Curd making vat for cheese production
Achieve optimal curd consistency and maximize cheese yield with advanced dual agitator technology, reducing cutting time and fat loss while ensuring gentle curd handling for superior quality in every batch.

Forms, Mixes, and Cuts Cheese Curds
The Tetra Pak® Cheese Vat HCV-S and HCV-H are precision-engineered solutions for cheese and curd production, equipped with dual counter-rotating agitators to ensure optimal curd mixing and cutting. These vats cater to cheese manufacturers and dairy producers seeking high yield and consistency in cheddar, mozzarella, and semi-hard cheese production.
The equipment operates via a batch process that efficiently forms, mixes, and cuts curds, featuring a heat transfer system that allows gentle cooking to minimize fat loss. With automated integration and accurate pump-out capabilities, it supports various scales of production needs.
The robust design includes a patented seal for minimal maintenance, while the opportunity to equip Tetra Pak® Yieldmaster Vat blades further enhances curd yield. The vats are constructed to conserve plant space and energy, housing all these features in a durable stainless-steel structure suitable for extensive use.
Compliant with USDA standards, these vats also facilitate easy cleaning through a CIP system, ensuring operational hygiene and reduced downtime. Customization options are available to tailor the system to specific production requirements, backed by Tetra Pak’s global engineering support network.
Benefits
- Enhances yield by minimizing fat and fines loss during curd formation.
- Reduces energy consumption with efficient heat transfer technology.
- Simplifies maintenance with patented leak-proof seal design.
- Offers flexible production scalability with automated batch processing.
- Maintains consistent curd quality with predictable mixing and cutting processes.
- Applications
- Cheese,Cheese alternatives,Curd products,Whey processing,Dairy products
- End products
- Curd,Mozzarella cheese,Whey protein concentrate,Semi-hard cheeses,Plant-based cheese alternatives,Cheddar cheese,Cottage cheese,Pasta filata cheese
- Steps before
- Milk Standardization,Milk Heating,Rennet Addition
- Steps after
- Curd Cutting,Whey Draining,Cheese Molding,Cheese Pressing
- Input ingredients
- milk,cheese milk,rennet
- Output ingredients
- curds,whey,semi-hard cheese,hard cheese,Cheddar,Pasta Filata
- 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.
- Curd Creation
- Optimal
- Heat Transfer
- Hot Water/Steam
- Agitator Type
- Dual Counter-Rotating
- Automation
- PLC-Controlled
- Maintenance
- Low - Patented Seal Design
- Seal Design
- Patented Leak-Proof
- Yield Improvement
- Higher with Tetra Pak® Yieldmaster Vat Blades
- Vat Shape
- Non-Round for Space Efficiency
- Temperature Control
- Gentle and Accurate
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC
- Cleaning method
- CIP
- Changeover time
- Minimal due to advanced design
- Curd handling
- Gentle to minimize fat and fines loss
- Heat transfer method
- Hot water heat transfer
- Agitation method
- Dual counter-rotating agitators
- Curd cutting time
- Optimized for consistency
- Maintenance alerts
- Leak detection port
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Heat Sensitivity
- Yes,gentle heating
- Material Compatibility
- Milk and Curd
- Viscosity
- High total solids in cheese milk
- Agglomeration risk
- Reduced with dual counter-rotating agitators
- Container size and shape
- Optimized for plant space efficiency
- Tank shape
- Horizontal
- Discharge method
- Counter-rotating agitators
- Control panel type
- Integrated heat exchanger
- Compact footprint
- Optimized design for plant space efficiency
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen HMI
- Heat transfer method
- Steam / Hot water
- Seal design
- Patented leak detection port
- Agitator design
- Dual counter-rotating
- Integration capabilities
- Compatible with downstream belt machines