Pasta
We create custom machinery for a variety of production
Filata
Introduction
Weve had over 30 years of experience designing &
fabricating some of the worlds finest custom equipment for
the food, dairy & sanitary stainless steel industries. Whether
it involves engineering, cutting, forming, machining or weld-
ments, weve been meeting the needs of our customers since
Joe and John Koss founded Koss Industrial, Inc. in 1978.
Pasta Filata
Pasta Filata (Italian: spun paste) is a cheese-making
technique named for its distinctive stretching step (filatura),
where the cheese is kneaded/stretched in hot water/whey.
This step creates the soft, elastic, stringy texture that char-
acterizes Pasta Filata cheeses. Mozzarella and provolone are
two popular examples from this group of Ital-
ian cheeses also known as stretched-curd,
pulled-curd or plastic-curd cheeses
Koss Industrial, Inc. designs and
fabricates custom machinery for this unique
cheese-making technique
and others. Contact us for
information on cookers,
mixers, molders, extruders
and more of our machines
designed and fabricated for this
particular technique.
620K/630K Mixers
techniques, including Pasta Filata. Use hot water to cook Pas-
ta Filata style cheeses in a continuous operation. Designed
and fabricated to USDA & WDA Sanitary Standards,
these machines are CIP-able with op-
tions such as direct steam injection or
steam bundles. Materials and finishes suit
the process; Teflon coated augers and
a textured body for non-stick surfaces.
Cooker Mixer Stretchers (CMS)
A Cooker Mixer Stretcher (CMS) is similar to a 620k/630k
mixer, but with two additional chambers separated by an ad-
justable dam controlling flow rate. The two chambers have
arms to stretch the cheese. CMS machines can handle up
to 4,000 lb/hr and are designed/fabricated to
USDA & WDA Sanitary Standards. The
interior is Teflon coated, exterior bead
blasted or polished; fully CIP-able.
7TSD Waterless Cooker
New Waterless Cooker for Pasta Filata
cheese making! This customizable
stainless steel cooker features an
inspection port, twin augers & single
door, it is direct steam injected with a
hot water jacket. Controls are available.
Finishing Incline Conveyor
Maintain temperature and build texture in Pasta Filata
applications. Available in a variety of capacities, with sizes
ranging from lab to full, this CIP-able stainless steel
incline auger conveyor acts as a buffer be-
tween the molder and cooker/batch by reducing unnecessary exposure to higher voltage). We of-
curd cooker. Teflon coating for the
augers/interior body as well as a va-
riety of control options are available.
Fillers
Consider adding a Koss Filler to your line.
Customize by filling method (piston, valve, convey-
or, etc) and by filling measurement (volumetric, scale).
Automatic Cheese Molders
Cheese Molders form Pasta Filata cheeses into blocks.
These CIP-able machines, created to USDA & WDA
Sanitary Standards, feature a du-
rable stainless design with Teflon
coated forms. Highly customizable
to complement unique applica-
tions, forms are available in dif-
ferent shapes/sizes.
Extruders/Molders
Extruders transfer cheese from cooker to molder, finishing
the addition of grain structure, in pasta filata cheese-making.
These CIP-able machines are designed & fabricated to USDA
& WDA Sanitary Standards. The interior body is Teflon coated,
exterior is bead blasted or polished. Avail-
able options: adjustable ball feet or casters
for mobility, an electric or hydraulic drive as
well as an extruder head cart.
Hardening Tanks
Use cold water conveyance to harden product. Product
is conveyed & contained by sections of actuated screens.
Tanks are CIP-able and customiz-
able to complement individual
applications. Features polished
product contact area & multiple
covers for easy access/viewing.
Product Line Automation
We provide a main control panel
(configurable & scalable) and sepa-
rate high voltage motor panel (helps
keep the PLC cool & promotes safety
fer touch screen operation (push button available), a user
friendly interface, enables safety feature inclusion in the pro-
gramming. Operators can easily navigate the line & individual
machines (with an image accompanying specific controls
precision is easier than ever).
We do programming! Controls can be programmed to
offer multiple recipes steps, ensuring consistency by reduc-
ing human input. Utilize batch control; it organizes activities/
functions specifically, ensuring consistency.
 Rotary Drum Strainers (RDS)
Rotary Drum Strainers filter out particles in product
streams; units can be used as a brine environment CIP sys-
tem. Flow rates: 40-1200 GPM, screen sizes: 5-2000 Micron.
Standard features: 316 SS product contact surfaces, 2B tank,
skid mounted, manual supply valves,
gear drive & motor, bearings, internal
spray wand, scraper blade, catch
trough, covers, steam bar & more.
Koss ClearBRINE Ultra Filtration Unit
Clean brine in a modified, continuous filtration system
fabricated to USDA & WDA Sanitary Standards. Available
in a variety of sizes with many optional fea-
tures (such as plant installation). Contains:
steam bundles, control valves/trap, sani-
tary tanks, pressure pumps, air actuated
control valves, pressure & level transmit-
ters, membranes, panel boxes & more.
CIP Systems
We create custom single/dual/triple/quad, 1-4 tank (50-
3,000+ gal) systems completely at our facility to USDA & WDA
Sanitary Standards. Skidded units feature
heavy-duty box tube construction &
sanitary adjustable ball feet. U-Tube
Heat Exchangers are built in-house &
sized for efficiency! Variety of control
options (Allen Bradley standard).
COP Tanks
Available in a variety of sizes rang-
ing from 4 to 16+ feet in length with varying
widths/depths. Customizable: covers, split covers,
finish (polishing/blasting), heat exchangers,
valves, pumps, motors, side jets, drain-
ing/suction, heating elements, control
panels, single/double manifold & more.
Conveyors
Our sanitary conveyors are designed & constructed to
meet USDA & WDA sanitary standards. We specialize in di-
rect food contact units. Many styles & configurations!
Koss Y-Diverter Valves
Whether material is blown or pumped, divide or merge
flows with ease. These easily disassembled valves use an off-
set mounted plate, actuator & control arm to direct flow. Divert/
merge using a manual, pneumatic or linear servo ac-
tuator. Available in 304 or 316 SS with electric
or pneumatic control. Mount in any position!
Curd Air Lock Assemblies
Fully customizable Curd Air Lock Assemblies transfer
cheese curd from table to curd line. Made from polished stain-
less steel (Teflon available). Customizable options: casters for
mobility as well as design to feed an auger
conveyor or curd mill. Created to USDA &
WDA Sanitary Standards, can be CIP-able.
Curd Cyclones
Curd Cyclones are receivers for blown curd. They
evacuate air from blown curd, allowing air to escape
out of the top and curd to drop into the cooker. These
fully customizable, polished stainless steel cyclones
are created to USDA & WDA Sanitary Standards and
can be CIP-able. Optional: stands/mobility alternatives.
Curd Unloaders
Curd Unloaders are auger conveyors; they are one of
two options for feeding curd air lock assemblies from tables.
These CIP-able machines, created to USDA &
WDA Sanitary Standards, feature a durable
stainless steel design with a double helix
ribbon auger that feeds toward the center.
Air Filter Housing Assemblies
Our HEPA/MERV Filter Housing Assem-
blies feature a durable stainless design: hous-
ing body, filter body, cover, gasket, sanitary
adjustable feet & threaded L handles.
Pumps
We stock pumps & create carts & bases. Centrifugal/pos-
itive displacement/diaphragm/screw; Alfa Laval (Master Dis-
tributor)/Bornemann/Fristam/Waukesha Cherry-Burrell & more!