Cheesemaking Equipment

Servi Doryl USA

Contact: Corinne N. Coniglio, director of sales, Servi Doryl USA, P.O. Box 180065, Chicago, IL 60618, 312-810-5125 (cell), 312-738-2677 (main), FAX 773-681-7267, e-mail: corinne.coniglio@servidorylusa.com, website: www.servidoryl.com.

In spring 2010, Servi Doryl USA obtained USDA approval for an ongoing series of cheese forms using the company’s proprietary drainage and texturing technologies. The first in this series was a Gouda mold form, and others soon will follow.

As purchasing contract requirements have become increasingly stringent, Servi Doryl officials say it became necessary to seek USDA approval on some of the company’s equipment in order to allow cheese manufacturers to compete for large cheese orders whose scale and breadth required the added security of the USDA approval process. Servi Doryl adds that it believes within a period of time this new standard will become the new norm, and for the rest of 2010, the company plans to add more cheese forms that meet USDA approval.

Südmo North America

Contact: Südmo North America, 815-639-0322, e-mail: info@sudmona.com
Website: www.sudmona.com
Südmo North America’s mix proof valve technology is designed to provide cheese manufacturers with an efficient, reliable product to meet today’s demand for fast turnover and consistent quality.

As part of the process technology division of Norit — a privately-held company based in Europe — Südmo North America provides solutions to help optimize plant performance and reduce operating costs. The company offers both single application and total process solutions, specializing in sanitary and aseptic process valves for the dairy, food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Its product line includes mix proof, single seat and butterfly valves in addition to a variety of specialty valves.

Südmo’s line of mix proof valves are designed to provide efficiency and are able to work with large or small closed vat systems.

“It used to be a hand-crafted process where cheese was made in the vat, and whey was basically allowed to drain off and seen as more of a by-product,” says Jim McCoy, business development, Südmo North America. “It was really a very manual process either done with hoses, swing bend connections and hoops.”

As an increasing number of cheesemakers are looking to become more fully automated, Südmo continues to focus on products designed to meet this interest.

The company’s mix proof valves feature a design that allows them to carry product on one side, and cleaning solution on the other without risk of cross-contamination.

“It really gives the manufacturer the ability to get rapid turnover of those vats to get a better utilization of their equipment and to ensure quality control,” he says, noting valves can be automated in an enclosed pipe system. “This takes away all the ‘little fingers and hands’ that could possibly get into the product.”

And because it is automated, McCoy says the system allows for the efficient transfer of cheese and whey to de-wheying systems that are then able to separate curd and whey and allow users to continue to process cheese.

“They’re able to process the cheese much faster with more consistent quality control, while still maintaining curd integrity,” McCoy says. “It is possible to produce as good or better cheese than in the past when the craft was starting to be redefined into what it is today.”

In addition, when the valve is combined with a control top (a communication instrument), it is possible for the automation system to detect when a valve is open, closed or in cleaning mode. McCoy notes this gives processors a level of comfort as well as meets the necessary legal requirements to fully automate their systems.

Südmo’s mix proof valves also provide rapid turnover, allowing product to pass through the cycle from fill to processing to empty and clean stages all the way back to fill with no time lapse, McCoy says.

“Before, you had to wait for the processor to make physical disconnects — now it is all automatic,” he adds. “We’re seeing plants that have semi-automated systems now looking at mix proof valve systems to allow them to get that level of efficiency and a more consistent quality.”

McCoy says it is not just large plants that are interested in becoming more automated. He notes that years ago, smaller cheese manufacturers did not feel they needed to look into automation; however, he notes automation actually provides more flexibility and consistent quality.

“Good consistent quality is what you’re looking for, no matter what cheese you’re making,” McCoy says. “Even smaller cheese companies are starting to notice the advantages.”

Südmo’s 365it PMO Mix Proof Valve offers processors a number of different advantages when it comes to milk fill, pre-draw and curd discharge, among others.

Regarding milk fill, the 365it PMO Mix Proof Valve eliminates swing connections, waiting time for clean in place (CIP) and allows fully automated processing and milk fill. Using a valve coupled to the milk fill line and vat, manufacturers are able to fill vats as needed.

When it comes to pre-draw, conventional valve arrangements do not allow the washing of the lines while product is in the vats, say company representatives, who note this may cause time constraints on manufacturers. Using Südmo’s mix proof valve, manufacturers can wash the vats and pre-draw line independently, which eliminates burst washing into vats to clean the pre-draw port and valving.

Using a close-coupled single seat shut off valve on the vat piped to a 365it PMO Mix Proof valve, whey pre-draw can accrue as normal. When CIP of the vat is initiated, a design using single seat or mix proof valves opposite of the pre-draw line allows CIP solution to clean the pre-draw port and valving.

In addition, company officials note that with conventional valving, cheese vats require large and complicated valving arrangements for curd discharge. With Südmo’s 365it PMO Curd Outlet Valve, separation of curd and CIP is accomplished with one valve arrangement.

For those considering mix proof valve technology, McCoy recommends looking at everything involved, including support mechanisms in place after the product has been sold.

“We have process engineers on staff that allow us to share our knowledge,” he says, noting the company offers training, support and a 24/7 hotline. “Really, in the end, it makes a good project great.”

For additional information, contact Südmo North America at 815-639-0322, e-mail: info@sudmona.com, website: www.sudmona.com.

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Viking Pumps

Viking Pumps announces genuine repair parts kits available for most standard pumps

Website: http://vikingpump.com/en/products/Parts_Kits/RepairKits.html

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Viking Pumps has announced that genuine repair parts kits now are available for most standard Viking pumps.

Two kits are available for each size and material of pump. Seal Kits include everything needed to do a complete seal and bearing replacement, including the shaft seal, O-rings, gaskets, seal lubricant, bearings and bearing housing hardware. Rebuild Kits include parts commonly needed for a complete wet-end rebuild, including an idler and bushing, head and pin assembly, bracket or casing bushing and fasteners.

Each kit includes an exploded diagram and parts lists with a link to the pump’s technical service manual.