Cheese processing plant

Transform your dairy processing with comprehensive, tailored systems designed to optimize production efficiency, from curd cutting to packaging, ensuring consistent product quality and minimal downtime in your operations.

Processes and Packages Dairy and Cheese Products

The Cheese and Dairy Processing System from BERTSCHfoodtec is designed to elevate your production capabilities, offering precision and adaptability across various cheese and dairy products. Utilizing advanced techniques such as brining, pressing, and pasteurization, this system efficiently caters to both small-scale farm dairies and large-scale food processing plants. Capable of handling diverse end-products—from hard cheeses like Emmental to yogurt drinks and whey protein isolates—this system ensures product quality with minimal manual intervention through its automated process control. Integration is seamless with your existing setup, supported by PLC systems for full production line automation and remote monitoring. The construction in robust stainless steel guarantees durability and adherence to strict hygiene standards, while an integrated CIP cleaning system promotes ease of maintenance. Whether you need custom configurations or engineering support for unique production needs, BERTSCHfoodtec provides a comprehensive solution tailored to your specific requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with customizable automation and integration.
  • Maintains product quality with precise process control and consistent output.
  • Reduces operational costs with energy-efficient systems and low maintenance demands.
  • Ensures high hygiene standards with stainless steel construction and integrated CIP cleaning.
  • Offers flexibility for diverse product lines, supporting both small and large-scale operations.

General


Applications
Cream,Milkshakes,Whey products,Cheese,Yoghurt,Desserts,Butter,Dairy products,Soured milk products
End products
Emmental cheese,Gruyere cheese,Greek yogurt,Mozzarella cheese,Yogurt drinks,Cultured buttermilk,Sour cream,Curd cheese,Cream cheese,Whey protein concentrate,Whey protein isolate,Flavored milkshakes,Cheese curds,Semi-hard cheese,Soft cheese,Pizza cheese,Hard cheese,Salted butter,Blue cheese,Unsalted butter,Pudding desserts,Mousse desserts,Quark
Steps before
Milk reception,Degassing,Quantification,Sampling,Milk analysis,Heat treatment,Standardisation,Homogenisation,Filtration applications,Mixing system
Steps after
Cheese cutting,Packaging,Cooling,Ripening,Cheese handling under salt brine level,Whey treatment,Heat recovery
Input ingredients
milk,curd,whey,salt brine,cream,sheep milk,goat milk,milkshake,yoghurt,soured milk products
Output ingredients
hard cheese,semi-hard cheese,soft cheese,cream cheese,pizza cheese,mozzarella,curd cheese,quark,blue cheese,ESL/UHT products,milkshakes,whey products,desserts
Market info
Bertsch is known for manufacturing high-quality industrial engineered-to-order (ETO) equipment, specializing in products like tanks, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers. They are reputed for their custom engineering solutions and robust construction standards.

Technical Specifications


Material
Stainless steel
Automation
PLC-controlled / Remote monitoring
Filling volumes
Varies (customizable)
Heating Method
Hot water / Steam
Emptying System
Double cone with two outlets
Cutting System
Electro-polished cutting units
Process Flow Control
Individual recipe control
Standard Compliance
Hygiene standards
Brine System Type
Manual / Automatic
Cooling Medium
Brine cooler

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
Remote monitoring capability
Ethernet
Recipe control
Automatic process flow
Emptying efficiency
Fast,gentle,complete
Cheese handling
Consistent and gentle under salt brine level
Brine system automation
Automatic control system

Material Compatibility


Stainless steel compatibility
Yes
Corrosion resistance
High
Cleanability
High

Product type Characteristics


Cheese Type
Hard,Semi-hard,Soft,Mozzarella,Pizza Cheese,Cream Cheese,Curd Cheese,Blue Cheese
Processing Capability
Small-scale / Large-scale Production
Dairy Products
Yoghurt,Soured Milk,Cream,Butter,Milkshakes,Desserts

Physical Characteristics


Tank Shape
Double-O shaped
Construction Material
Stainless steel
Discharge Method
Double cone with two outlets
Footprint
Compact
Control Panel Type
PLC-controlled
Basket Design
Hermetically separated gear chamber

Custom Options


Control concept
Adapted to customer’s specifications
Remote monitoring
With Ethernet
Automation level
Automatically controlled processes
Recipe control
Individual recipe control for automatic process flow
Remote maintenance
Via modem or VPN-access