The FEI700 is a self-contained hydraulic cheese cutter designed to reduce a 40# block of cheese in 15 seconds. It is capable of exerting more than 4,900 pounds of force per cylinder (as opposed to the same size pneumatic cylinder that is only capable of 480 pounds) while avoiding the build-up and release of pressure when cutting.
Manufactured of 304 Stainless Steel & Food Safe plastics, designed & assembled to WDA Standards — this machine is ready for direct washdown operations.
The interchangeable harp sets allow for a quick and easy change-over between the various sizes and shapes. Two control buttons operate the machine; the first toggles the infeed conveyor and the second initiates the 2nd Cut. These illuminated buttons provide feedback to the operator regarding the system’s status.
The NEMA 4X enclosures protect the UL Certified electrical backpanels from the harsh chemicals and environmental factors of the production process. The machine’s frame is designed with openings so that all major components can easily be cleaned and inspected. Thread exposure is minimized with most mounting locations having been designed so that the fasteners seal the hole. The guards are easily removable for cleaning & change-over and incorporate safety switches for each guard.
The Allen-Bradley PLC provides a small LCD interface to help diagnose faults and adjust parameter settings (such as the cylinder speeds). To assist maintenance personnel, all external wiring (except the motors) terminate on LED indicating terminal blocks which are mounted on angled stand-off DIN rail.
Capabilities
The capabilities of this equipment are designed to meet, if not exceed, a set of custom requirements based on the needs of our customer. Our engineers are more than happy to customize the machine to your requirements.
- Cheese Cuts
- 08 oz; 1.01″ x 2.33″ x 5.50″ (84 pieces/block)
- 12 oz; 1.57″ x 3.50″ x 3.50″ (56 pieces/block)
- 16 oz; 1.34″ x 3.50″ x 5.50″ (40 pieces/block)
- 32 oz; 2.08″ x 3.50″ x 7.00″ (20 pieces/block)
- 05 lb; 3.50″ x 3.50″ x 10.55″ (8 pieces/block)
- Options
- Pneumatically driven (not hydraulically)
- Infeed accumulation conveyor
- Outfeed accumulation conveyor
Specifications
- Dimensions
- Footprint: 84″ Wide x 141″ Long x 63″ Tall
- Conveyor Height: 42″ Tall
- Hydraulic Oil Capacity
- 40 gallons
- Weight
- ~1,500 lb (680 kg) * not including hydraulics or tooling
- Power Requirements
- 230 vAC, 3-phase, 40 Amps
Approvals/Certifications
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