Curd handling and cutting for cheese production
In the cheese production process, handling and cutting curd efficiently while retaining its quality can be challenging. Consistent curd slicing with minimal damage is essential to ensure top-quality cheese production in high-capacity operations.
Efficiently handle and cut curd for cheese making
The feeder cutter unit by GEA offers flexible and versatile processing, designed to gently handle curd to retain its quality. Featuring an accumulation vat with a 500 mm auger, it transfers curd to a pneumatic curd cutter. The auger can be programmed for continuous or intermittent rotation, feeding curd to the cutter unit, which slices it into parallel pipedal strips via a programmable pneumatic blade system. The setup allows independent timing of auger rotation and blade downstrokes for precise curd slice thickness adjustment. With a capacity of 1000-2000 kg, it includes level feelers for the vat and strainer, ensuring efficient whey recovery. Made from AISI 304 stainless steel, the unit includes electro-mechanical drives and a waterproof control panel. GEA’s feeder unit also features a bi-directional chute with pneumatic control and sonar feelers, enabling simultaneous feeding to two stretching machines.
Benefits
- Flexible and precise curd slicing
- Reduces product damage while maintaining quality
- Programmable auger and blade for customized operation
- High capacity with efficient whey recovery
- Constructed from durable AISI 304 stainless steel