easily adjust the speed of key machines like the churn and extruder to control output, ensuring both efficiency and reliability.
3. Hygiene and Safety
The line features an integrated CIP system that thoroughly cleans and sanitizes the equipment between production runs. This prevents cross-contamination, reduces maintenance risks, and guarantees that the butter meets strict food safety and hygiene standards.
4. Market Adaptability
The line supports multiple product sizes and packaging formats, enabling manufacturers to respond quickly to changing market demands. Whether producing for retail, wholesale, or specialty products, the line ensures efficient and flexible operation to maximize profitability.
FAQs
Absolutely. Operators can adjust the speeds of key machines such as the churn and extruder to control output. This allows production volumes to match demand while ensuring consistent quality in every batch.
Typically, full installation and commissioning require 5–15 working days depending on factory size and configuration. Experienced engineers guide the setup to ensure the production line operates efficiently from day one.
The line comes with an integrated CIP system, which allows automatic cleaning and sanitization without disassembly. Regular maintenance checks include inspecting pumps, motors, and seals to ensure smooth operation and extend equipment lifespan.
After-sales support encompasses technical assistance, spare parts supply, remote diagnostics, and periodic follow-ups. Manufacturers will receive comprehensive guidance throughout the process, thereby minimizing downtime and enhancing production efficiency.
Who We Are?
Foodline is a professional food machinery manufacturer with over 20 years of experience in dairy equipment. Our 10,000 ㎡ production facility is equipped for high-quality manufacturing and strict quality control.
Our commercial butter production lines and brand automatic butter production lines are exported worldwide, with strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific regions, all with CE certification.
We offer a complete, one-stop solution—from design and production to installation and commissioning. Our team helps you build efficient, stable, and cost-effective butter production systems tailored to your needs.
For more information about our machine, you can reach us via WeChat / phone: +86 139 3718 1903.
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