PEF (PULSED ELECTRIC FIELD) Technology

Through our collaboration with technology partner OptiCept Technologies, we've combined cutting edge PEF technology with decades of experience in hygienic food processing equipment design. The next generation FPS PEF system is the most efficient and hygienic collaboration for processing solid foods in the market, all while minimizing total cost of ownership.

Specifically designed for the solid food processing industry, the FPS PEF system brings distinct advantages to this sector.

 
 

What is Pulsed Electric Field Technology?

Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology employs high voltage electrical pulses to treat solid and liquid foods. Subjecting food cells to these high voltage pulses disrupts the natural polarity of the cells, opening pores in the cell's membrane, enabling the movement of water and intracellular compounds out of and into cells.

The result - significant changes in the food's physiology. Foods are softer, dry better, cut more smoothly, freeze quicker, absorb solutions better, extraction yields are improved, and much more.

 

Applications

Softening

reduce cut force, realize smoother cuts, discover cuts not possible before

Drying

reduce drying times and associated energy consumption

Extraction

improve extraction yield, decrease extraction times, improve extract quality

Absorption

quicker and improved marina-tion, brining, and pickup of other liquids

Blanching

reduce blanching times and associated energy consumption

Freezing

reduce freezing times and associated energy consumption

 
 

Contact FPS to learn more on how to optimize your processing goals with next generation PEF technology

 

FPS PEF System

Features

  • Patented CEPT® technology maximizes treatment efficiency

  • Modular generator design with optional redundancy

  • Externally returning top & bottom belts drive efficiency while maximizing hygiene and minimizing belt wear

  • Lift system separates top belt from system for unrivaled cleanability

Hygiene

As with all our equipment, hygiene and cleanability are a key focus for the FPS PEF system. Outside belt returns allow for mid-production belt cleaning, improving hygiene and minimizing belt wear. The jacks lift the treatment chamber and belts out of the chamber, making hard to reach areas easily accessible and cleanable. Optional CIP systems further helps maximize hygiene.


Efficiency

OptiCept's patented CEPT® system makes the FPS PEF the most efficient on the market. Energy savings can be significant depending on the application.


Lowest cost of ownership

The FPS PEF system was designed to reduce maintenance and minimize downtime. Our modular generators not only minimize the system's footprint, but also allow us to build optional redundancy into the system. With an additional generator unit, if one generator were to fail, the others ensure your production isn't impacted. Easy-change electrodes, externally returning Intralox belting, external motors, and minimal complex construction, reduces maintenance and downtime.