Production line and factory setup overview
A medium line for washing, destemming, crushing, pressing, depectinization, clarification, filtration, vacuum concentration, sterilization and aseptic filling grape-juice concentrate.
Recommended lowest-entry line configuration For the lowest credible industrial entry, select a 1-2 t/h grape line with press, enzyme and clarification tanks, filter, small vacuum evaporator, sterilizer and bag-in-drum filler.
1-2 t/hstarter fresh-grape input
65-68 °Brixtypical concentrate target
120-250 kWindicative connected load
10-16entry operators per shift
Production process and implementation sequence
- Grape receiving, weighing, sampling and sorting
- Washing, destemming and controlled crushing
- Juice pressing and coarse screening
- Preheating, enzyme treatment and clarification
- Fine filtration or ultrafiltration where contracted
- Low-temperature vacuum evaporation to target Brix
- Final filtration and UHT or validated sterilization
- Aseptic bag-in-drum filling, coding and storage
Products, capacity and market fit
- Concentrate preserves seasonal Afghan grapes as a transport-efficient industrial ingredient.
- Beverage, jam, confectionery and food factories can buy standardized Brix and acidity.
- Aseptic bag-in-drum packing supports longer distribution than chilled single-strength juice.
- Pomace and tartrate-rich streams require planned, safe handling and potential recovery.
- Clarified grape-juice concentrate - Contracted Brix, acidity, color, turbidity and microbiology - Beverage, jam, confectionery and ingredient factories
- Single-strength grape juice - Optional pasteurized intermediate within a validated cold or hot-fill system - Local beverage processors
- Grape pomace - Separated promptly and kept traceable - Approved feed, compost, seed-oil or extraction users
Core production machinery and line specifications
| Machine / stage | Function / value | Production note |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving, washer and sorting conveyor | Creates traceable clean grape lots | 1-2 t/h with gentle handling |
| Crusher-destemmer and juice press | Extracts juice while limiting seed and stem tannins | Variable roller gap and press pressure |
| Preheater and enzyme tanks | Controls enzyme inactivation or depectinization recipe | Temperature-controlled sanitary vessels |
| Clarifier and fine filter | Reduces suspended solids to buyer turbidity limits | Plate, membrane or centrifugal option by contract |
| Vacuum evaporator | Concentrates juice at reduced boiling temperature | Water-removal rate calculated from mass balance |
| CIP and sanitary transfer system | Cleans tanks, pipes, evaporator and filler | Documented chemical concentration, flow and temperature |
| Tubular sterilizer | Applies validated final microbial reduction | Automatic temperature recording and diversion |
| Aseptic bag-in-drum filler | Fills sterile concentrate into bulk packs | Buyer-approved bag and drum format |
Raw materials, utilities and factory requirements
- Sound mature Afghan grapes under contracted specifications
- Potable process water
- Approved food enzymes and clarification aids
- Aseptic bags and food-grade drums
- CIP chemicals and laboratory consumables
- Stable three-phase electricity
- Food-grade steam sized for evaporation and sterilization
- Reliable cooling water or cooling tower
- Potable water, sanitary drainage and wastewater treatment
- Oil-free compressed air and aseptic air where specified
Indicative low-entry investment and implementation plan
These planning ranges prioritize economical machinery, local labor and local civil works. Final pricing follows confirmed capacity, product specification, delivery terms and site conditions.
| Scope | Indicative range | Entry-plan note |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving, washing, destemming and pressing | US$18k-40k | One 1-2 t/h fruit intake |
| Enzyme, clarification and filtration section | US$12k-30k | Select only contracted filtration quality |
| Small vacuum evaporation and CIP | US$28k-65k | Duty follows incoming Brix mass balance |
| Sterilization and aseptic drum filling | US$18k-45k | One bulk pack format |
| Utilities, installation, freight and spares | US$20k-50k | Steam, cooling and wastewater interfaces |
| Indicative low-entry total | US$96k-230k | Building, grapes, boiler, cooling tower and working capital may add cost |
Detailed proposal and next step
The proposal contains the complete line flow, machinery scope, raw-material and utility requirements, implementation stages and indicative entry planning. Final configuration follows confirmed products, capacity, site and budget.