Automation of the Wiegand 4000 Vacuum Evaporation Unit (VEU) and the condensed milk production line





  • Automation of the Wiegand 4000 Vacuum Evaporation Unit (VEU) and the condensed milk production line

  • Automation of the Wiegand 4000 Vacuum Evaporation Unit and the condensed milk production line | Kazakhstan

    Kazakhstan

  • Branch:

    Advanced Food Industry Automation & Smart Manufacturing Solutions

  • Year:

    2024

  • About the project:

    Aprotec Engineering, in collaboration with our engineering partner, has successfully completed the first stage of automation for condensed milk production using cutting-edge technologies. Our fully automated production line ensures the highest product quality, process safety, and complete elimination of human error.

    Key Project Features

    Process Automation:

    - Syrup preparation section

    - Milk-sugar mixture blending section

    - Wiegand 4000 Vacuum Evaporation Unit

    - Vacuum cooling crystallizers

    - CIP station

    Smart Control System:

    - Client-server architecture (2 servers + 4 operator panels)

    - Real-time parameter monitoring (viscosity, dry matter content, temperature)

    - Automatic failure diagnostics & safe mode activation

    Business Benefits:

    ✔ Consistent quality – thanks to continuous evaporation technology
    ✔ Reduced production risks – through automated process control
    ✔ Scalable management – Phase 2 is already in development

    Why Choose Our Automated Line?

    ✅ Efficiency – Continuous evaporation shortens cycle time
    ✅ Reliability – Wiegand 4000 & crystallizers ensure uninterrupted operation
    ✅ Safety – Minimized human error and reduced downtime

Work performed by Aprotec Engineering:

  • PLC software development
  • HMI software development
  • SCADA software development
  • Communication with other equipment
  • Operator manual development
  • Commissioning
  • Staff training
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Technical features:

  • PLC: Siemens S7-1500
  • Distributed periphery stations
  • Operational control: HMI Siemens WinCC Unified
  • Frequency converters
  • Communication: ProfiNET, Profibus DP
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Automation of the Wiegand 4000 Vacuum Evaporation Unit (VEU) and the condensed milk production line
Automation of the Wiegand 4000 Vacuum Evaporation Unit (VEU) and the condensed milk production line
Automation of the Wiegand 4000 Vacuum Evaporation Unit (VEU) and the condensed milk production line
Automation of the Wiegand 4000 Vacuum Evaporation Unit (VEU) and the condensed milk production line
Automation of the Wiegand 4000 Vacuum Evaporation Unit (VEU) and the condensed milk production line
Automation of the Wiegand 4000 Vacuum Evaporation Unit (VEU) and the condensed milk production line
Automation of the Wiegand 4000 Vacuum Evaporation Unit (VEU) and the condensed milk production line
Automation of the Wiegand 4000 Vacuum Evaporation Unit (VEU) and the condensed milk production line
Automation of the Wiegand 4000 Vacuum Evaporation Unit (VEU) and the condensed milk production line