45 Years of Experience
Automated, safe, and continuous ingredient loading for high‑capacity cheese stretching operations. The Ingredient Tipping Elevator is designed to automate the loading of curd and ingredients into cheese stretchers, eliminating manual handling, reducing the risk of workplace injuries, and ensuring a continuous, controlled feeding process. Manufactured entirely from sanitary stainless steel, the system provides reliable vertical lifting and mechanically controlled tipping of portable carts directly into the stretcher hopper. This automated operation guarantees a consistent product feed, minimizes downtime between batches, and supports high‑throughput cheese production lines. The elevator incorporates an integrated anti‑drop safety system and complies with stringent industrial hygiene and safety standards, making it suitable for demanding dairy processing environments. Operators couple portable stainless steel carts (included) to the vertical lifting system. The equipment raises the load at a speed of 52 ft/min (16 m/min) and performs a mechanically controlled tipping operation with a standard angle of 45°, adjustable up to 60°, discharging the curd directly into the stretching machine. The complete operating cycle—loading, lifting, tipping, and return—is executed in less than 2 minutes, enabling a feeding rate that matches the demand of high‑capacity stretchers without operator fatigue. The enclosed and controlled transfer aligns with modern plant automation strategies while maintaining product integrity. Load Capacity and Cycle Efficiency: Designed to handle carts with loads of up to 551 lb (250 kg) per cycle, ensuring reliable and efficient operation in continuous production environments. Hygienic and Safety Design: CIP‑compatible construction and compliance with NEMA 4X standards ensure hygienic operation, easy cleaning, and long‑term durability in wet and washdown areas.
