Custom mesh cage

Product overview
Brine cage designed for simultaneous deep brining of large quantities of cheese. C. van ‘t Riet Zuiveltechnologie B.V. manufactures stainless steel 316 brine cages available with cheese mesh nets or stainless steel 316 perforated brine shelves. Cages are suitable for industrial cheese brining processes where controlled immersion is required.

Construction and material
Constructed entirely from stainless steel 316 to enhance resistance to chloride corrosion compared with 304 stainless steel. Units are pickled and passivated after fabrication to improve corrosion protection.

Options and customization

• Manufactured to customer specifications (dimensions and capacity)
• Choice of cheese mesh net or stainless steel 316 perforated brine shelf
• Optional anti-extrusion rack to secure product during handling

Maintenance and benefits

• Low maintenance design compatible with standard CIP and washdown procedures
• Perforated stainless steel 316 shelves are long-lasting and do not require regular replacement like mesh nets

Usage
Engineered for deep brining operations in dairy production lines; suitable for batch and continuous processes handling large volumes of cheese.

Technical specifications

• Material: Stainless steel 316
• Finish: Pickled and passivated after production
• Customization: Manufactured to customer specifications
• Shelf options: Cheese mesh net or stainless steel 316 perforated brine shelf
• Maintenance: Low maintenance; perforated 316 shelves are long-lasting
• Optional: Anti-extrusion rack
• Application: Deep brining of cheeses; suitable for industrial-scale operations