Compact production line for natural sliced cheese

In order to meet the high demands placed on a perfectly made natural sliced cheese, a sophisticated, high-performance production line with various components is required, all of which automatically interlock perfectly - from high-quality slicing to individual labeling. To ensure cost-effective, smooth operation, such a system must also be low-maintenance and easy to service. Everything from a single source: this was ultimately one of the most important decision criteria for Ladismith to commission Bizerba with this project.

Ladismith Cheese initially approached Bizerba with the request for a cutting solution that was to be connected to an existing thermoforming machine. During the qualification phase, however, it became clear that a complete solution consisting of Bizerba and Intrama components was the better option for the company - both for budgetary reasons and because of the available space. Successful tests and demonstrations at Intrama and Bizerba confirmed this decision and convinced Ladismith Cheese that nothing stood in the way of installing the new production solution.

Compact dimensions, full performance

Finally, Bizerba implemented an individualized, fully integrated production line with a length of less than ten meters, consisting of the high-performance A560 slicing machine with weighing function, an automatic product loading system from Bizerba and Intrama as well as a thermoformer. A Bizerba line converger aligns the filled packaging on the belt and a metal detector checks for contamination. The final step is labeling with the GLM-Emaxx 50 price and product labeling system with weighing and labeling function. The entire production line is controlled and monitored live by the Bizerba BRAIN2 industrial software.

Hand in hand for the best results

In the course of the implementation, the Bizerba team also successfully made minor adjustments to the Intrama devices. Among other things, a checkweigher was integrated and the thermoforming machine was equipped with a forming and die configuration specially designed for larger packs with higher stacks of slices. Comprehensive training was provided by Intrama and Bizerba to ensure the smooth commissioning of the new line.