Clarifying decanters for cheese curd production

Achieve precise separation and clarification of cheese curds, casein, and lactose with cutting-edge decanter technology, ensuring high-quality end products and efficient dairy production processes.

Processes Dairy Products and Separates Cheese Curds

The GEA ecoforce and GEA MCE models are robust decanter centrifuges specifically engineered for the dairy and food processing industries. They employ high-torque summation drives, optimizing energy use and ensuring precise separation of solid, liquid, and slurry products. With capacities reaching up to 60,000 liters per hour, these centrifuges efficiently process cheese curds, casein, and lactose, contributing to the production of fresh cheese and protein powders. Designed for continuous high-speed operation, they integrate seamlessly into existing production lines with PLC control and remote monitoring. Featuring hygienic design variations compliant with EHEDG and 3-A standards, these units support safe and reproducible food processing. The ecoforce series enhances maintainability with gearboxes placed outside of the product space, ensuring swift access during maintenance. Additionally, both models offer CIP-ability for efficient cleaning and reduced downtime, making them ideal for modern production environments requiring high hygiene and productivity.

Benefits

  • Increases production efficiency by handling large volumes continuously.
  • Saves energy with optimized motor control and high-torque drive systems.
  • Ensures product quality with fully hygienic design and CIP-ability.
  • Enhances operational safety with customizable compliance options.
  • Simplifies maintenance with externally accessible gearboxes.

General


Applications
Casein,Fresh cheese,Curd cheese bars,Cheese curd,Processed cheese,Lactose,Dairy products,Bakers cheese
End products
Double cream fresh cheese,Fresh cream cheese,Casein protein powder,Cheese curd snacks,Quark,Strained yogurt,Lactose powder,Processed cheese slices,Baker's cheese filling
Steps before
Milk Separation,Coagulation,Curd Formation
Steps after
Sterilization,Packaging,Aging
Input ingredients
cheese curd,casein,lactose,processed cheese base,raw goods for curd cheese bars,bakers cheese
Output ingredients
processed cheese base,curd cheese bars,bakers cheese,reprocessed cheese fines,lactose,casein
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Capacity (Cheese fines)
2000 - 6000 l/h
Capacity (Cheese applications)
3000 - 45,000 l/h
Capacity (Casein applications)
2000 - 60,000 l/h
Capacity (Lactose)
1000 - 15,000 kg/h
Energy Efficiency
Low energy consumption with high-torque summation drive
Automation
PLC-controlled
Hygienic Design
EHEDG and 3-A guidelines compliant
Design Feature
Continuous operation and maximum availability
Maintenance Accessibility
Quick access for maintenance due to external gearbox
CIP-ability
Complete CIP-ability and reproducible cleaning
Speed Control
Adapted bowl speed
Differential Speed
Optimal differential speed with summation drive
Solids Discharge
Optimized solids discharge port design
CIP Guidance
Defined CIP guidance
Feed System
Hermetic feed system

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Energy efficiency
Low energy consumption
CIP/SIP
Fully CIP-able
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Hygienic design
Standard / Comfort / Advanced (EHEDG and 3A)
Cleaning method
CIP
Changeover time
Quick accessibility for maintenance


3A Sanitary Standards
Yes
EHEDG certification
Yes
FDA materials
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Discharge method
Continuous
Compact footprint
Yes
Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Machine design
Hygienic design

Custom Options


Hygienic design levels
Standard / Comfort / Advanced
Gearbox types
Seven sizes,three types
Advanced design features
EHEDG and 3A guidelines
Feed system type
Hermetic / Open