Industrial cheese shredder for dairy processing

Optimize your cheese and potato processing with this advanced shredding solution, designed for versatility and efficiency, ensuring consistent product quality and reducing downtime with quick changeover capabilities.

Processes Cheese and Potatoes into Uniform Shreds and Slices

The Model CCX-D Shredder from Urschel Laboratories is a versatile solution tailored for high-speed shredding and slicing in food processing industries. It features interchangeable cutting heads that allow rapid transitions between cuts like full shreds, oval shreds, and flat slices, making it ideal for handling dairy products, cheese, and potatoes. The machine operates continuously, leveraging a large 32″ cutting zone powered by a robust 10 HP motor to deliver consistent product quality while minimizing buildup. Constructed from USDA Dairy Division-accepted stainless steel, the CCX-D ensures hygiene with features such as a swing-away feed hopper, hinged access panels, and sloped surfaces for efficient cleaning and maintenance. For ease of integration into existing production lines, this shredder offers straightforward operation and durable construction with components like specially designed, low-maintenance knives and a two-piece enclosure for easy service access.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with quick-change cutting heads for diverse cheese and potato cuts.
  • Minimizes operational interruptions through continuous, high-speed performance.
  • Boosts hygiene and reduces contamination risks with USDA Dairy Division-accepted sanitary design.
  • Cuts maintenance costs with durable, easy-to-replace, non-sharpening knives.
  • Improves ease of maintenance and cleaning with accessible design and stainless steel construction.

General


Applications
Sweet potatoes,Cheese,Dairy products,Potatoes
End products
Mozzarella cheese shreds,Parmesan cheese granules,Cheddar cheese shreds,Potato flat-v slices,Sweet potato flat-v slices
Steps before
Product Preparation,Ingredient Mixing
Steps after
Packaging,Product Distribution,Quality Control Inspection
Input ingredients
cheddar cheese,mozzarella cheese,parmesan cheese,potato,sweet potato
Output ingredients
full shred,oval shred,crescent shred,flat-V shred,strip cut,coarse granules,wide oval shred,flat-V slice,Z-cut slice,crinkle slice,standard crinkle slices,rectangular strip cuts,powdered parmesan
Market info
Urschel is known for its expertise in precision cutting technology and manufacturing industrial food processing equipment, especially cutting machines. It has a strong reputation for quality and innovation in delivering engineered-to-order solutions for the food processing industry.

Technical Specifications


Motor Power
10 HP (7.5 kW)
Cutting Zone Diameter
32" (813 mm)
Alternative Cutting Zone Diameter
24" (610 mm)
Product Size Acceptance
Up to 3-1/2" (89 mm)
Slicing/Grating Thickness
.070,.097,.125,or *.285" (1.8,2.5,3.2,or *7.2 mm)
Processor Speed
Continuous Operation
Dimensions
Length
Width
32.95" (837 mm)
Height
31.61" (803 mm) - 24" diam. encl.,34.11" (866 mm) - 32" diam. encl.
Net Weight
1,000 lb (454 kg)
Enclosure Type
2-piece for easy cleaning
Cutting Head Type
Interchangeable Quick Locking Double Ring,Single Adjustment
Knife Type
No Sharpening Required

Operating Characteristics


Cutting mechanism
Rotating impeller with stationary cutting stations
Automation level
Manual / Automatic adjustments with interchangeable cutting heads
Changeover time
Quick interchange in minutes
CIP/SIP
Designed for easy cleaning and maintenance with easy access panels
Cleaning method
Manual with easy access for complete cleaning
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous operation
Feed type
Solid product up to 3-1/2" (89 mm) in size
Energy efficiency
10 HP (7.5 kW) motor

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
U.S.D.A.,Dairy Division accepted
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel
Cleanability
Easy access for complete cleaning
Density/particle size
Up to 3-1/2" (88.9 mm) in any dimension
Food grade materials
U.S.D.A.,Dairy Division accepted

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
58.78" (1493 mm) - 24" (610 mm) diam. encl.
66.28" (1684 mm) - 32" (813 mm) diam. encl.
Height
31.61" (803 mm) - 24" diam.
34.11" (866 mm) - 32" diam.
Net Weight
1,000 lb (454 kg)
Cutting Zone Diameter
32" (813 mm) or 24" (610 mm) diameter
Control panel type
Interchangeable quick locking double ring,single adjustment cutting heads
Feed method
Attached swing-away feed hopper

Custom Options


Cutting head type
Interchangeable quick locking double ring
Knife design
Specially designed,no sharpening required
Enclosure size
32" (813 mm) or 24" (610 mm) diameter
Power Rating
10 HP (7.5 kW)
Shred head type
MicroAdjustable® SH-14