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Vats & Tables

Custom Solutions

Kusel’s custom Vats & Tables are meticulously engineered to meet the diverse needs of cheese makers, from artisanal producers to large-scale operations. Our solutions are designed to enhance efficiency, ensure uniformity, and uphold the highest standards of sanitation throughout the cheese-making process.

  • Precision Temperature Control: Our vats are equipped with advanced heating and cooling systems, allowing for precise temperature regulation essential for various cheese types.
  • Robust Stainless-Steel Construction: Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, our vats and tables offer exceptional durability and corrosion resistance, ensuring longevity in demanding production environments.
  • Customizable Designs: We provide tailored solutions with various sizes and configurations to meet specific production requirements, ensuring seamless integration into your existing processes.
  • Enhanced Sanitation Features: Designed in accordance with 3-A sanitary standards, our equipment features smooth surfaces and minimal crevices to facilitate easy cleaning and maintain strict hygiene protocols.
  • Efficient Agitation Systems: Our vats can be equipped with advanced agitators to ensure uniform curd formation and consistency, critical for producing high-quality cheese.

Vats & Tables Custom Solution Gallery


Double O Vat

Kusel’s enclosed cheese vats are available in sizes from 15,000 lbs/ 6,800 kg. to 50,000 lbs./22,700 kg. The vat is a vertical type vat consisting of two overlapping cylinders with a vertical shaft in the exact center of each cylinder. Stirring and cutting are accomplished by the unique “sweeping curve” vertical blades. Stirring is maintained in the forward direction while cutting is completed in the reverse (opposite) direction. The vat is designed with complete sanitation in mind. Sanitary bottom bearings on the vertical shafts provide perfect alignment at all speeds and under all conditions. Kusel’s heating system introduces low pressure steam to both the bottom and sides of the vat, providing for more uniform heating.

Large stainless steel tank with a rounded top, mounted on wheels, in a spacious industrial setting.

CK Open Vat

Open cheese vat with direct low pressure steam heating. Units are available with round or square ends in widths from 56” to 66” and lengths from 12’ to 30’. Depth can vary from 22” to 34”. Designed to work with The SR agitator.

Stainless steel industrial tank with overhead controls and safety warnings, set in a spacious workshop environment.

Adjustable Stop MV Pro Agitator

Adjustable Stop MV Pro Agitator

Metal bracket with a flat base and two side extensions, set against a dark background.

Anchor, Roller Chain

Anchor, Roller Chain For Elips E-Stir

Metal connector piece with two circular holes and a raised section, set against a black background.

Weldment, Paddle Shaft

This paddle hub and shaft combo is utilized in vats that only require stir paddles.

Close-up of a metallic robotic arm attachment, showcasing its precision design and connection points in an industrial setting.

Uncocking Stop Modified

The manual stops can be added anywhere in the 2M3 Finishing Table Agitator track to limit or control the agitator travel.

Two metallic clamps with adjustable arms, resting on a dark surface, showcasing their sleek design and functionality.

Sprocket

Sprocket, Machined

Black metal gear with sharp teeth and a central hole, resting on a dark surface.

Shaft, Connecting Strut Arm

Shaft, Connecting Strut Arm For Elips E-Stir Agitator

Metal cylindrical object with a small protruding tube, resting on a dark surface.

Carriage Wheel Assembly

Carriage Wheel Assembly

White cylindrical roller with a black metal center, set against a dark background.

Clutch Fork

Clutch Fork For DL Agitator

Gray mechanical lever with a circular hole and a forked end, set against a black background.

Clutch Shaft Bearing

Clutch Shaft Bearing For DL Agitator

Copper cylindrical component with a flared base and a slot opening, resting on a black surface.

CR Forker

CR Forker, 60″ Wide Vat 44 1/2″ Hub Height

Metal gardening tool with a curved handle and five prongs, resting on a wooden table in a workshop setting.

2M4 Agitator Curd Mover Bracket

Finishing Tables can be outfitted with curd unloading blades by being attached to the curd mover bracket.

Metal triangular frame with a flat base, set against a black background, showcasing a sleek, modern design.

Curd Unloading Blade

Curd unloading blade is used to move the curd from the table into any type of curd handling equipment, such as curd elevators or air veyors.

Stainless steel equipment with handles, mounted on a frame, placed on a workshop table.

Idler Sprocket Assembly

Idler sprockets allow for the traversing chain to easily glide the agitator carriage back and forth in the tracks of vats, and tables.

Metal gear with a central hole and multiple pointed teeth, resting on a dark surface.

Inside Vat Strainer

Inside Vat Strainer, SS Deep 9 7/8″ x 35″

A tall, shiny metal cylinder with a top opening, placed on a wooden table in a workshop filled with tools and equipment.

Gear Spur

Gear, Spur Machined for 2M3 Agitator

Black gear with a central hole and ridged edges, set against a gray background.

Gear Case Cover

Gear Case Cover, SS For DL Agitator

Metallic, cylindrical object with a flat top and side openings, set against a black background.

Guide Roller Wheel

Cheese equipment agitator carriages travel throughout the track system and rides on solid wheels with bearings for smooth ride and long life.

A white skateboard wheel with a black core, resting on a dark surface.

Link, Transfer Roller Chain

Link, Transfer Roller Chain For Elips E-Stir

Metal rectangular block with a smooth surface and a drilled hole, set against a dark background.

Paddle Holder Assembly

This unique paddle holder can also hold curd knives that allows the vat’s agitator to power the curd knives during the cheese cutting process.

Metal component with a circular base, four protruding arms, and multiple holes, set against a black background.

Paddle Hub Shaft

Agitators utilize strong but precision machined paddle shafts to uphold working product in vats and finishing tables.

Metal rod resting on a measuring tape, with a black background highlighting its length and smooth surface.

Agitator Paddle Hub

This paddle hub is installed on our finishing tables to be the holding force for the forkers.

Metal circular fixture with four protruding arms and multiple holes, set against a black background.
A welder welding a steel cone

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