Block cutter for dividing cheese into bars

Cuts and Aligns Cheese Blocks into Bars

The Block Cutter BTS from ALPMA Alpenland Maschinenbau GmbH is a high-speed, automated solution designed for dairy processors and cheese manufacturers to optimize cheese portioning processes. This equipment divides large cheese blocks—such as cheddar, mozzarella, Gouda, and Edam—into uniform bars through a sophisticated sequence of cutting, weighing, and aligning, ensuring enhanced production efficiency. Specifically engineered for continuous operation, it supports high throughput, capable of processing up to five cheese blocks per minute. The Block Cutter BTS features contour scanning and adjustable cutting wires, allowing for precision and minimization of waste, resulting in improved yield. Integrating seamlessly into existing production lines, it offers automated sorting and aligning functions to prepare cheese bars for subsequent slicing operations. Constructed with robust materials suitable for the demanding food production environment, it ensures compliance with food safety standards and is designed for straightforward cleaning and maintenance, thus reducing downtime.