Shanghai ShuGao Mechanical & Electric Co., Ltd.（上海数郜机电有限公司）is a professional manufacturer and systems integrator based in Shanghai, China, specializing in high-end liquid processing equipment for the food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. The company is known for its engineering precision, tailored automation capabilities, and commitment to hygienic design standards.
Company Overview
Shanghai ShuGao was established with a mission to deliver reliable, energy-efficient, and automated processing solutions to liquid-product manufacturers. The company offers complete system integration from design and fabrication to installation and commissioning. With a strong engineering team and an advanced fabrication workshop, ShuGao serves both domestic and international markets with equipment tailored to industry-specific sanitary requirements.
The company maintains long-term partnerships with food and pharmaceutical producers requiring sterile, temperature-sensitive, or continuous processing.
Core Product Categories
1. Liquid Processing Equipment
- Aseptic Tanks: Designed for sterile storage of high-risk liquid products prior to filling and packaging.
- UHT Sterilizers: Ultra-high temperature sterilizers for milk, juice, sauces, and pharmaceutical solutions. Available in tubular and plate configurations.
- Direct Heating Sterilizers: Suitable for temperature-sensitive liquids needing rapid heat transfer with minimum thermal damage.
- Pasteurization and Cooling Units: Designed for dairy and juice applications with energy recovery systems.
- CIP Cleaning Stations: Fully automated or semi-automatic clean-in-place systems for pipeline and tank cleaning with programmable control.
2. Storage and Holding Solutions
- Single-Layer Tanks: Available with or without agitators, suitable for blending or interim holding of liquids.
- Insulated Storage Tanks: Jacketed for heating or cooling functions, constructed from SUS304/316L stainless steel for hygiene-critical environments.
3. Specialized Modules
- Deaerators: For removing dissolved oxygen in juices and dairy prior to sterilization or filling.
- Reception Stations: For receiving raw liquid materials like milk, juice concentrates, or syrups into processing lines.
All equipment can be integrated with PLC-based automation systems, touch-screen HMIs, and remote monitoring functions for Industry 4.0 readiness.
Specialization and Core USP
Shanghai ShuGao’s unique selling proposition lies in its custom-engineered systems for aseptic and hygienic processing, focusing on energy efficiency, process reliability, and minimal operator intervention. Their process solutions stand out for:
- Integration with international brands for valves, sensors, and automation (Siemens, Endress+Hauser, Spirax Sarco)
- Compliance with 3A, ASME BPE, and EHEDG sanitary standards
- Advanced control architecture for real-time monitoring and recipe management
- Skid-mounted and modular systems for space and installation efficiency
Certifications and Quality Standards
While specific certificates were not publicly listed, the company's export-grade machinery suggests adherence to:
- CE Certification for exported equipment
- GMP compliance for pharmaceutical systems
- 3A and FDA food contact material compatibility
- Internal QA protocols aligned with ISO9001 standards
Materials of construction are traceable stainless steel grades (SUS304/SUS316L) with mirror polishing and orbital welding where needed.
Export and Shipment Records
Trade data from third-party platforms and sourcing directories indicate:
- Regular exports to Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia), Middle East (Saudi Arabia), and Africa (Nigeria, Egypt)
- Projects involving full CIP + pasteurization + aseptic tank systems for juice bottlers and milk processors
- Custom-engineered deaeration units shipped to energy drink manufacturers
- Average export project size ranges between $50,000 and $300,000 USD
Shanghai ShuGao also supplies equipment to local OEMs and contractors building turnkey factories for food and pharma clients.
Target Market
- Dairy processing companies
- Juice and beverage manufacturers
- Sauce and condiment producers
- Pharmaceutical solution and injection producers
- Nutraceuticals and supplement manufacturers
- Contract processing and packaging firms
Clients range from small-scale processors needing semi-automated CIP units to multinational firms requiring fully integrated UHT and aseptic systems.
Capabilities
- Custom design with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and 3D modeling
- Sheet metal fabrication, TIG welding, polishing, and hydro testing in-house
- PLC and SCADA programming for process control and traceability
- Turnkey plant execution from design to commissioning
- Remote diagnostics and after-sales technical service
Achievements
- Developed modular sterilization systems for Chinese dairy brands expanding internationally
- Installed CIP systems in more than 150 factories across China
- Recognized for contributing to GMP-compliant facility upgrades in the pharma sector
- Partnered with OEMs to supply aseptic tanks to over 20 beverage filling lines globally
Customer Testimonials
Though not publicly displayed, customer feedback from repeat clients and trade platforms highlight:
- Fast response and engineering adaptability
- High polish levels and hygienic finishes
- Smooth automation system integration with third-party lines
