Cheese vat for consistent curd size and low whey fats
Improve your cheese production with equipment designed for uniform curd size, consistent moisture control, and minimized whey fats, enhancing yield and quality in your dairy processes.
Enhances Cheese Production Efficiency
The HORIZON® II Vat from Kovalus Separation Solutions is engineered for dairy producers seeking to maximize cheese yield while maintaining uniform curd size and moisture control. Featuring a horizontal single-shaft design, this vat optimizes coagulation, cutting, and separation processes. It supports a variety of cheese and dairy product applications, including cheddar, mozzarella, and Greek yogurt. Operating on a continuous, high-speed automated system, it efficiently handles high solids production. Constructed from 304 stainless steel, the vat ensures durability and compliance with 3A standards and USDA guidelines. It integrates seamlessly into existing lines with options such as the Optiset 4.1 Coagulation Detection System and steam or hot water heating, making it adaptable to specific production and space requirements.
Benefits
- Increases cheese yield with precise curd size and moisture management.
- Minimizes product losses and operational costs through reduced whey fats.
- Enhances production efficiency with easy in-line seal replacement and low maintenance demands.
- Customizable for seamless integration into various production environments.
- Ensures compliance with industry standards and hygiene through robust stainless steel construction.
- Applications
- Food,Curd,Beverage,Cheese,Whey,Dairy products
- End products
- Sour cream,Cheese curds,Greek yogurt,Cream cheese,Processed cheese,Mozzarella cheese,Ricotta cheese,Cheddar cheese,Cottage cheese,Whey protein
- Steps before
- Purification,Heating,Coagulation Detection
- Steps after
- Cutting,Whey Separation,Moisture Control
- Input ingredients
- cheese milk,high solids milk
- Output ingredients
- curd,whey,cheddar whey fats
- Market info
- Kovalus Separation is known for manufacturing industrial engineered-to-order (ETO) separation equipment, specializing in tailored solutions for complex filtration and separation needs, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability in various industries.
- Material
- 304 stainless steel
- Compliance
- 3A standards and USDA guidelines
- Knife Material
- Duplex stainless steel
- Design Type
- Enclosed,horizontal single-shaft
- Cheese Type Yield
- Handles high solids cheese production
- Whey Fat Percentage
- 5% of butterfat in cheese milk
- Moisture Level Control
- Consistent
- Heating System
- Steam or Hot Water
- Capacity for Customization
- Customized installations available
- Seal Replacement
- Convenient,no need to remove gearbox
- Working mechanism
- Enclosed horizontal single-shaft design
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Easy seal replacement
- Yield improvement
- Increased yields,minimal whey fats
- Abrasion resistance
- High
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean,CIP compatible
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Biological compatibility
- Suitable for dairy
- High solids cheese production capability
- Yes
- Tank shape
- Enclosed,horizontal single-shaft
- Material of construction
- 304 stainless steel
- Exterior finish
- Bordered bead blasted
- Discharge method
- Customizable based on installations
- Knife material
- Duplex stainless steel
- Shaft design
- Enclosed,horizontal single-shaft
- Material of construction
- 304 Stainless steel
- Finish type
- Bordered bead blasted exterior finish
- Knife material
- Duplex stainless steel
- Manway location
- Available at either end of vat
- Heating system
- Steam or Hot Water Heating
- Installation type
- Customized to meet space and production requirements