Hydraulic cutter for semi-hard cheese

Efficiently portion and cut semi-hard cheese and mozzarella into precise blocks, wheels, logs, and cubes, enhancing your production line’s versatility and meeting diverse consumer demands.

Cuts and Portions Semi-Hard Cheeses and Mozzarella

The Hydraulic Cutter HT II from ALPMA Alpenland Maschinenbau GmbH is a versatile cheese cutting and portioning machine designed for the food and dairy industries. This equipment efficiently processes semi-hard cheeses like Gouda and Edam, as well as mozzarella and Havarti, into blocks, wheels, logs, and snack cubes. Utilizing interchangeable cutting sets equipped with wires or blades, the HT II delivers precise portions while allowing flexible operation—either manually or with pneumatic assistance.

With a maximum capacity of three strokes per minute and capable of handling cheese blocks up to 320 x 520 mm or wheels up to 510 mm in diameter, the HT II integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, complementing both processing and packaging departments. Its adjustable console for a second cutting set ensures minimal downtime for equipment changes, maximizing throughput and compatibility with various cheese types.

The machine is constructed to offer durability and ease of maintenance, with stainless steel components that resist corrosion and facilitate hygiene. Enhancing operational flexibility, the Hydraulic Cutter HT II supports customization and engineering support tailored to specific production requirements, ensuring optimal performance in diverse manufacturing settings.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational efficiency by delivering precise cheese portions, reducing manual labor requirements.
  • Supports flexible cheese processing with interchangeable cutting tools and adjustable operations (manual or pneumatic).
  • Minimizes production line downtime with quick adaptation for various cheese shapes and sizes.
  • Ensures hygienic standards with corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction.
  • Customizable features and engineering support cater to specific production needs, optimizing performance.

General


Applications
Snacks,Cheese,Mozzarella,Semi-hard cheese
End products
Havarti portions,Gouda cheese blocks,Cheese cubes for snacks,Edam cheese wheels,Mozzarella logs
Steps before
Cheese Production,Curing,Aging,Pre-Cutting,Sorting
Steps after
Packaging,Boxing,Handling,Distribution,Storage
Input ingredients
semi-hard cheese,cheese blocks,cheese wheels
Output ingredients
square cheese portions,cut cheese,portioned cheese
Market info
ALPMA Alpenland Maschinenbau is known for specializing in manufacturing cutting-edge machinery and processing equipment for the cheese and dairy industry, holding a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and highly engineered-to-order solutions globally.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
max. 3 strokes/min
Format range (Blocks)
max. 320 x 520 mm
Format range (Wheels)
max. ø 510 mm
Cutting Tools
Wires or blades
Centring Options
Manual or pneumatic
Second Cutting Set
Console available

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Hydraulic
Strokes per minute
Max. 3 strokes/min
Cutting tool flexibility
Exchangeable cutting tools
Centering
Manual or pneumatic centring
Operation type
Batch operation
Customization options
Console for second cutting set

Product type Characteristics


Cheese type compatibility
Semi-hard cheese

Physical Characteristics


Cutting tools
Exchangeable,wires or blades

Custom Options


Cutting tool type
Wires or blades
Centring option
Manual or pneumatic
Console availability
Second cutting set