Case Study - SLCM-80 Industrial Cheese Mixer for Sauce Making
By:Salinovate Team
This case is about industrial cheese mixer selection, the customer finally chose our the high-end SLCM-80 model cooking mixer. This mixer has the cutting, mixing and homogenizing functions. You can see the analysis below.
I. Project Background
The client featured in this case study is a large-scale food manufacturer with a product line spanning various categories, including bread, pastries, and western-style desserts. Among these offerings, cheese sauce serves as a core ingredient for bread fillings. Given the immense demand for this component, the client decided to purchase new device for high efficient cheese sauce production.
1.1 Production Challenges
Challenge | Description |
High volume | Cheese sauce serves as a core ingredient for bread fillings, requiring a substantial daily supply. |
High efficiency | Rapid production is required to ensure a continuous supply to the production line. |
Strict quality standards | The cheese sauce must be fine, smooth, and possess a consistent texture. |
Raw material characteristics | Large blocks of cheese must be rapidly broken down and melted. |
1.2 Key Client Requirements
Requirement | Description |
High-efficiency production | The client seeks to complete the entire cheese sauce production process rapidly using a single piece of equipment. |
Multi-functional | An integrated solution encompassing chopping, heating, mixing, and homogenization. |
Stable quality | Excellent batch-to-batch consistency to meet the demands of large-scale production. |
II. Solution: SLCM-80 Model
Based on the specific characteristics of the client's raw materials (large blocks of cheese) and their efficiency requirements, we recommended the SLCM-80 model cooking mixer with bottom high speed rotary blades. As demonstrated by the following analysis, this machine model is ideally suited to meet the client's needs.
2.1 Client Requirements VS Equipment Capabilities
Client Requirements | SLCM-80 Solution |
Rapid processing of large cheese blocks | High-speed chopping via bottom-mounted flying knives; allows for direct chopping and homogenization without the need for prior melting. |
Heating and melting capability | Equipped with a heating function, enabling simultaneous chopping and heating. |
Uniform mixing | Integrated chopping and stirring functions. |
Fine and smooth texture | High-speed homogenization ensures a refined and smooth mouthfeel. |
High efficiency | Production efficiency is 30–50% higher than that of standard equipment. |
200kg/h Capacity | 80kg per batch, about 200-240kg per hour capacity |
2.2 Comparison of Equipment Production Efficiency
Comparison Metric | Traditional Cooking Equipment | SLCM-80 | Improvement Margin
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Cheese pre-treatment | Requires melting and softening | Direct loading | Time saving |
Chopping time | No chopping function | Few minutes to pulverize | Significantly reduced |
Heating time | Require separate heating | Heat simultaneously while chopping | Save 20% |
Key conclusion: The SLCM-80 model integrates four processes—shredding, heating, stirring, and homogenization—into a single unit, resulting in higher production efficiency compared to standard cooking equipment.
III. Customer Decision
As evident from the above analysis, this unit is a high-performance machine that integrates a multitude of functions into a single device. At the same time, it must be candidly acknowledged that the cost of the SLCM-80 model is significantly higher than that of standard cooking equipment.
After evaluating their production capacity requirements, the customer concluded that despite the higher upfront cost, the device offers a reasonable cost-performance ratio when taking into account the long-term improvements in production efficiency and the savings on labor costs. Furthermore, given the customer's substantial capital budget and their focus on selling premium food products, they ultimately decided to proceed with the purchase.
IV. Equipment Installation and Commissioning
The equipment has now been delivered to the client and put into operation. The client has provided on-site video footage of the cheese sauce production process; please view the equipment operation video below:
The client is highly satisfied with the equipment's performance, noting that its high-efficiency production capabilities fully meet their requirements.
V. Summary
The above outlines the selection process through which this major food manufacturer chose our SLCM-80 industrial cheese mixer for their sauce production. This equipment is indeed highly efficient; however, its cost is correspondingly high, making it a suitable choice primarily for those operating with a larger budget.
Naturally, we offer various other equipment models suitable for producing cheese sauces. If you have any requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us.
