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Large Batches? Stephan Combicut!
The Stephan Combicut works on a similar principle and
can produce batches of 280 - 580 liters. Feeding as well
as emptying takes place via so-called slides at the top and
bottom. The vessel remains in its fixed position. Grease/
fat, powders, and other raw materials can be loaded directly
into the mixing vessel via the in-let slide or flowable
fats, water, and powder components can be dosed
directly into the vessel via dosing ports. Discharging of
the final recipe happens via the bottom slide and is assisted
by the mixing baffle. The entire batch is discharged
without a pump, while the vessel remains in position. This
enables the processing of highly viscous products (resembling
a dough), such as vegan cheese analogs that
will eventually be made into shreds, sliced products, and
other type products.
Stephan Combicut TC 600
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Stephan Vacutherm VMC 801/150 (left) and
Stephan Combitherm CT 800 (right)
can be produced with these systems. In addition, CIP
cleaning systems are integrated in the machines to
guarantee easy and thorough cleaning.
The above-mentioned process solutions presented
have been in use worldwide for years. The production
of processed cheese and the production of plantbased
analogs does not pose any new challenge for
our Stephan equipment.
Low Viscosity? There's Also a Solution
Lower viscosities, such as those found in fresh vegetable
cheese, can be processed by the Stephan Vacutherm
and the Stephan Combitherm. In the Vacutherm,
a rotor-stator system is responsible for dispersing
and emulsifying the raw materials. In the Combitherm,
which operates according to the principle of the Stephan
Universal Machine, a fast-acting functional tool
is used. In these machines, discharge takes place by
means of a product pump. Batch sizes of up to 1,200 l
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