Cheese cutting solution for large round cheeses and blocks

Efficiently segment and portion diverse cheese types, whether you’re crafting uniform cheddar bars or precise mozzarella sticks, ensuring consistency and speed in food production.

Cuts and Segments Cheese and Plant-Based Products

The Cutting Machine KSA 100 from ALPMA Alpenland Maschinenbau GmbH is designed to deliver precision as it segments and halves round cheeses and other food products. This machine stands out for its ability to accommodate large cheese blocks up to a maximum diameter of 1100 mm and height of 280 mm. It efficiently handles products such as Emmental cheese, mozzarella sticks, and vegan cheese slices, making it suitable for dairy producers and food processing companies. With a capacity of up to 20 cuts per minute, the KSA 100 balances speed and accuracy in high-throughput environments. Integration into production lines is seamless, thanks to its automatic and manual operation modes, with options for length measurement, centering jaws, and rails for precise cutting. The machine’s robust design ensures minimal maintenance while supporting customized configurations, ensuring it meets the specific needs of diverse food processing applications.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with rapid cutting rates up to 20 cuts per minute.
  • Ensures precision in product sizing, reducing waste and improving product consistency.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, minimizing setup and transition times.
  • Reduces labor intervention with automatic operation capabilities.
  • Supports diverse product lines, from traditional cheeses to plant-based alternatives, broadening market reach.

General


Applications
Snacks,Pasty products,Cheese,Butter,Tofu,Dairy industry,Plant based products,Paneer
End products
Cheddar cheese bars,Paneer cubes,Butter bars,Mozzarella sticks,Vegan cheese slices,Cream cheese portions,Gouda cheese portions,Tofu slices,Ricotta cheese blocks,Emmental cheese segments
Steps before
Pre-Cutting,Raw Material Automation,Buffer/Infeed System
Steps after
Packaging,Handling Systems,Boxing,Fold Wrapping
Input ingredients
large round cheeses,cheese blocks
Output ingredients
segments,bars
Market info
ALPMA Alpenland Maschinenbau is known for specializing in manufacturing cutting-edge machinery and processing equipment for the cheese and dairy industry, holding a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and highly engineered-to-order solutions globally.

Technical Specifications


Cutting Capacity
max. 20 cuts/min with 50 mm cutting size
Cutting Capacity
max. 15 cuts/min with 100 mm cutting size
Format Range Diameter
max. 1100 mm
Format Range Height
max. 280 mm
Cutting Advance
min. 15 mm
Automation
PLC-controlled,automatic segment cutting
Manual Operations
Manually initiated single cut and advance
Centric Cutting
Centring jaws and rails for precise halving
Length Measuring Device
Optional for number of pieces

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Cuts large round cheeses and blocks
Automation level
Automatic/manual operation
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Energy efficiency
Not specified
Cleaning method
Not specified

Product type Characteristics


Cheese type compatibility
Semi-hard,hard,pasta
Product form compatibility
Round cheese,block cheese
Product size compatibility
Diameter max. 1100 mm,Height max. 280 mm
Segment size
50 mm to 100 mm
Cutting precision
Automatic repeat,manual single cut

Physical Characteristics


Cutting capacity
max. 20 cuts / min with 50 mm cutting size
Cutting capacity
max. 15 cuts / min with 100 mm cutting size
Diameter
max. 1100 mm
Height
max. 280 mm
Cutting advance
min. 15 mm

Custom Options


Length measuring device
Available
Automatic segment cutting
Available
Centring jaws
Available
Centring rails
Available