Cheese mould handling system for semi-hard and hard cheeses

Streamline your cheese production with an advanced system designed for seamless mould handling, pressing, and de-moulding of semi-hard and hard cheeses, ensuring consistent quality and hygiene with every batch.

Presses and Handles Semi-Hard and Hard Cheese

The Tetra Pak® Mould Handling System offers a sophisticated solution for dairy producers and cheese manufacturers. Designed for processing semi-hard and hard cheeses like Gouda, Edam, and Cheddar, this system excels in handling the complexities of pressing, de-moulding, and brining. The fully automated, PLC-controlled operation ensures consistent high-quality cheese by employing individual pneumatic cylinders for uniform pressing force. It integrates seamlessly into production lines with features such as dual-level cleaning tunnels and mould storage units, enhancing flexibility and hygiene. With a capacity of up to 100 tonnes per day, it optimizes uptime through efficient CIP (clean-in-place) processes, making it an ideal choice for continuous cheese production.

Benefits

  • Ensures uniform cheese quality with individual pressing mechanisms for consistent results.
  • Increases production flexibility by accommodating various cheese shapes and sizes.
  • Enhances operational efficiency with fully automated, PLC-controlled processes.
  • Reduces water consumption through a dual-level cleaning tunnel with water recycling capability.
  • Maintains a hygienic production environment, minimizing contamination risks.

General


Applications
Hard cheese,Semi-hard cheese
End products
Edam,Havarti,Maasdam,Cheddar,Emmental,Gruyère,Gouda,Manchego
Steps before
Draining,Forming,Curd preparation
Steps after
De-moulding,Brining
Input ingredients
curd blocks,mould,lids
Output ingredients
pressed cheese,semi-hard cheese,hard cheese,uniform rind cheese
Market info
Tetra Pak is renowned for providing innovative packaging solutions, specializing in carton packaging for the food and beverage industry. It is esteemed for high-quality, sustainable, and efficient processing and packaging equipment on a global scale.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
Up to 100 tonnes/day
Automation
PLC-controlled
Cleaning method
CIP
Pressing force
Gradually increasing

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully automated and PLC controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
CIP/SIP
Enclosed CIP for presses
Cleaning method
CIP for enclosed presses
Cleaning method
Dual-level cleaning tunnel
Changeover time
Shorter cleaning cycles for maximum uptime

Product type Characteristics


Cheese Type
Semi-hard and hard cheeses

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Mould format compatibility
Multiple types
Mould storage unit
Multi-level storage
Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Discharge method
Automated de-moulding line

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Mould format flexibility
Multiple mould formats
Automation level
Fully automated