Machine construction

Manufacture of machinery for the dairy and food industry in Italy

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Inox Arte has always been involved in the design and installation of machinery and equipment for the dairy industry, particularly dairy plants for the production of various types of stretched-curd cheeses, such as mozzarella.

Inox Arte's plants are safe, reliable, and effectively combine the benefits of industrial standardisation with the care and control of artisanal craftsmanship. The experience gained over the years has allowed Inox Arte to become a national leader in the field of stretched-curd cheese production.
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New production line BURRATE

Composed of the tilting mixer MIRP, the shredder MPS 500, and the volumetric dosing machine.

Spinning-forming machine FFC/2000 Uniblock

The continuous spinning and forming group model FFC/2000 Uniblock has been designed and built for the processing of dairy-derived pastes through the combined use in series of:
  • A dough cutter machine, capable of slicing manually introduced curd blocks into the hopper and cut by four adjustable blades mounted on a disc;
  • A spinning machine capable of mixing the curd from the cutter in the processing tank, continuously moistened by the introduction of hot water, and conveyed by two intersecting screws at variable speeds to the spinning section where two variable-speed plunging arms give the product the right spinning and moisture content for any type of processing;
  • A forming machine designed to shape and maintain a consistent size of the product.
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    The stretched-curd cheese from the spinning section continuously feeds the forming section, consisting of two intersecting screws at variable speeds and an interchangeable roller mold with cavities, for the production of mozzarella with variable weight. The speed of the mold is adjustable based on the hourly production.

Spinning-forming machine FFC/500 Uniblock

Compact group: cutting, spinning, and forming.
Production up to 400 kg/h.
Suitable for the production of: mozzarella, bite-sized pieces, braids, and provolone.
Constructed in stainless steel AISI 304. All parts in contact with the product are coated with TEFLON DU-POINT, sintered at high temperatures.

The group consists of: 
  • Circular curd cutter, mounted on the machine, with self-flipping for washing operation.
  • Curd cooking compartment, consisting of a double chamber for temperature maintenance and double counter-otating screws.
  • Dough kneading compartment (spinning) equipped with a plunging arm system. The machine is equipped with a hot water preparer, with automatic operation that provides the necessary water for processing. Direct steam heating system, with silencers.
  • Forming unit applied to the spinning dough compartment, forming a single body with it. Equipped with two counter-otating screws and a heated chamber with electric resistance, regulated by an electronic thermostat.
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    All work sections have the possibility of varying the speed according to the type of processing to be performed. 

    The electrical control panel in AISI.304 stainless steel case, is mounted directly on the machine and is complete with temperature control for spinning water temperature, moulding chamber, digital piece counter and pasta cutter timer.

Spinning-forming machine FFD/150 discont.

Discontinuous spinning and forming group, designed for small businesses, with artisanal processes. Suitable for the production of mozzarella from 5 to 500 g, braids, small braids, scamorza, provolone. Constructed entirely in stainless steel AISI 304 and food-grade plastics.

Composed of:
  • Adjustable blade curd cutter, mounted on the kneading compartment;
  • Dough kneading compartment with plunging arm system with variable speed;
  • Forming unit applied to the spinning and forming machine, forming a single body with it;
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    heated chamber by means of electric resistances 

    double auger for curd feed with speed variator; 

    moulding head with speed variator; 

    hot water preparer, operating automatically, temperature regulated by digital thermoregulator inserted in the electrical panel (heating by means of steam or electric resistances).


    The entire machine is Teflon-coated on the inside, TEFLON DU PONT coating; sandblasted on the outside; electrical panel in stainless steel case.

Continuous spinning-forming machine IA/95 v150

The spinning machine model IA/95 has been designed and built for the continuous production of stretched-curd cheese starting from the curd appropriately sliced by the curd cutter, then collected in the processing tank and conveyed by two intersecting screws to the spinning section.

To maintain a constant spinning water temperature, the machine has an insulated tank filled with appropriately heated water.
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    From the processing vat, the dough is pushed into the spinning section where two cheating arms act to give the product a spinning and moisture content that satisfies any type of processing. 


    The machine is made entirely of AISI/304 stainless steel and plastic material for foodstuffs. 


    All internal parts that are in contact with the product are coated with high temperature sintered Teflon Du Pont non-stick material, so as to meet the strictest food and hygiene regulations guaranteed by the easy cleaning of the surfaces. 


    The movement of the augers and plunging arms is guaranteed by oil-bath sealed speed variators enclosed in protective casings. The pasta cutter, flag-mounted on the machine, is driven by a gear motor also enclosed in a protective casing. The spinning water preparation tank is equipped with an automatic steam heating device regulated by the electronic thermoregulator located on the control panel. The processing buttermilk collection tank is equipped with level probes for automatic discharge by means of a centrifugal electric pump. All automations are protected by safety devices against accidents and controlled from the electrical control panel.


    The variants IA/95 V125, IA/95/2 V150 double head, IA/95A with reels are available for this model.

Forming machine IA/91

The forming machine model IA/91 is a machine designed for large dairy farms, ideal for the production of stretched-curd cheese products such as mozzarella, fiordilatte, provolone, braids, and knots. It can accommodate accessories such as moulds with weights from 2 to 600g and an extruder mould for braids and knots.

The machine can be fed with manually loaded dough or with tilting mixers directly into the former. The machine's inclination is set at the company.
Constructed entirely of stainless steel AISI/304, all parts in contact with the product are coated with non-stick material TEFLON DU POINT.
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    • Double-walled auger chamber with interspace containing water heated by electric resistance.
    • Double product feed screw. 
    • Speed of auger and forming roller rotation by means of mechanical variators, or with inverter. 
    • Temperature regulated by means of a thermoregulator built into the electrical panel. 
    • Cutting insert in food-grade plastic material.
    • Electrical panel in stainless steel case on board the machine, with temperature regulator, piece counter and safety switch.

Forming machine IA/45 RP

The forming machine model IA/45 RP is a machine designed for medium-sized dairy farms, ideal for the production of stretched-curd cheese products such as mozzarella, fiordilatte, provolone, braids, and knots. It can accommodate accessories such as moulds with weights from 2 to 600g and an extruder mould for braids and knots.

The machine can be fed with manually loaded dough or with tilting mixers directly into the former. The inclination of the machine allows obtaining a soft product with a high moisture content.
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    Made entirely of AISI/304 stainless steel, all parts in contact with the product are coated with TEFLON DU POINT non-stick material. Double-walled auger chamber with cavity containing water heated by electric resistance.

    • Double product feed screw.
    • Rotation speed of auger and forming roller via mechanical variators or inverter.
    • Temperature regulated by means of a thermoregulator built into the electrical panel.
    • Cutting insert in food-grade plastic material.
    • Electric panel in stainless steel case on board the machine, with temperature regulator, piece counter and safety switch.

    For this model there is a variant IA/25 - 1C, with a single curd feed screw, with a production capacity of half that of IA/45.

Mixer machine IA/12 R30C

The mixer machine model IA12/ R30C has been designed and built for the processing of dairy-derived pastes using two opposing rotating augers at variable speeds.
The dough is continuously humidified by the introduction of hot water until a soft and homogeneous paste is formed, essential for the production of mozzarella, scamorza, provolone, and caciocavallo.
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    When processing is complete, discharge the product by tipping the tank directly into a collection vat.

    The machine is constructed entirely of AISI/304 stainless steel and plastic material for foodstuffs.


    All internal parts that are in contact with the product are coated with high temperature sintered Teflon Du Pont non-stick material, so as to meet the strictest food and hygiene regulations guaranteed by the easy cleaning of the surfaces. The movement of the reels and tank tipping is ensured by watertight, oil-bath gearmotors enclosed in protective casings. All automations are protected by safety devices against accidents and controlled from the electrical control panel.


    For this machine, which has a tank capacity of 30 kg, there are variants corresponding to the models:

    • IA/13 R50C, which has a tank capacity of 50 kg;
    • IA/14 which can be tipped directly into the moulding machine and combined with moulding machine model IA/91; IA/15, which has a bowl capacity of 15 kg, designed for minimal production;
    • IA/94 designed for discontinuous production and equipped with plunging arms, which can be combined with moulding machine mod. IA/91;
    • IA/12 R30I also having a 30 kg tub, but in the high version, with inverter, which can be tipped directly into the moulding machine/plates.

Curdcutter machines IA/10 - IA/11 - IA/11p

The curd cutter machine Mod. IA/10 has been designed and built for the cutting of curd intended for the production of stretched-curd cheeses. The curd blocks are inserted into the cylindrical hopper divided into two sections and are cut by four adjustable blades to obtain slices of the desired thickness. To recover the cut product, it is necessary to place a collection bucket under the conveyor.
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    The curd-cutting machine Mod. IA/11 has been designed and manufactured for cutting curd destined to the production of stretched-curd cheeses. The curd pieces introduced into the hopper are cut by four adjustable blades so as to obtain slices of the desired thickness. For the recovery of the cut product, a collection vat must be placed under the conveyor. Smaller version: IA/11P.


    All parts of the machines are made of AISI.304 stainless steel, and plastic material for foodstuffs, to meet the strictest food and hygiene regulations guaranteed by the easy accessibility of the interior for perfect cleaning.

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Automatic stretching machine TF 35

The stretching machine model TF/35 is a machine designed for the discontinuous production of stretched-curd cheese, starting from curds that have been appropriately chopped and introduced into the kneading compartment.

Where two plunging arms act, giving the product a homogeneous stretch, with the desired moisture content.

Melter FVA/40 – FRPA

The stretching-forming group model FVA40 - FRPA is designed for the stretching and forming of fresh or frozen dairy-derived pastes for the production of mozzarella, fiordilatte, provolone, braids, knots, etc., through the combined use in series of:
a stretching machine for stretching the curd introduced in blocks or sliced in the processing tank is continuously humidified by the joint injection of water and steam. The curd introduced into the compartment is processed by two intersecting screws at variable speeds with independent rotation directions from each other, advancing both forward or backward or in opposite directions, giving the product a stretch and the right level of moisture for any type of processing.
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    a moulding machine capable of moulding and operating a constant product size. The stretched dough coming from the stretching section continuously feeds the moulding section consisting of two intersecting augers with variable speed and an interchangeable roller mould with alveoli, for the production of mozzarella with variable weight. The speed of the mould and augers can be adjusted by inverter according to hourly production.


    On request the stretching/forming unit can be divided into two separate machines as they can work independently of each other.

Hot water preparer PV/300

The hot water preparer model PV/300 is designed and built exclusively for the continuous production of hot water, at a variable temperature depending on your company's needs, up to a maximum operating temperature of 90°C.

Heating is carried out through the circulation of steam in a closed circuit, in the interspace formed by TRAPCOLD-type plates, through a steam flow regulation solenoid valve with a thermostat. All parts of the machine are made of stainless steel AISI/304, to meet the strictest food and hygiene regulations, guaranteed by the easy cleaning of the parts. Thermally insulated by a rock wool mattress, on the cylindrical part of the tank, and externally coated in finely satin or floretted stainless steel.

Ricotta production boiler

The ricotta production boiler is designed and built exclusively for the cooking of milk and whey for the production of cheeses and ricotta in general. They are insulating containers with a double heating section through superheated steam, equipped with a drainage system for the discharge of water produced by steam condensation. The heating of the food product is achieved by acting through one or both heating sections depending on the quantity introduced. It can also be used as a discontinuous pasteurizer and equipped with temperature control instrumentation.

The machine has been entirely constructed in stainless steel AISI/304 to meet the strictest food and hygiene regulations, guaranteed by the easy cleaning of the surfaces.

Multipurpose tanks on load-bearing structure

The multipurpose tanks, produced by Inox Arte, are designed and built for the processing of bovine and ovine/caprine milk intended for the transformation of curds for stretched-curd cheeses or cheeses in general.

They are constructed in stainless steel AISI/304 in a vertical cylindrical shape, mounted on a load-bearing structure equipped with adjustable feet for levelling. Access ladder with protective railing.
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    They are equipped with:

    • drain valve DN100;
    • pneumatic cylinder for lifting the vat to facilitate product discharge;
    • curd stirring and breaking unit mounted on the top at variable speed, with planetary with opposite rotation as it rotates on itself so that the curd is perfectly still at the cutting lire.
    • They can be produced in various models, equipped with:
    • thermal insulation and heating on the bottom;
    • thermal insulation and heating on the plating and bottom;
    • thermal insulation only;
    • electrical control panel and temperature control.
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