Circumferential Piston Pumps for Seamless Processed Cheese Production
In the intricate world of processed cheese production, where high-quality hard or semi-hard cheese forms the foundation, precision and reliability are paramount. The process begins with a careful blending of various cheese types and additives in a mixing plant. The resulting cheese mass, highly viscous and abrasive due to added salts, needs to be efficiently transported and heated for further processing. AxFlow's solution lies in the use of Waukesha rotary piston pumps, specifically engineered to meet the unique challenges of this demanding application.
Key Challenges
- Handling high-viscosity cheese mass at temperatures ranging from 30-40°C
- Efficiently pumping highly abrasive cheese mixtures with added salts
- Ensuring continuous operation and reliability under challenging conditions
- CIP (Clean-In-Place) capability for seamless cleaning processes
AxFlow's Solution: Waukesha Circumferential Piston Pumps
AxFlow understands the complexity of the processed cheese industry and offers tailored solutions using Waukesha Cherry-Burrell's rotary piston pumps. These pumps are meticulously designed to handle the diverse demands of processed cheese production.
Features and Benefits
- Stainless Steel Construction: Pumps are crafted from durable stainless steel, ensuring longevity and resistance against corrosion.
- Air Handling Capabilities: Effortlessly transports trapped air within the cheese mass, maintaining a smooth flow throughout the process.
- CIP-Capable Design: Facilitates easy and thorough cleaning, ensuring hygiene standards are met consistently.
- Precise Conveying: Offers precise and continuous conveying, preventing cheese burning on heater walls and ensuring optimal temperature control.
- Customizable Connections: Various pump connection options, including models with rectangular flanges for smaller mixing tanks and pipe connections for larger tanks, accommodate different plant setups.
Specialized Applications
Waukesha rotary piston pumps excel in the delicate phase where the cheese mass is heated to approximately 85°C. This precise conveyance ensures that the cheese doesn’t overheat, preserving its quality. Additionally, these pumps are instrumental in pumping the thin cheese mass into packaging, requiring a delicate touch and high dosing accuracy. Waukesha's U1 and U2 series pumps, equipped with single-acting mechanical seals, operate at optimal speeds to guarantee gentle conveying and product integrity.
Incorporating AxFlow's expertise and Waukesha's cutting-edge technology, the processed cheese production process becomes a seamless journey, ensuring the creation of high-quality cheese specialties from start to finish. Trust AxFlow for reliable, efficient, and precise solutions in the world of processed cheese manufacturing.
