Cheese grinder for fine cheese grinding

Achieve optimal protein emulsification and minimize waste with this high-capacity grinder, designed to handle a wide range of cheese and food products efficiently.

Grinds and Emulsifies Dairy and Food Products

The MGX400 Cheese Grinder from Natec Network is an industrial grinder designed to enhance the grinding and emulsification process for food and dairy industries. Utilizing a robust construction and high-efficiency worm drive, it significantly increases the surface area of processed materials, ensuring optimal protein utilization in products like cheddar cheese slices and mozzarella shreds. Capable of handling up to 12,000 kg/h, it supports continuous high-speed operations and integrates seamlessly into existing production lines without altering product temperature, leveraging a minimal metal-contact design for superior contamination protection. Ideal for applications ranging from processed cheeses to vegan food products, it offers a specialized grinding mechanism that accommodates frozen cheese and butter, eliminating the use of cutting knives. Automation is enhanced with PLC controls, while an optional worm removal tool facilitates easy maintenance. Built to meet CE standards, this equipment is supplied as a standalone unit or integrated into comprehensive processing lines, offering customization options for diverse manufacturing requirements.

Benefits

  • Maximizes production efficiency with up to 12,000 kg/hr capacity.
  • Ensures consistent product quality with precise 2.8mm particle size control.
  • Reduces operational risks with no metal-to-metal contact surfaces.
  • Minimizes cleanup time and product waste, maintaining low exit temperatures.
  • Enhances ingredient utilization, lowering formulation costs through increased protein exposure.

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
Gourmet dog food,Alfredo sauce,Caesar dressing,Spreadable cream cheese,Cheddar cheese slices,Apple puree,Vegan cheddar shreds,Carrot puree,Infant banana puree,Tofu slices,Sausage meat filler,Artisanal truffle cheese,Provolone cheese,Mozzarella shreds,Cheddar cheese soup
Steps before
PreGrinder,Cutting
Steps after
Blending / feeding,Cooking / pasteurising,Forming,portioning
Input ingredients
cheese,frozen cheese,butter
Output ingredients
fine cheese particles,increased surface area cheese,emulsified cheese,hydrated protein cheese
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


Capacity
Up to 12,000 kg/h (26,400 lb/h)
Particle Size
2.8 mm
Metal Contact
No metal-to-metal surfaces
Temperature Change
Minimal
Frozen Material Grinding
Yes
Foreign Matter Protection
Yes
Construction
Robust
Compliance
CE standard

Operating Characteristics


Grinding capacity
Up to 12,000 kg/hr (26,400 lb/hr)
Particle size
2.8 mm
Temperature control
Minimal temperature change
Foreign matter protection
Foreign matter catcher
Metal contact prevention
No metal-to-metal contact
Automation level
Not specified

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
High
Biological compatibility
Food-grade materials
Cleanability
Easy to clean
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel construction
Density/particle size
2.8 mm

Product type Characteristics


Material type
Cheese,butter

Physical Characteristics


Feed/discharge method
Worm (screw) removal tool
Particle size
2.8 mm
Output capacity
Up to 12,000 kg/hr (26,400 lb/hr)
Cooling/Temperature control
Minimal temperature change