Efficient and uniform whey separation for controlled curd handling.
The Rotary Whey Drainer Drum is engineered for the controlled and continuous separation of whey from curd during cheese production. Its rotating drum design gently conveys the curd across a perforated surface, allowing free whey to drain uniformly while preserving curd structure and minimizing mechanical stress.
This controlled movement reduces curd breakage and fines generation, supporting stable moisture control within the cheese matrix and contributing to consistent yield and product quality. Uniform drainage performance ensures reliable integration with upstream coagulation vats and downstream molding or pressing equipment.
Designed for hygienic dairy processing, the system supports continuous operation and is constructed entirely of sanitary stainless steel, ensuring durability, easy cleaning, and full compliance with modern dairy production standards.
Processing Capacity:
Continuous whey and curd separation with precise moisture control, supporting throughput rates up to 3,307 lb/h (1,500 kg/h).
Integrated Centrifugal Pump:
Equipped with a centrifugal pump rated at 3,963 gal/h (15,000 L/h) to manage high whey volumes without risk of overflow, maintaining uninterrupted process flow.
Compact and Portable Design:
With an overall length of 6.07 ft (1.85 m) and a total weight of 1,345 lb (610 kg), the unit allows easy integration into existing plants and supports applications requiring operational flexibility or mobility.
The rotary whey drainer drum is specifically designed for efficient whey separation in acid curd processes coming from coagulation vats. The whey-curd mixture enters the drum, where a continuous rotation mechanism and a perforated surface with 1.00 mm holes facilitate uniform and accelerated drainage. An internal spiral system mechanically moves the curd toward the outlet, ensuring a constant residence time and uninterrupted production flow. The extracted whey is collected in a lower tank to be managed by a high-capacity centrifugal pump, optimizing by-product transfer and maintaining hygiene throughout the process line.
Technical Advantages
Variable-Speed Rotation Mechanism: Allows adjustment of drainage time according to the desired curd consistency, guaranteeing flexibility for different product profiles.
Internal Transport Spiral System: Facilitates automatic and homogeneous circulation of solid material through the drum, eliminating the need for manual intervention and simplifying operation.
Ø 1.00 mm Perforated Surface: Ensures high-precision filtration that maximizes dairy solids recovery while efficiently evacuating the whey.
Robust T-304 Stainless Steel Construction: Guarantees long equipment service life and full compliance with food safety standards, facilitating fast and effective CIP cleaning.
Integrated 15,000 l/h Centrifugal Pump: Manages high volumes of collected whey without overflow risk, maintaining productive cycle continuity.
Compact and Portable Design: Its dimensions of 1.85 m in length and weight of 610 kg allow easy integration in existing plants with mobility requirements.
Continuous whey and curd separation with precise moisture control and processing capacity of 1,500 kg/h.
