45 Years of Experience
Automated braiding to eliminate manual handling and ensure uniform weight and structure The Oaxaca Cheese Braider SII‑1HBM‑200 is a continuous system designed for the forming, braiding, pre‑cooling, and cutting of pasta filata cheeses, replicating the traditional Oaxaca cheese structure with industrial consistency and precision. Installed downstream of the cooking and stretching stage, the system receives the hot pasta filata mass into a feed hopper, where a controlled screw system conveys the product toward mechanical braiding heads driven by precision gearboxes. These heads reproduce the characteristic braided structure of Oaxaca cheese while maintaining uniform fiber alignment and texture. Immediately after braiding, the product is deposited onto a conveyor with integrated pre‑cooling by controlled water spraying, stabilizing the braid geometry and preventing deformation caused by residual heat and product weight. An automated pneumatic cutting system then performs accurate length cuts before discharging the product to the final cooling stage, delivering standardized units ready for packaging. Full PLC automation allows precise adjustment of braiding speed and cutting frequency with millimeter‑level accuracy, ensuring consistent length and weight across all units. This level of control simplifies inventory management, improves compliance with net content regulations, and reduces product giveaway. Manufactured entirely in sanitary stainless steel AISI 304/316, with optional Teflon coating or sandblasted finish, the equipment resists chemical corrosion during CIP cycles and prevents adhesion of hot pasta filata. By eliminating direct manual contact during braiding, the system significantly reduces bacterial load and cross‑contamination risk, improving hygiene, shelf life, and overall line profitability. The Oaxaca Cheese Braider is available in single‑head or multi‑head configurations, allowing scalable production capacity to match current milk flow while maintaining flexibility for future demand.
