Curd mould distributors: Aluminium, stainless steel or plastic?
Introduction
Choosing the right block-mould/distributor curd pairing is essential to preserve the whole grain of the curd and retain as much moisture as possible to achieve a uniform dry matter between all your cheeses. Optimum pairing avoids damaging the curds with the squeegee and ensures uniform weight and perfect texture, whether you use individual moulds or block-moulds. With over 50 years’ experience, we offer a complete range of aluminium, stainless steel and plastic curd dustributors for manual or automatic moulding, to suit all needs and all types of cheese production.
Characteristics of aluminium curd mould distributors:
- Lightweight: Lighter than stainless steel.
- Thermal conductivity: Ideal for maintaining curd temperature.
- Recyclable: Can be recycled ad infinitum.
- Maintenance: Can oxidise if not properly maintained (corrosion). Read the Servi Doryl instructions carefully.
Features of stainless steel curd mould distributor:
- Impeccable hygiene: smooth, non-porous surface, easy to clean and disinfect.
- Durability: Resistant to corrosion, shocks and extreme temperatures.
- Recyclable: Can be recycled ad infinitum.
- Maintenance: No restrictions.
Characteristics of plastic curd mould distributors :
- Lightweight: Easy to handle and transport.
- Corrosion resistance: Ideal for damp environments.
- Drop resistance: If distributors are dropped, they are unlikely to deform or break. They are highly resistant to impact.
- Reduced standard deviations: Thanks to its stacking system on the mould block, the entire cell is filled with curd. This is not the case with curd mould distributor aluminium or stainless steel distributors
- Dual function: The plastic divider can be used as a riser, limiting the number of moulding accessories.
- In-line moulding possible: It is possible to make in-line moulding distributors for continuous moulding.
- Design more suited to each type of mould: Our design office based in Langeais, France, designs distributors with customisable dimensions to fit perfectly onto your moulds.
- Choice of colours (black, blue or green), possible according to format or quantity: This makes it possible to visually identify distributor orders from different years, as well as to identify foreign bodies.
- Engraving: Information can be engraved on each dispenser if required.
Summary table
| Features | Plastic | Stainless steel | Aluminium |
| Weight | Light | Heavy | Light |
| Hygiene | ++ | +++ | ++ |
| Sustainability | +++ | +++ | ++ |
| Recyclability | ++ | +++ | +++ |
| Thermal conductivity | + | + | ++ |
| Size customisation | +++ | ++ | ++ |
| Choice of colour | +++ | + | + |
| Delivery time | Fast | Normal | Normal |
Choosing the right distributor for your needs
Choosing the ideal material for your curd mould distributor depends on a number of factors:
- Type of curd
- Frequency of use
- Production line ergonomics
- Budget
- Delivery time required by the cheese maker
The modularity of our distributors, combined with their different diameters, means that moulding lines can be configured to suit all types of cheese and production rates.
To prolong the life of the curd mould distributors, we recommend storing them vertically on a distributor trolley supplied by Servi Doryl. Stacking them horizontally can cause the distributors underneath the stack to be deformed by the weight of the distributors on top. This deformation will be detrimental once the distributor is on the production line, as it will no longer be flat.
Life cycle management
Following an appraisal by our experts, Servi Doryl can offer to extend the life of your accessories by repairing them (possible for each of the 3 materials). This service is most often requested for plastic distributors.
When your equipment has reached the end of its life, Servi Doryl can help you recycle it. To find out more about our recycling services, read this article : Servi Doryl
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Servi Doryl: your partner for quality moulding distributors
At Servi Doryl, we are proud to offer our customers a complete range of moulding distributors in aluminium, stainless steel and plastic, with precise dimensions and shapes compatible with your mould blocks. Our expertise in the manufacture of cheese moulds also extends to accessories, such as distributor trolleys, plastic levelling scrapers and plastic ladles, to offer you a complete solution for the production of your cheeses.
Don’t hesitate to contact our experts for personalised advice and to choose the distributor that best suits your needs.
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