Cheese and butter block grinder
Efficiently transform frozen cheese and butter blocks into manageable sizes for continuous processing, ensuring seamless integration with downstream operations while maintaining product integrity even at low temperatures.

Grinds and Shreds Cheese and Butter Blocks
The Natec Network PreGrinder is a robust solution designed to efficiently grind and shred cheese and butter blocks into fist-sized pieces, optimizing subsequent processing stages. Specializing in handling frozen products down to -20 °C, this machine ensures continuous high-speed operations in food processing lines. With integrated lifting devices and feedback-controlled feeding, the PreGrinder assures precise filling levels and maintains workflow efficiency. It caters to diverse applications, transforming dairy products into pizza mozzarella shreds, cheddar blocks, and beyond. Configurable capacities and variable-speed shafts offer processing flexibility, while compliance with CE guidelines guarantees standard adherence. Maintenance is streamlined with manual cleaning and supported by comprehensive engineering services for bespoke operational needs.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency by seamlessly processing frozen blocks without manual intervention.
- Minimizes production costs with high operator comfort through a central control system.
- Improves workflow continuity via automatic synchronization with downstream grinders.
- Adapts to various production needs with options for conveyor or container feeding.
- Ensures hygiene and reliability, meeting stringent compliance standards.
- 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
- Caesar dressing,Pizza mozzarella shreds,Vegan cheese slices,Wet dog food pouches,Sausage patties,Infant formula,Bocconcini balls,Gluten-free bread mixes,Tomato soup bases,Béarnaise sauce,Ricotta cheese fillings,Carrot cubes,Cheddar cheese blocks,Diced pineapple,Tofu blocks
- Steps before
- Block formation,Cooling
- Steps after
- Continuous grinding,Packing,Processing
- Input ingredients
- cheese blocks,butter blocks,barrels,frozen products
- Output ingredients
- fist-sized pieces
- 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.
- Capacity
- Max. batch size
- Automation
- Central control surveillance system
- Cleaning method
- Manual cleaning
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 7,400 x 4,000 x 5,500 mm (289" x 153" x 214")
- Operating temperature
- Up to -20 °C
- Power supply
- 400 V,50 Hz,3 phase / 20 kVA
- Weight
- Approx. 2,500 kg
- Shaft speeds
- Shafts running with different speeds
- Working mechanism
- Grinding cheese and butter blocks
- Integrated steps
- Grinding blocks into fist-sized pieces
- Automation level
- Central control and surveillance system
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous with batch size adjustments
- Cleaning method
- Manual cleaning
- Lifting mechanism
- Controlled lifting for 200/300 kg ISO-carts
- Temperature range
- Up to -20 °C
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint (LxWxH)
- 7,400 x 4,000 x 5,500 mm
- Weight
- approx. 2,500 kg
- Batch size
- Max
- Temperature capability
- up to -20 °C
- Shaft speed variation
- Different speeds
- Lifting device options
- 200 / 300 kg ISO-carts,Container feeding,Conveyor feeding
- Execution options
- CE Guidelines Compliance
- Electrical options
- Special voltages or frequencies available
- Size options
- Capacity adjustment via frequency converter