Vats

“Cook Rite” / Double O Enclosed Cheese Vats

Kusel’s legacy "Cook Rite" Enclosed Cheese Vats are a hallmark of reliable, large-scale cheese production, designed to provide consistency and quality with every batch. As Kusel's only enclosed vat option, the "Cook Rite" series is uniquely suited to operations requiring a fully enclosed system for added temperature control and sanitation. With capacities ranging from 15,000 lbs to 50,000 lbs, these vats are built to support substantial production volumes, maintaining Kusel's commitment to precision and durability in dairy processing equipment.

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Micro Vats

Kusel offers a series of “Micro-Vats” for pilot plants, R&D, and farmstead cheese plants.

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MX Vats

Available in three sizes: 65 gallons (246 Liters)/560 lbs.; 115 gallons (435 Liters)/1,000lbs; and 175 gallons (662 Liters)/1,500 lbs., the Kusel MX Series of vats includes a water-circulating pump for heating or cooling operations. These vats are similar in concept to an open “OO” design, giving the operator access to the vat to process the cheese or transfer it for further processing. Other “lab size” or “small production vats” are available on a custom basis.

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TH Vats

Known for its ability to produce softer type cheeses like Munster and Mozzarella, the TH Vat provides cheese makers with the ability to heat the curd throughout all areas of the inner pan. These vats were once exclusively used for the production of Cottage Cheese and Farmers Cheese before Kusel’s development the LI Vat.

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CK Vats

Typically used in the manufacturing of hard cheeses such as Cheddar or Brick, the Kusel “CK” Series of cheese vats eliminates hot spots and uncooked curd.

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