MF8

Semi-automatic cheese care machine
Compact semi-automatic machine for the care of small cheese batches, with alternating operation on two turntables and loading by a single operator.
  • Parallel operation thanks to alternating use of the two rotating turntables.
  • Up to 360 cheese wheels per hour, depending on the settings and operator speed.
  • Compact and mobile design thanks to four large-diameter wheels.
  • Consistent and precise cheese care with brushes that automatically adapt to the position of each cheese wheel.
  • Easy cleaning with turntables, brushes and guards that can be removed without tools.

The MF8 is a semi-automatic machine designed for the care of small, specialised cheese batches. Its alternating operation on two turntables allows the machine to continue working while the operator loads or unloads the other turntable.

Only one operator is therefore required to handle the cheeses. The brushes move clear when a cheese wheel is changed, and the surface brush lifts automatically to facilitate the transition from one cheese to the next. The heel brush also pivots to adapt to the position of the cheese, ensuring consistent care.

The MF8 is particularly compact and easy to manoeuvre. It is mounted on four large-diameter wheels, with swivelling, lockable front wheels that facilitate movement and ensure stability once the machine is in position.

Its all-stainless-steel construction in grade 1.4301 complies with Hygienic Design requirements. The turntables, brushes and side guards can be removed without tools, while the inclined surface facilitates the drainage of smear and cleaning water.

Brush height and pressure can be easily adjusted, even during operation. Different turntables, brush types and motorisation options allow the machine to be adapted to the characteristics of the cheeses and production requirements.

With a capacity of up to 300–360 cheese wheels per hour, the MF8 offers a simple, compact and reliable solution for automating the care of small batches.

  • Type: Semi-automatic cheese care machine
  • Operation: Alternating operation on two rotating turntables
  • Number of operators: 1
  • Maximum throughput: Approx. 300–360 cheese wheels/hour
  • Working height: 930 mm
  • Cheese wheel diameter: 130 to 450 mm
  • Cheese wheel height: 40 to 160 mm
  • Net weight: Approx. 240 kg
  • Weight with full tanks and all options: Approx. 270 kg
  • Brine tank: 15 litres
  • Smear collection tank: 16 litres
  • Turntables: Dimensions available to suit requirements
  • Standard brushes: Nylon or synthetic risette brushes, type and dimensions to suit requirements
  • Construction: Mechanically welded 1.4301 stainless steel
  • Surface brush adjustment: Height adjustable by hand crank, including during operation
  • Heel brush adjustment: Adjustable pressure

Standard equipment

  • One set of nylon or synthetic risette brushes (type and dimensions to suit requirements)
  • One set of turntables (dimensions to suit requirements)
  • Mechanical valves with drip rate adjustment via a control knob
  • Manual movement of the surface brush
  • Non-rotating heel brush
  • Side wings in different widths to make the machine more compact or accommodate larger cheeses
  • Type 13 or Euro single-phase plug (export versions supplied without a plug)
  • 20 m power cable

 

Options

  • Additional brushes in different hardness levels and shapes
  • Additional turntables in different diameters
  • Cheese wheel centring brackets
  • Electric brine valves with variable flow adjustment directly from the control panel
  • Motorised movement of the surface brush (only available in combination with electric valves)
  • Rotating heel brush
  • Rotation speed adjustment via a potentiometer in the electrical cabinet or via the control station when the electric valve option is selected
  • Assortment of spare and wear parts

For all technical information and specifications, please refer to our product datasheet.

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