Pilot unit for processed cheese slices
Perfect for R&D and small-scale production, this adaptable unit offers high flexibility in cheese slicing without requiring extensive setup, thanks to its plug-in design with integrated cooling.
Forms, Slices, and Cools Cheese Products Efficiently
The FreeSlice 300 from Natec Network is a versatile cheese forming and slicing system designed for dairy processors, cheese manufacturers, and food production companies. This stand-alone unit excels in producing Slice-on-Slice (SOS) cheese products, cubes, shreds, and sticks through its comprehensive cooling, forming, and cutting capabilities. Ideal for pilot and small production setups, it offers a plug-in operation without the need for external cooling media. With a throughput of up to 275 kg/h, it efficiently handles processed, analogue, and hybrid cheeses, providing flexibility with adjustable thickness and multiple format options. Its PLC-controlled system ensures seamless integration into existing production lines, while offering options like diagonal cuts and oil-spraying for further customization. Built according to CE guidelines, the FreeSlice 300 emphasizes easy cleaning and maintenance, making it a reliable choice for R&D and operational settings.
Benefits
- Enhances production versatility by accommodating various cheese types and formats with easy modular add-ons.
- Minimizes setup time with its plug-in design requiring no external cooling medium, facilitating rapid deployment.
- Increases output efficiency with up to 360 slices per minute, optimizing production rates.
- Simplifies maintenance through its easy-to-clean design, supporting manual and CIP cleaning practices.
- Supports R&D and pilot scale production, allowing for flexible testing and development of new cheese products.
- Applications
- Meat products, Soups, Sauces, Mozzarella, Pasta filata, Specialty food, Pet food, Fruits, Plant-based, Processed cheese, Cream cheese, Dressings, Vegetables, Vegan, Baby food
- End products
- Cheese cubes, Hybrid cheese slices, Cheese sticks, Analogue cheese slices, Cheese shreds, Slice-on-slice (sos) cheese
- Steps before
- Emulsification, Grinding, Blending / feeding, Cooking, Pasteurising
- Steps after
- Cutting, Stacking, Grouping, Packing
- Input ingredients
- processed cheese, analogue cheese, hybrid cheese, compressed air, fresh water
- Output ingredients
- Slice-on-Slice (SOS) cheese, cheese slices, cheese cubes, cheese shreds, cheese sticks
- Market info
- Hochland Natec is known for manufacturing innovative engineered-to-order equipment and solutions for the dairy and food processing industry, specializing in cheese production and processing technologies, with a strong reputation for quality and innovation.
- Size (LxWxH)
- 1, 250 x 1, 080 x 2, 000 mm
- Power Supply
- 400 V, 50 Hz, 3 phase / 30 kVA
- Capacity
- Up to 275 kg/h
- Slicing Speed
- Up to 360 slices/min
- Compressed Air Requirements
- 1 m³/h at 6 bar
- Width of Cheese Ribbon
- Up to 400 mm
- Cheese Thickness Range
- 2.0 mm - 10 mm
- Cleaning Method
- Manual cleaning, CIP circle = cooling circle
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- CIP/SIP
- Manual cleaning, CIP circle = cooling circle
- Energy efficiency
- Not specified
- Changeover time
- Not specified
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Working mechanism
- Slice-on-Slice (SOS) production
- Integrated steps
- Cooling and forming
- Flexibility
- Formats and cheese types
- Cleanability
- Manual / CIP
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel
- Biological compatibility
- Food-grade materials
- Abrasion resistance
- High durability materials
- CE marking
- Yes
- FDA materials
- Yes
- GMP Compliance
- Yes
- Machine footprint
- 1, 250 x 1, 080 x 2, 000 mm (49" x 43" x 79")
- Width of cheese ribbon
- Up to 400 mm (16")
- Standard thickness
- Infinitely adjustable from 2.0 mm - 10 mm (0.08" - 0.5")
- Plug-in system
- Stand-alone unit
- Format flexibility
- Various cheese slice formats
- Additional modules
- CubeCutter, CrossCutter
- Modularity
- Adaptable add-ons
- Execution options
- Diagonal cut device, Oil spraying unit
- Cheese type versatility
- Processed, analogue, hybrid
- Cooling system
- Integrated cooling unit