Quick facts
The Tetra Pak® Mould Handling system is an advanced solution used for pressing and forming of semi-hard and hard cheeses in closed presses with complete mould and lid handling.
Working principle
The curd blocks, leaving the draining forming equipment, are collected in a mould. After the mould is covered with a lid by the lid placer the moulds are conveyed to the final pressing section in closed execution where the curd block is pressed to shape the cheese, and to form a uniform rind around the cheese by a gradually increasing pressing force. Downstream in the final pressing section the cheeses are de-moulded in the de-moulding line and conveyed to a brining system. The moulds and lids are turned upside down before they are cleaned by the rinsing machine and are ready to be re-used again.
The Tetra Pak Mould Handling system is PLC controlled. The closed final presses are cleaned in place.
Highlights
- Hygienic design
- Fully automated and controlled production process
- Flexibility to press cheeses of different shapes and sizes on the same equipment
Capacity:
Up to 100 tonnes/day
Applications:
Semi-hard cheese
