Pilot-Scale Sterilization Solution for Flexible Retort Pouches
The Mavi Mak / Pharma Fills Pilot-Scale Vertical Retort Autoclave is designed for pilot-scale sterilization of food products packed in flexible retort pouches.
This system is ideal for R&D applications, pilot production, recipe development, shelf-life testing, and small-batch commercial trials. It provides controlled thermal processing with automatic back-pressure control to help protect pouch integrity during sterilization.
The machine is suitable for ready-to-eat meals, sauces, soups, meat products, and other food products that require safe and controlled retort processing.
Applications
The Pilot-Scale Vertical Retort Autoclave is suitable for sterilizing a wide range of products, including:
- Ready-to-eat meals
- Sauces
- Soups
- Meat products
- Semi-liquid food products
- Food products packed in flexible retort pouches
- Small-batch product development
- R&D and pilot food processing applications
Designed for Flexible Retort Pouches
This autoclave is specially designed for retort pouch applications, where accurate control of pressure and temperature is critical.
The system uses automatic back-pressure control to reduce the risk of pouch swelling, deformation, or seal damage during sterilization.
This makes it especially suitable for products packed in:
- Stand-up retort pouches
- Flat retort pouches
- Flexible laminated food pouches
- Small pilot-scale packaged food batches
Key Features
- Vertical pilot-scale retort autoclave design
- Suitable for flexible retort pouches
- Pressurized hot water / water spray sterilization
- Automatic back-pressure control
- External steam heating system
- Controlled sterilization and cooling process
- PLC-controlled operation
- 10” touchscreen HMI
- Programmable sterilization recipes
- Automatic data recording
- High-precision industrial sensors
- Pressure gauge and safety valves
- Hygienic stainless-steel construction
- Ideal for pilot production and R&D
- Designed for safe, precise, and repeatable sterilization cycles
Processing Benefits
The system helps achieve:
- Reliable thermal sterilization
- Improved package protection
- Reduced pouch swelling and deformation
- Uniform heat distribution
- Stable and repeatable sterilization performance
- Controlled temperature and pressure management
- Easy recipe handling and process monitoring
- Efficient operation for pilot-scale production
Request a Customized Solution
Looking for a pilot-scale retort autoclave for pouch sterilization?
Send us your:
- Product type
- Package type
- Batch size
- Required sterilization temperature
- Process requirements
- Utility details
Our engineering team will evaluate your application and propose the most suitable solution.
Contact Mavi Mak Machinery / Pharma Fills for technical consultation and quotation.