Steinfurth
Pasteurization Monitoring & PU Measurement
When pasteurization control protects both product safety and taste
Pasteurization is a critical process step for many beverages – but only when it is precisely controlled. Too little pasteurization risks microbiological instability, while too much negatively affects taste and product quality.
Steinfurth provides reliable systems for accurate PU measurement and pasteurization monitoring, giving you confidence that every product receives exactly the required thermal treatment.
Why Accurate PU Measurement Makes the Difference
Pasteurization units (PU) are the decisive parameter for evaluating thermal treatment. Variations in temperature, line speed or spray conditions can quickly lead to deviations if they are not measured directly in the package.
Steinfurth systems measure temperature at the coldest point inside the container, ensuring that calculated PU values reflect real process conditions – not assumptions.
Measuring Pasteurization Where It Matters – Inside the Container
Steinfurth pasteurization monitoring solutions are based on container-mounted temperature loggers that travel through the tunnel pasteurizer together with the product.
After the run, PU values are immediately available at the line, while detailed datasets can be transferred to a PC for documentation, analysis and traceability. The system is modular and scalable, from simple monitoring to fully integrated line control.
Steinfurth PastControl System
Reliable PU measurement for bottles and cans
The Steinfurth PastControl system is designed for precise and reproducible measurement of pasteurization units in tunnel pasteurizers. It combines temperature logging with clear evaluation of PU values directly at the line.
Key characteristics:
- Measurement at the coldest point inside the container
- Single- or dual-channel temperature measurement
- Programmable measuring intervals and PU parameters
- Direct PU readout after pasteurization
- Detailed data evaluation and storage on PC
- Suitable for bottles and cans with dedicated adapters
Typical use:
Routine pasteurization monitoring, process validation and quality assurance.
PU-Monitor V3 – Line-Based Monitoring and Integration
Immediate PU insight directly at the pasteurizer
The PU-Monitor V3 extends the PastControl system with a modern, line-mounted interface. It provides immediate access to logger data and supports both manual operation and automated integration into pasteurizer control systems.
Key characteristics:
- Touch-based user interface directly at the line
- Start/stop and monitoring of PU loggings
- Clear visualization of temperature and PU values
- Tamper-proof data storage
- Ethernet interface with open communication protocol
- Optional integration with pasteurizer control systems
Typical use:
Line-level monitoring, process optimization and reduction of operator-related errors.
Applications
Steinfurth pasteurization monitoring systems are used in:
- Breweries
- Soft drink and beverage production
- Tunnel pasteurization lines
- Quality assurance and process validation
- Production audits and documentation
They support day-to-day process control as well as long-term quality documentation.
Benefits for You
With Steinfurth pasteurization monitoring solutions, you gain:
- Accurate PU values based on real product conditions
- Protection of product safety and sensory quality
- Immediate feedback at the pasteurization line
- Clear, traceable documentation for audits and compliance
- Reduced risk of over- or under-pasteurization
- Flexible systems adaptable to different containers and lines
This enables consistent product quality while avoiding unnecessary thermal stress.
Steinfurth Pasteurization Systems from Norsk Analyse
At Norsk Analyse, we help configure, integrate and maintain your Steinfurth pasteurization monitoring and PU measurement systems.
We support you from system selection to training and long-term service.
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