An autoclave for food industry applications is a key process solution when products must be sterilized, pasteurized, preserved, and made shelf-stable under controlled conditions. Since the formation of the SCHOLZ Group in 1983 by merging with the French autoclave manufacturer Lagarde, we have been able to expand our product portfolio and our expertise in the field of sterilization autoclaves. About 10 years later, the well-known German company LUBECA, which was founded in 1901, represents more than 100 years of progressive and innovative sterilization and pasteurization technology for food and tobacco. The focus is on reproducible results, uniform heat distribution, and a design tailored to the product, packaging and process.
Advantages
Advantages of an Autoclave for Food Industry Applications
A food autoclave offers clear advantages wherever reproducible batch processes, safe sterilization, and uniform heat distribution in the chambers are required. The decisive factors are gentle product treatment, stable process conditions, and a system configuration matched to the specific food product. This makes it possible to combine product quality, taste, and shelf life in a reliable process.
✓ Uniform heat distribution and reliable pressure control for safe sterilization
✓ Gentle thermal cycles to preserve natural product quality
✓ Customised design for different food products and packaging types
✓ Reliable batch sterilization for repeatable production results
✓ Efficient, low-disruption workflows in food production
✓ Modern quick-closing door systems and automation for economical operation
Best quality according to your taste—autoclave for the food industry
Scholz supplies high-quality customized sterilizers for the stationary and rotary processes so that your food production runs safely, efficiently and trouble-free. Each autoclave is designed according to the product, packaging type and required thermal process. The objective is a controlled and product-friendly treatment that supports quality retention while ensuring process reliability.
In the food industry, industrial autoclaves are used for the thermal treatment and sterilization of packaged products to ensure shelf life, product safety, and consistent quality; in the tobacco industry, they are used for controlled temperature and pressure processes where reproducible conditions are essential for stable product quality.
The result: gentle autoclave sterilization that always preserves the natural taste of the food. Our autoclaves are equipped with our high-quality and individually designed quick-closing door. Get to know our versatile autoclaves and systems for sterilization in the food and pet food industry, as well as autoclaves for tabac industry for the following processes:
Shower-Water-Autoclave
Full-Water-Autoclave
Steam-Air-Autoclave
Spray-Autoclave
Laboratory-Autoclave
Substrate-Sterilisation-Autoclave
CO2-Disinfestation-Autoclave
Highest competence for individual solutions
Because every customer has their own specific requirements for production processes, each autoclave is unique. In general, we always aim to make everything possible. If required, we can equip your autoclave with rails, roller conveyors, or chain conveyors. Even the rotary drum can be combined with a chain conveyor if rotation is required.
We produce autoclaves with a capacity of 1 – 12 cages or with a second quick closing door in order to separate the unsterilized area from the sterilized area. Discover how we develop tailor-made solutions for individual requirements in our Special Vessels section.
These are the configuration features of autoclaves for the food industry:
- Automatic bayonet-lifting-door
- Manual hinged-door
- Automatic sliding-door
- Transit Version
- Static/Rotary Process Rails
- Roller conveyors or chain conveyors
Diameters from 400 to 2,000 mm
These variants show how flexibly our autoclaves for food production can be adapted to real production conditions.
Certified quality
Autoclave for Food Industry Processes
Since taking over the well-known manufacturer LUBECA, we have been producing autoclaves for sterilizing and pasteurizing food and pet food in a wide variety of packaging types. Energy-optimized sterilization processes for your food.
CO2 disinfestation autoclaves in the food industry
Our plants allow you a residue-free, product-friendly, and environmentally friendly pressure disinfestation. Certified mechanical engineering for your food.
Typical Applications
For Food Autoclave and Tobacco Autoclave Systems
Sterilizing and pasteurizing food products in different packaging types
Gentle thermal treatment of meat and sausage products
Reliable processing of cereals, spices, cheese, vegetables, and fish
Sterilization of pet food with a focus on reproducible quality
Sterilization of mushroom substrates with application-specific system design
Residue-free pressure disinfestation in food production
Tobacco applications with project-specific system configuration
Food Industry Autoclave
Your Product. Our Focus.
We attach great importance to preserving the natural quality of your products. We are also happy to modernize your older systems, especially those from LUBECA.
Are you looking for a product-friendly complete solution for the sterilization of your pet food or food products?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Autoclaves for Food Industry Applications
Which products can be processed in an autoclave for the food industry?
Autoclaves are suitable for food and pet food in a wide range of packaging types, including cans, jars, flexible packaging and ready meals. Applications for meat, fish, vegetables, cheese, spices, and mushroom substrates are also possible.
Which process variants are possible?
Possible configurations include static and rotary processes as well as shower-water, full-water, steam-air, and spray autoclaves, depending on product and packaging requirements.
Can a food industry autoclave be adapted to individual production conditions?
Yes. The systems can be customized with rails, roller conveyors, chain conveyors, transit versions, different quick-closing door systems, and different plant sizes.
Are the systems suitable for batch sterilization?
Yes. The systems are designed for batch-based thermal processes with defined treatment parameters and can be matched to product, packaging and required process sequence.
Is modernization of existing food autoclaves possible?
Yes. SCHOLZ also modernizes older systems, especially existing LUBECA installations, and adapts them technically to current production requirements.