Automatic cheese stack and grouping system

Efficiently stack and group cheese slices to streamline your production line and ensure seamless flow into downstream packaging processes, enhancing throughput and reducing labor needs.

Automates Stacking and Grouping of Cheese Slices

The SOS FreeStacker S180 from Natec Network is designed to address the demanding needs of high-speed production environments, particularly within the cheese and food processing industries. This machine specializes in stacking and grouping cheese slices efficiently, using automatic operations to minimize manual intervention. The SOS FreeStacker S180 supports various applications, including processed cheese, mozzarella, and cream cheese, by automating the stacking of 2 to 6 stacks into one final stack. It can handle a throughput of up to 180 stacks per minute, streamlining operations and improving production rates.

The FreeStacker S180 excels in automation and integration, allowing it to operate seamlessly with upstream and downstream units without needing an additional operator. The system permits effortless format adjustments via a control panel, eliminating the need for mechanical changes and reducing potential downtimes. Equipped with easily removable conveyor belts, it ensures maintenance and cleaning processes are efficient, preventing contamination and ensuring consistent product quality.

This machine is particularly suited for continuous operations due to its robust design and capacity to handle solid products across diverse production lines. It meets CE guidelines, which underscores its compliance with safety and quality standards. Natec Network provides customization options and engineering support, allowing configurations tailored to specific production requirements, enhancing operational flexibility.

Benefits

  • Increases productivity by efficiently handling up to 180 stacks per minute.
  • Minimizes labor costs as it operates without the need for a dedicated additional operator.
  • Ensures quick and contamination-free cleaning with easily removable conveyor belts.
  • Adapts to diverse production needs with configurable stack formats directly from the control panel.
  • Guarantees compliance with safety and quality standards via CE guideline adherence.

General


Applications
Meat products,Soups,Sauces,Mozzarella,Pasta filata,Specialty food,Pet food,Fruits,Plant-based,Processed cheese,Cream cheese,Dressings,Vegetables,Vegan,Baby food
End products
Baby food purees,Alfredo sauce,Sliced deli ham,Shredded mozzarella,Plant-based cheddar slices,Diced bell peppers,Vegan mozzarella,Italian vinaigrette,Grain-free pet food,Steamed carrots,Hearty tomato soup,Halloumi cheese,Sliced american cheese,Lactose-free cheese,Cream cheese blocks
Steps before
Slicing,Cooling,Conveyor Setup,Cheese Forming
Steps after
Grouping,Flowpacking,Separation,Wrapping
Input ingredients
single SOS stacks,processed cheese
Output ingredients
stacked SOS stacks,grouped SOS stacks,final stack formats,processed cheese stacks
Market info
Hochland Natec is known for manufacturing innovative engineered-to-order equipment and solutions for the dairy and food processing industry, specializing in cheese production and processing technologies, with a strong reputation for quality and innovation.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Fully automatic
Capacity
10 - 90 grouped stacks/min
Operating Voltage
400 V,50 Hz,3 phase
Compressed Air Usage
2 m³/h at 6 bar
Feeding Speed
20 - 180 stacks/min
Stacking Capability
2 - 6 stacks into one final stack
Dimensions (LxWxH)
3,300 x 1,000 x 1,700 mm
Possible Stack Formats
Length
Execution
According to CE guidelines

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
SOS Stacking and Grouping
Automation Level
Automatic
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Inline Continuous
Changeover Time
Configurable via Control Panel
Cleaning Method
Easy Removal of Conveyor Belt
CIP/SIP
Manual Cleaning
Energy Efficiency
Not Specified

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Food-grade
Cleanability
CIP compatible
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel construction

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
3,300 x 1,000 x 1,700 mm (129" x 39" x 66")
Stacking Capability
2 - 6 stacks into one final stack
Feeding Rate
20 - 180 stacks/min
Grouped Stacks Output
10 - 90 grouped stacks/min
Possible Stack Formats Length
60 mm - 100 mm (2.4" - 4")
Possible Stack Formats Width
64 mm - 100 mm (2.5" - 4")
Possible Stack Formats Height
15 mm - 70 mm (0.6" - 3")
Multiple Stacks Height
30 mm - 100 mm (1.2" - 4")
Control Panel
Formats settable at control panel
Integration Capabilities
Integration of buffering station for exact interspaces during infeeding

Custom Options


Control panel type
Configurable for any required formats
Integration possibilities
Integration with FreeSlice and wrapper operator systems
Mobile design
Yes
Buffering station integration
Available for exact interspaces during infeeding
Oiling option
Oiling of the bottom side available
Automatic discharge function
Included
Removal,separation
Removable conveyor belt for cleaning