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Thermal Processing Experts: JBT’s Madera, CA RTC
The RTC is staffed by a North American team of highly experienced thermal processing experts.
Madera RTC is an 8,000ft² pilot facility comprising of formulation/kitchen, sterilization and thermobacterioloigy areas. One of the primary services provided by the JBT RTC in Madera is its expertise in In-container sterilization systems.
Thermal process work can be performed in 8,000ft² pilot facility in Madera or at customer locations. The RTC is equipped to mix, blend, and batch products in a specialized kitchen/formulation area.
The lab features the most modern measurement technology for data collection and analysis, suitable for both continuous and batch systems. Pilot equipment for food product preparation, filling, and seaming on a small industrial scale is also available. The food scientists and technicians at the RTC have extensive knowledge of continuous rotary sterilizers, hydrostatic sterilizers, and batch sterilizers. This ensures a comprehensive range of services for clients in the food industry.
Simulation Capabilities
The JBT RTC in Madera boasts an impressive array of simulation capabilities. This includes:
- Steritort (Continuous Rotary Sterilizer – 112 and 84-inch diameter continuous rotary cooker/coolers, Hydrostatic Sterilizer)
- SuperAgi-Multifunction Sterilizer (Stationary Waterspray, Agitating Waterspray, Water immersion, Partial immersion, 100% steam)
- Multipurpose Laboratory Pressure Sterilizer (Stationary Waterspray, Agitating Waterspray, Hydrostatic Sterilizer, Stationary Steam).
These advanced simulation capabilities enable the RTC to conduct heat penetration studies. Customers can also evaluate product quality and container integrity under various processing conditions.
The versatile Laboratory Pressure Sterilizer has variable simulation parameters. This offers unmatched flexibility which enables clients when performing tests. It offers an infinite number of temperature and pressure profiles during come-up, sterilization, and cooling phases.
Microbiological capabilities
Madera RTC has the capability to grow and maintain crops of heat resistant bacterial spores for biological validation studies. Biological validation for thermal processes include:
- Spore Count Reduction Method
- Inoculated Packs and Spore Heat Resistance Studies
- Aseptic Zone Validation, Container Sterilization Validation
- Aseptic Surge Tank Temperature Distribution
In-Container Sterilization Services
The JBT Madera RTC offers an extensive range of capabilities and consulting services including:
- Heat penetration
- Data evaluation
- Pressure profile development for flexible containers
- Lid deflection studies
- Temperature distribution studies
- Venting studies
- Thermal process plant audits
- Biological process validation
- Spore count reduction
- Inoculated pack
- Heat resistance studies
- Process deviation evaluation
- Control systems validation
- Surface pasteurization for nut crops
- Aseptic Process Authority Services
JBT’s Madera also offers advanced worldwide process authority and validation services that cater to aseptic processing and filling technologies. These services encompass:
- Compliance and regulatory audits
- Aseptic thermal process design
- Microbiological validation of low-acid aseptic filler technologies
- Complete FDA product filing support
Trainings Offered by JBT Madera
JBT Madera is committed to enhancing the skills and knowledge of professionals in the food processing industry. Ma offering a comprehensive selection of training courses to meet various needs.
1- These courses include the Thermal Processing Course. This course is designed to provide participants with a strong foundation in the principles of thermal processing. It also provides the latest techniques in the field.
2- The Aseptic Processing Course focuses on the principles and practices of aseptic processing and packaging. The course emphasizes equipment operation, system design, and regulatory compliance.
3- The Better Process Control School is accredited by the FDA and USDA. It offers training in the critical control points of food processing. This ensures that attendees possess the knowledge required for safe and efficient operations.
JBT RTC Madera has an advanced tech center and experienced staff. They are dedicated to providing outstanding customer support. This ensures they can continue to innovate in food processing and deliver excellent results to clients. Choose JBT RTC Madera for your next project and experience the difference that expertise and dedication can make.
