Kovalus Relco - Model Tru-Finish -Curd Table
The RELCO TRU-FINISH Curd Table is designed with the customer in mind to provide fast, efficient and sanitary separation of curd and whey and is capable of producing a variety of cheeses. This cheese finishing table also facilitates the uniform mixing of salt and condiments into the curd bed. RELCO’s patent-pending forker shoes and rugged agitator design guarantee thorough mixing of product. Tools and accessories are designed to be mounted and changed with a minimal amount of effort. The TRU-FINISH Curd Table for cheese finishing is available with permanent drain screens and a permanent (CIPable) drain trough, or traditional removable drain screens. Product can be discharged to a RELCO® Curd Pick-Up Hopper for either Air Conveying, Vacuum Conveying or (inclined) Augering to the downstream process.
Overall
- Sealed, stainless bearings on carriage wheels require no greasing; reducing maintenance and increasing life
- Locking Collar prevents Forkers from lifting out of cluster during operation. Drain trough flange is sealed with O-rings and fastened with quick connect swivel bolts for quick & easy inspection
- Drain Trough CIP Spray Tube is designed for uniform flow of CIP solution
- Heating Tubes between the jacket and liner are interconnected for even heat distribution; automation interlocks prevent damage from overheating. Carriage Travel Motor uses encoder technology for accurate control of position
- Fully welded track supports reduce the chance of debris falling on the curd bed
- Curd Pusher is removed after each cheese finishing table unloading. Dual Operator Pendants with Sealed-Touch Automation Buttons for sanitary operation above product zone
- On-board PLC & HMI for local control of carriage, stir, and travel functions
- System automation capabilities for complete integration with upstream and downstream processes
- All stainless steel internal frame construction for extended cheese draining table life
- Product also commonly known as cheese finishing table or cheese draining table.
OPTIONAL DESIGN FEATURES
- Forkers with Quick Release Shoes are engineered for strength while providing gentle, effective mixing of product
- Permanent Curd Pusher can remain mounted in place for the duration of the production day to reduce labor
- Side product inlet for use with permanent Curd Pusher
- Rack & Pinion Carriage for severe-duty agitation and movement of curd (with built in clutch for automatic slippage)
- Rugged Cluster Shaft is available with Single or Dual-Bearing for severe duty agitation of curd
- Round-end side screen for increased whey drainage
- Removable Drain Screens
- Detached Whey Tank for use on Cheese Finishing Tables with removable Drain Screens
- Overhead Spray Tube distributes water evenly for de-lactosing of cheese
- Forkers can remain operational and on the table with the Curd Pusher in place
- Sanitator is available with Dual-Carriages for reduction in unloading time
- External Sanitator supports for more operator clearance around the Cheese Draining Table
- Round Curd Dam prevents curd build-up in corners