Pasteurizer Tunnel
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TUNNEL PASTEURIZER
Custom tunnel pasteurizer | post-fill pasteurization for cans and bottles | energy-efficient beverage pasteurization
Stop Guessing with Shelf Stability.
CODI tunnel pasteurizers are custom-built around your product's thermal profile, with PLC-controlled zoning and variable belt speeds to hit exact Pasteurization Unit targets every run. Regenerative thermal zones capture heat from cooling containers and transfer it to warming zones, recovering up to 70% of thermal energy and cutting boiler load significantly. Available in lengths from 15 to 80+ feet, belt widths from 4 to 12 feet, 3 to 10+ thermal zones, and compatible with steam, hot water, or electric immersion heating. Handles aluminum cans, glass bottles, and PET.
Whether you are stabilizing craft beer, RTD cocktails, or high-pulp juices, we custom-engineer the thermal profile your product needs to survive the supply chain—without draining your bottom line.
50 to 600+ CPM
Water recirculation
Steam, Gas, Electric
Tunnel pasteurizers are continuous post-fill systems that heat, hold, and cool sealed containers to improve shelf stability. They are used by breweries, RTD producers, and other beverage manufacturers, with throughput scaled to line requirements and designed to integrate with upstream filling and downstream packaging equipment.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Regenerative Energy Recovery
Don't pay to heat water twice. Our "Regen" zones capture heat from cooling bottles and transfer it to the warming zones. This drastically reduces boiler load and water usage, often paying for the efficiency upgrade in under 18 months.
Precision PU Control
Over-pasteurization kills flavor; under-pasteurization kills your brand. Our PLC-controlled zoning and variable belt speeds ensure every can hits the exact target PU—preventing "cooked" flavors in delicate IPAs or fermentation in sugary RTDs.
Sanitary "Open" Design
Microbes hide in shadows. We build with 304 Stainless Steel and feature full-length removable side panels and targeted spray headers. This ensures 100% spray coverage during operation and zero blind spots during CIP (Clean-in-Place).
Smart Water Management
Our active water filtration and cascading reservoir system keeps spray nozzles free of debris, reducing maintenance downtime and keeping water usage to an absolute minimum.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Certification
UL
Voltage
380-800 / 3 PH
200-240V / 3 PH
Heating Method
Navien LP
Navien NG
Instant HW
Steam NX
Zones
To 8
Hold Zones
Specify
Blower Dry Off
Yes/No
CPM
Specify
PU
Specify
Thermal Processing & Heating
Supports multiple heating methods to match plant utilities and ensure consistent thermal control.
Compatible with steam (shell & tube), boiler hot water, or electric immersion
Designed for stable, repeatable temperature control across the tunnel
Suitable for a wide range of beverage types and processing requirements
Zoned Thermal Control
Multi-zone design enables precise control of heating, pasteurization, and cooling stages.
Configurable from 3 to 10+ thermal zones
Dedicated stages for heat-up, hold, regeneration, and cool-down
Controlled temperature transitions protect product quality
Energy Efficiency & Regeneration
Engineered to reduce energy consumption while maintaining performance.
Regeneration system recaptures up to 70% of thermal energy
Standard on tunnels over 20 ft
Reduces overall utility demand and operating cost
Throughput & Scalability
Designed to scale with production requirements and line speeds.
Throughput from 50 to 600+ CPM (12 oz cans)
Configurable tunnel length and zone layout
Supports continuous, high-volume operation
Container Handling
Handles a range of container types while maintaining stability through the process.
Compatible with aluminum cans, glass bottles, and PET
Gentle conveyance through all zones
Supports multiple container formats on a single system
Line Integration
Built for straightforward integration into beverage packaging lines.
Configurable belt widths from 4’ to 12’
Standard 40” deck height with adjustable leveling
Positioned between filling and downstream packaging
Utility Requirements
Optimized for efficient operation with minimal facility demand.
Low compressed air consumption (~5 CFM @ 110 PSI)
Supports multiple heating infrastructures
Designed for long-duration continuous operation
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