Mozzarella cheese moulding system

Optimize your cheese production with fully automated moulding and setting, ensuring consistent fiber alignment and unparalleled product quality while meeting industry-leading hygienic standards.

Moulds and Sets Pasta Filata Cheeses

The Tetra Pak RMC 2 Cheese Moulding Machine is a fully automated solution designed for shaping and setting pasta filata cheeses, including mozzarella and provolone, with precision. Its unique moulding system aligns cheese fibers for quality consistency across varied products, such as fresh mozzarella balls and shredded pizza cheese. Operating at a capacity of 1 ton per hour, it integrates seamlessly into cheese production lines, with indirect cooling systems enhancing food safety and reducing water usage by circulating chilled water internally. Compliant with industry-leading 3A sanitary standards, the RMC 2 achieves reliable operations with minimal operator intervention, utilizing interchangeable molds for adaptable production, supporting a range of sizes and shapes. The machine’s compact form is ideal for facilities with limited space, while offering control options from Allen Bradley or Siemens for seamless integration into existing systems. With Tetra Pak’s expert engineering support, this equipment ensures efficient production tailored to your cheese manufacturing needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with fully automated operations, reducing the need for manual intervention.
  • Conserves factory floor space with its compact design, ideal for limited-space installations.
  • Improves product quality through precise fiber alignment, producing consistent, high-quality cheese.
  • Increases food safety and resource efficiency by eliminating water waste with a closed-loop indirect cooling system.
  • Offers flexible production capabilities with interchangeable molds, accommodating various cheese shapes and sizes.

General


Applications
Provolone cheese,Pizza cheese,Mozzarella cheese,Cheese products,Pasta filata cheese
End products
Block mozzarella,Shredded pizza cheese,Cheese sticks,Sliced provolone,Fresh mozzarella balls,String cheese
Steps before
Cheese curd preparation,Pasta filata heating,Stretching,Shaping
Steps after
Chilling,Packaging,Storage,Distribution
Input ingredients
mozzarella cheese,pasta filata cheese,pizza cheese,provolone cheese
Output ingredients
shaped cheese,mozzarella cheese shapes,pizza cheese shapes,provolone cheese shapes
Market info
Tetra Pak is renowned for providing innovative packaging solutions, specializing in carton packaging for the food and beverage industry. It is esteemed for high-quality, sustainable, and efficient processing and packaging equipment on a global scale.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
1 ton/hr (2000 lbs)
Automation
Fully automated
Cooling method
Indirect cooling
Control system
Allen Bradley or Siemens
Moulding flexibility
Variety of shapes and sizes (2.5kg to 5kg,200mm to 600mm long)
Changeover time
20 – 30 minutes
Hygienic design
Meets 3A standards

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Automated moulding
Integrated steps
Moulding and setting
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
Full automation
Changeover time
20–30 minutes
Cleaning method
Manual/CIP optional

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Industry-leading hygienic design

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Mould shape and size
Variety of shapes and sizes
2.5kg to 5kg,200mm to 600mm long
Control panel type
Automatic
Footprint
Compact,ideal where factory space is limited
Cooling method
Indirect cooling with cold water
Release zone heating
Non-stick coating not required
Interchangeable mould
Yes,for a variety of shapes and sizes

Custom Options


Control panel type
Allen Bradley / Siemens
Changeover time
20–30 minutes