Automatic cheese washing system for dairy industry

Ensure your cheese production maintains optimal hygiene and efficiency, meeting rigorous safety standards with a system that expertly washes, sanitizes, and dries various cheese types without compromising quality or trademark integrity.

Washes and Sanitizes Dairy Products Efficiently

Colussi Ermes offers a tailored solution for the dairy industry with its Industrial Cheese Washing System. Engineered to wash, sanitize, and dry a variety of cheeses including Grana Padano, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Gorgonzola, this system ensures optimal hygiene standards. Utilizing multi-phase washing cycles, it supports continuous operation, handling up to 450 cheeses per hour. The system is constructed from stainless steel with insulated panels to minimize heat loss and noise, while maintaining energy efficiency. Integrated with PLC controls, it enables precise automation and monitoring in line with HACCP standards. Equipped with a CIP (Clean In Place) feature, it simplifies cleaning and maintenance, ensuring longevity and reliability. Each unit is configurable to meet specific production requirements, guaranteeing seamless integration and exceptional performance in dairy processing.

Benefits

  • Increases operational efficiency with rapid processing of up to 450 cheeses per hour.
  • Enhances product quality by ensuring thorough cleaning without altering cheese surfaces.
  • Lowers energy and water usage through optimized heating and drying systems.
  • Ensures compliance with stringent hygiene standards via integrated HACCP monitoring.
  • Reduces maintenance costs with easy-to-clean design and reliable construction.

General


Applications
Dairy products,Cheeses
End products
Grana padano,Parmigiano reggiano,Provolone,Gorgonzola
Steps before
Cheese production,Cheese aging,Cheese handling
Steps after
Cheese drying,Quality control,Packaging,Storage
Input ingredients
grana padano,parmiggiano reggiano,gorgonzola,provolone,aged cheese,semi-aged cheese,cheese with residue
Output ingredients
clean cheese,sanitized cheese,residue-free cheese
Market info
Colussi Ermes, part of Middleby, is renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing advanced washing systems for the food sector, known for innovation, reliability, and high-performance solutions tailored to various industrial needs.

Technical Specifications


Washing capacity
Up to 450 cheeses/hour
Cheese type compatibility
Grana Padano,Parmigiano Reggiano,Gorgonzola,Provolone,etc.
Product removal
Approx. 80-150 grams/cheese
Hygiene standards compliance
HACCP
Automation
Custom washing programs,PLC-controlled
Water heating systems
Multiple
Drying system
Special technology with minimal consumption
Material
Stainless steel
Energy efficiency
Maximized for energy savings
Noise reduction
Insulated panels
CIP system
Automatic
Program monitoring
Constant,in compliance with HACCP
Handling and loading
Manual,inline,or with gripper
Residue removal
High pressure removal system
Energy usage reduction
Significant
Integrated monitoring systems
Available

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Automatic / Highly Versatile
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
CIP (Clean In Place)
Cleaning method
CIP / Self-washing
Energy efficiency
High Efficiency
Monitoring system
HACCP compliant
Production capacity
Up to 450 cheeses/hour
Heat dispersion prevention
Insulated panels
Residue removal
High Pressure System
Drying system
Special Technology

Material Compatibility


Corrosion resistance
Stainless steel
Biological compatibility
Suitable for contact with food products
Cleanability
High hygiene standards
Abrasion resistance
Designed for minimal product removal
Temperature resistance
Designed for heat dispersion prevention

Physical Characteristics


Control panel type
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Compact footprint
Designed for space-saving
Structure Material
Stainless steel
Insulated Panels
Thick insulation
Machine Design
Tailor-made
Capacity
450 cheeses/hour
Footprint Adaptability
Adaptable to customer needs
Feed/Discharge Method
Manual,inline,or gripper loading
Drying System
Special technology for optimal drying
Inspection and Maintenance Access
Top part can be raised