Molding and pre-hardening unit for pizza cheese
When producing pizza cheese at an industrial scale, precise molding and pre-hardening steps are crucial to ensure product quality. Effective cooling and control are necessary to shape and stabilize the cheese, preventing defects and ensuring consistency.
Shape and stabilize pizza cheese efficiently
The GEA molding and pre-hardening unit is specifically designed for the mass production of dry pasta filata type pizza cheeses and kashkaval. This system handles cylindrical and parallelepiped shapes at capacities ranging from 500 to 8,000 kg per hour. The carousel, sprayed with cold water, pre-hardens products before they are transferred to a hardening vat. The cooling water is recirculated using a centrifugal pump. Operators can manage the system via PLC controls, and the unit includes an external cleaning-in-place configuration for efficient maintenance. Product contact parts use Vulcan non-stick technology or Teflon coating for durability and ease of cleaning. This equipment operates with both direct and indirect cooling methods, ensuring flexibility and control in the cheese production process.
Benefits
- High production capacity: up to 8,000 kg/h
- Precise control with PLC system
- Efficient cleaning with external cleaning-in-place configuration
- Durable non-stick technology for reduced maintenance
- Flexible cooling methods for varied production needs