Square portion cutting system for cheese

Optimize portion consistency and reduce waste with an advanced cutting system that ensures precise dimensions and weights for a variety of cheese and snack products.

Portions and Cuts Cheese and Snack Products

The CUT Basic from ALPMA Alpenland Maschinenbau GmbH is a versatile high-speed portioning machine engineered to enhance production efficiency in cheese and snack manufacturing. Designed for precision, it excels in cutting a wide range of products including cheddar cheese portions, mozzarella sticks, and tofu cubes. Equipped with reliable ultrasonic cutting technology, it ensures uniform weight and size across all portions. With a capacity of up to 100 strokes per minute, the CUT Basic caters to high-demand environments while allowing easy modifications to portion sizes. The machine integrates seamlessly with automation systems, offering options for automatic feeding into downstream wrapping equipment. Constructed with corrosion-resistant materials, it maintains durability and hygiene in food processing settings. For operations seeking precision and adaptability, the CUT Basic is an indispensable addition, delivering consistent quality and increased throughput for dairy producers and food processing companies.

Benefits

  • Increases production efficiency with high-speed operation of up to 100 strokes per minute.
  • Ensures product consistency by providing precise portioning and cutting for uniform weights and sizes.
  • Enhances integration with existing systems through seamless automation compatibility, reducing manual intervention.
  • Maintains product quality and hygiene with corrosion-resistant construction suitable for food processing environments.
  • Adapts to diverse production needs with easy adjustments to portion sizes, allowing flexibility in product offerings.

General


Applications
Mozzarella,Snacks,Cheese,Semi-hard cheese,Tofu,Paneer
End products
Cheese snacks,Paneer cubes,Mozzarella sticks,Gouda cheese portions,Cubed cheese snacks,Cheddar cheese portions,Tofu cubes
Steps before
Pre-Cutting,Raw Material Automation,Buffer/Infeed System
Steps after
Automatic Feeding,Wrapping,Packaging
Input ingredients
cheese bars
Output ingredients
square cheese portions,equal weight portions
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. 100 strokes/min
Length
max. 640 mm
Width
max. 180 mm
Height
max. 170 mm
Portion Size Adjustment
Easy alteration
Ultrasonic Cutting Device
Based on cheese consistency
Automation
Upgradable with downstream equipment for automatic feeding
Weigher and Measurement
Equipped with weigher,length measurement,contour measurement

Operating Characteristics


Capacity
max. 100 strokes/min
Format Range
Length max. 640 mm,Width max. 180 mm,Height max. 170 mm
Cutting Mechanism
Equipped with ultrasonic cutting device (depending on cheese consistency)
Portion Control
Cuts smaller batches into equal weights
Upgradability
Upgradable with downstream equipment for automatic feeding into the wrapping machine
Measurement Integration
Equipped with weigher,length measurement,contour measurement

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
High
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Abrasion resistance
Moderate
Biological compatibility
Yes
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Maximum Length
640 mm
Maximum Width
180 mm
Maximum Height
170 mm

Custom Options


Portion size flexibility
Adjustable
Cutting technology
Ultrasonic
Weighing system
Integrated weigher
Length measurement
Integrated system
Contour measurement
Integrated system
Integration into wrapping lines
Upgradable