Drum molding machine for soft pasta filata cheeses
Achieve precise molding and consistent product quality in your cheese production line with advanced drum molding technology, designed to handle intricate shaping and maintain optimal cheese temperature for a variety of pasta filata cheese types.
Molds and Shapes Pasta Filata Cheeses
The drum molding machines from GEA are engineered to deliver precision and versatility for dairy processors, addressing the molding challenges of pasta filata cheeses. Designed with configurable 2, 4, or 6 auger feeders, these machines ensure seamless integration into your production line. They support both automated spherical and semi-automatic cylindrical molding for a range of cheese products like mozzarella balls, scamorza, provola, and more. Constructed from AISI 304 stainless steel, these systems offer exceptional durability and hygiene compliance. Their electromechanical drives allow precise control over auger and drum speeds, optimizing pressure in the forming chamber for consistent product weight. Additional features like thermoregulated hot water jackets maintain ideal product temperatures, and easily interchangeable aluminium drum molds minimize whey loss. The system can tilt up to 30 degrees for very soft cheese production. Enhanced safety and cleaning features include optional CIP capabilities and a proprietary non-stick Vulcan treatment, ensuring efficient maintenance and longer service life without reapplications.
Benefits
- Ensures product consistency with precise control over molding pressure and temperature.
- Minimizes whey loss due to interchangeable drum molds with excellent sealing.
- Reduces cleaning time and water usage with optional CIP capabilities.
- Protects operator safety with integrated electromechanical protection features.
- Extends non-stick surface lifespan with durable Vulcan treatment, decreasing maintenance needs.
- Applications
- Buffalo milk mozzarella,Soft mozzarella cheese,Fior di latte,Pasta filata cheeses,Scamorza,Provola,Mozzarella balls
- End products
- Burrata,Smoked scamorza,Treccia mozzarella,Ovolini,Cherry mozzarella balls,Aged provolone,Ciliegine,Bocconcini,Mozzarella logs
- Steps before
- Milk coagulation,Curd cutting,Curd cooking,Curd molding preparation
- Steps after
- Cheese aging,Brining,Packing
- Input ingredients
- soft pasta filata cheese,soft mozzarella cheese,buffalo milk mozzarella,cheese curds
- Output ingredients
- traditional shapes of soft pasta filata cheeses,mozzarella balls,drier pasta filata types,scamorza,provola,Fior di latte
- 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.
- Material
- AISI 304 stainless steel
- Feeder Configuration
- 2,4,or 6 auger feeders
- Molding Type
- Automated spherical,semi-automatic cylindrical
- Drive Type
- Electromechanical
- Temperature Control
- Thermoregulated hot water jackets
- Drum Material
- Solid aluminium
- Drum Mechanism
- Grooved coupling
- Machine Tilt
- Up to 30 degrees
- Surface Treatment
- Teflon-coated or Vulcan
- Cleaning Feature
- Optional cleaning in place
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Energy efficiency
- Thermoregulated hot water jackets
- Interchangeability
- Aluminum drum molds
- Molding configuration
- Spherical / Cylindrical / Braids / Knots
- Tilt capability
- Tilting up to 30 degrees
- Corrosion resistance
- AISI 304 stainless steel
- Non-stick surface
- Vulcan treatment
- Temperature resistance
- Thermoregulated hot water jackets
- Machine material
- AISI 304 stainless steel
- Molding type
- Spherical and cylindrical
- Auger feeders
- 2,4,or 6 auger feeders
- Drum size
- Solid aluminium molds,interchangeable
- Non-stick treatment
- Teflon or Vulcan
- Body tilt option
- Up to 30 degrees
- Number of Auger Feeders
- 2-6
- Molding Type
- Spherical/Cylindrical/Braid/Knot
- Material
- AISI 304 Stainless Steel
- Drum Angle Adjustment
- Up to 30 degrees
- Coating Type
- Teflon/Vulcan
- Cleaning Capability
- Cleaning in Place (CIP)