Cylindrical coagulators for curd processing
Optimize your cheese production with cylindrical coagulators designed to ensure precise curd processing. These units streamline coagulation, cutting, and mixing, providing consistent quality for crafting mozzarella, provolone, and more.
Performs Coagulation and Mixing for Cheese Production
The CF series from GEA is designed to optimize cheese production by providing a reliable and hygienic solution for coagulating and processing curds. This system utilizes a steam-heated jacketed vat and homogenous rennet sprinkler to ensure precise temperature management and even distribution during the coagulation process. Applicable for a variety of cheeses such as mozzarella, provolone, and pecorino, it supports cheese producers in achieving consistent, high-quality end products.
With a processing capacity ranging from 6,000 to 15,000 liters of milk per cycle, the CF coagulators facilitate high-capacity operations in both batch and continuous modes. The robust servo-motor-controlled churner incorporates sloping blades and balanced stirrers to guarantee uniform curd mixing and cutting. Automation is managed via a PLC system, allowing operators to set and monitor cycle parameters, enhancing integration into automated production lines.
Constructed from AISI 304 stainless steel, the coagulators provide excellent hygiene and corrosion resistance, compliant with stringent sanitary standards. The integrated cleaning system featuring rotary sprinklers is designed for quick and efficient CIP connectivity, ensuring ease of maintenance and minimizing downtime. Customization options enable tailoring to specific production needs, supported by comprehensive engineering assistance from GEA.
Benefits
- Enhances curd quality and consistency with precise temperature control and homogeneous rennet distribution.
- Increases production efficiency with high-capacity processing from 6,000 to 15,000 liters per cycle.
- Reduces manual intervention with automated PLC-controlled operations, minimizing labor costs.
- Ensures hygienic compliance and longevity with corrosion-resistant AISI 304 stainless steel construction.
- Simplifies maintenance and cleaning with integrated CIP-compatible cleaning systems, reducing downtime.
- Applications
- Mozzarella,Fresh cheese,Pasta filata,Cheese,Provolone,Pecorino,Caciotta,Seasoned cheese,Dairy products
- End products
- Caciotta al tartufo,Caciotta cheese,Shredded mozzarella,Provolone cheese,Pecorino toscano,Buffalo mozzarella,Pecorino cheese,Mozzarella cheese,Pecorino romano,Fresh mozzarella balls,Aged provolone
- Steps before
- Milk collection,Milk filtration,Milk pasteurization,Enzyme addition
- Steps after
- Curd draining,Pressing,Cheese molding,Cheese aging
- Input ingredients
- milk,sheep milk,cow milk,buffalo milk,enzymes,citric acid
- Output ingredients
- curd,curd/whey mixture,pasta filata,fresh cheese,seasoned cheese,mozzarella,provolone,pecorino,caciotta
- 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.
- Capacity
- 6,000–15,000 liters of milk per cycle
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Heating/Cooling
- Steam-heated jacket
- Curd Churning Motor
- Servo-motor with mechanical reducer and inverter
- Curd Mixing,Cutting
- Sloping blades and balanced stirrers
- Process Flexibility
- Enzymes,citric acid,or combination
- Material
- AISI 304 stainless steel
- Cleaning Method
- Rotary cleaning sprinklers
- Working mechanism
- Two-dimensional churning motion
- Integrated steps
- Coagulation,cutting,shaking,cooling/heating
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- Cleaning method
- CIP/SIP with rotary sprinklers
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- 3A Sanitary Standards
- Yes
- CE marking
- Yes
- FDA compliance
- Yes
- EHEDG certification
- Yes
- FDA materials
- Yes
- Machine Footprint
- Depends on model
- Tank Shape
- Cylindrical
- Tank Size
- 6,000–15,000 liters
- Feed/Discharge Method
- Pneumatic valve
- Material
- AISI 304 stainless steel
- Heating Method
- Steam-heated jacket
- Churner Design
- Two-dimensional motion with sloping blades and stirrers
- Control Panel Type
- Programmable PLC
- Heating mechanism
- Steam-heated jacket
- Rennet distribution
- Homogeneous sprinkler system
- Curd temperature control
- Heating/Cooling
- Pneumatic valve control
- End-of-cycle discharge
- Servo-motor control
- Churner drive
- Programmable PLC
- Cycle parameter control and presets
- Cleaning integration
- Rotary cleaning sprinklers
- Material
- AISI 304 stainless steel