Benefits
The Tetra Pak® Drainer Washer 2 unit is designed to remove the whey and to wash and cool cottage cheese curd quickly and efficiently in one continuous operation.
The advantages of using the Tetra Pak Drainer Washer 2 unit compared with traditional systems are reduced water consumption, efficient washing, instant cooling and no curd damage.
- Reduced investment; one Tetra Pak Drainer Washerr will serve up to eight cottage cheese vats
- Better yield; up to 5%
- Reduced water consumption
The easy way to increase capacity
- Reducing the workload of your vat, this unit provides a cost-effective way to increase line capacity
- High yield due to design of whey drainage belt which retains curd particles
- No curd damage – since there is no mechanical stirring
Features
Draining belt
Improves yield
The draining belt is made of woven polypropylene with tiny holes between the fibres. This means all the water drains off efficiently, but even the smallest pieces of curd are retained. The speed of the belt can be varied to match the capacity of other equipment on the line.
Inlet design
Even curd distribution and efficient draining
The product inlet has a wide, kite-shaped steel plate. This design ensures that the whole width of the belt is used, and curd is distributed evenly across it. The depth of curd also remains stable.
Curd washing system
Best effect with lowest water consumption
Nozzles positioned above the belt spray cold water on top of the curd to wash away the whey and lactic acid. The flow of the water is precisely regulated to optimize washing while minimizing water consumption. The water stream is also gentle enough to keep the delicate curd particles intact.
Two-step cooling
Rapid, yet gentle cooling of delicate product
The cooling process begins when cold water is sprayed on top of the curd belt - during whey draining. It continues when the drained curd reaches the end of the belt and falls into a small buffer tank filled with cold water. Our two-step cooling, process eliminates the need for mechanical mixing. The curd is gently stirred by the circulation of cold water in the buffer tank – keeping the delicate curd particles intact.
Water cooling unit
If your cooling process requires a specific water temperature, this additional module can be installed alongside the Tetra Pak® Drainer Washer 2.
