Dairy Industry

At Enerquip, we’ve been a trusted provider of sanitary heating and cooling equipment for the dairy industry since 1985. Leading dairy producers and the engineering firms that support them rely on Enerquip for innovative solutions tailored to their critical processing needs.

“Our cheese and whey products travel nationally and worldwide, so we understand the importance of delivering quality, reliable products with excellent customer service. Enerquip checks all those boxes for us.”

With decades of expertise, our skilled team is here to support your dairy processing needs. Our sales engineers use advanced modeling software to design equipment precisely suited to your application. Whether you need help with sizing, design, or system optimization, Enerquip provides dependable solutions that enhance your operations.

Dairy Industry Solutions

Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers: Widely used for heating, cooling, pasteurization, and sterilization of dairy products, our heat exchangers deliver reliability and efficiency in every application.

Vapor Condensers: Efficiently cool vapor back into liquid for reuse in your production process, reducing waste and improving sustainability.

Waste Heat Economizers: Capture valuable heat escaping your facility to boost efficiency, conserve resources, and reduce waste.

Thermal Fluid Heaters: Our industrial heaters are ideal for closed-loop systems, transferring heat energy to your process with precision.

Sanitary Bare Coil Tank Heating Coils: Regulate and maintain tank temperatures with durable tank coils for heating or cooling.

Bayonet Heaters: Submerge these heaters directly into tank fluids for effective, consistent heating.

Steam Generators: A cost-effective solution for generating steam without the expense of a large-scale boiler operation.

Heat Exchanger Applications for Dairy

Enerquip specializes in sanitary stainless-steel shell and tube heat exchangers, meeting the toughest operational and regulatory demands. Key applications include:

Product Heaters & Coolers: Process liquids, creams, yogurts, and even viscous, heat-sensitive products like whey protein concentrate.

Pasteurization: Effectively reduce harmful bacteria while preserving texture and flavor, ensuring a safe, high-quality product.

Clean-In-Place (CIP) Heaters: A vital part of dairy processing, CIP systems maintain the cleanliness of tanks, pipes, and equipment without disassembly. They provide effective cleaning with minimal water use, allow plant operations to continue during cleaning to maximize production, and reduce labor needs while ensuring strict sanitation standards.

3-A Compliance

Enerquip is proud to fabricate shell and tube heat exchangers to the 3-A Sanitary Standard, ensuring dairy processing equipment meets the strictest safety and hygiene requirements. 3-A requirements include:

• 316L stainless steel product side material
• Tube side surface finish of 32Ra or better
• SA-213 seamless tubing
• Sanitary tri-clamp fittings

Enerquip actively contributes to standards development and participates in 3-A required third-party verifications, ensuring we remain at the forefront of safety and innovation.

Looking for a thermal solution for your dairy processing needs? Our team is ready to assist. Contact us or request a quote today to learn more about how Enerquip can support your operation.