A cheese factory specializing in producing a wide variety of cheeses approached us with an issue related to oiling their molds during production. Their outdated boom regulation system no longer provided precise spray control or consistent oil pressure, leading to inefficiencies.
To ensure easy demolding, the empty molds must be sprayed with oil before adding the cheese ingredients. Skipping this step could result in most of the cheese sticking to the mold. Additionally, the lubrication room was filled with excessive mist, and there was no mechanism to stop the spray between molds. At the time, the customer also couldn't select nozzles based on the mold size.
This company was already trusted with our products, as they were previously using an older atomizing spray bar to lubricate the molds.
Solution
Choosing Spraying Systems Co.® means partnering with a spray technology leader with over 85 years of expertise.
The validation of the new system we introduced, already took place when we installed the previous system. Therefore the process was quite fast and efficient for our customer.
Ultimately, our spray experts choose the system that would enhance the current situation of our customer with a more advanced system, with even more benefits and cost savings.
In this scenario, the ideal solution was our AutoJet® F1850+ spray controller paired with a hygienic header and 20L pressure tank. The header is equipped with 16 air atomizing spray guns, allowing the customer to select from three different nozzle numbers to match the mold dimensions. The nozzles are precisely positioned to ensure each mold is sprayed accurately, eliminating overspray.
With this solution, our customer now has a certified food contact installation which can handle different kinds of molds sizes. The AutoJet® F1850+ controller ensures a reduced amount of oil flow by spraying when only necessary. The air control cabinet develops a more secure environment for users around the spray zone as well.
Result
Our customer was highly satisfied with the upgrade to their existing lubrication system. By installing the new system, they reduced their oil consumption by 30%.
Furthermore, the ability to control the pressure enables micro-spraying, which significantly reduces the amount of fog in the lubrication room.
This improvement eliminates oil buildup on the floor, reducing the need for frequent cleaning. Additionally, electrical cabinets near the spray zone are now protected from potential damage.
These improvements not only deliver significant cost savings for our customer, but also promote a more sustainable and efficient production process.