MARCHANT SCHMIDT
CHEESE BLOCK CUTTER,
food grade sanitary, stainless steel...

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CHEESE BLOCK CUTTER, pre-cutter, Y3746
from Alard Equipment Corporation.

This Marchant Schmidt pneumatic cheese portion wire cutter is a two-stage cheese cutting machine; a two-dimensional cheese block pre-cutter designed to produce a variety of cut sizes and shapes: cubes, sticks, bars, bricks and chunks for further processing applications. Cheese is pushed vertically, then horizontally, through both cutting grids, so as to cut two dimensions with one block placement.

FEATURES:

• Designed for standard 40 pound 20 kilogram cheese loaves:
  
  
  • Recommended 34F - 45F (1C - 7C) product temperature for optimal cutting.
    
    
  • 11.5 inch by 14.5 inch by 7.5 inch high maximum product input.
    
    
• Came with two sets of harp wire cutting grids set for 1.5 inch cubes, either of which could be easily reset to cut other shapes / sizes. Call 315-589-4511 to discuss your cheese cutting specifications.
  
  
• Manufacturer rated for up to 50 cycles / 2,000 lbs per hour. In our testing, cycle time was faster, about 40 seconds (but running without product). 
  
  
• 36 inch high infeed, 22 inch discharge height.
  
  
• Two-hand activation operator control with interlock system for operator safety.
  
  
• All food grade sanitary stainless steel construction.
  
  
• 110 volt single phase electrical input.
  
  
• 90 psi @ 12 cfm compressed air input.
  
  
• Previously used in a two-step cutting process, to pre-cut cheese prior to feeding into a shredder.

As of this writing, this cheese cuber is in stock at ALARD, LIKE NEW and in excellent operational, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & cosmetic condition; available for immediate shipment.

CALL 315-589-4511 to confirm availability and discuss your particular food process cutting equipment needs.

ALARD item reference #: Y3746

BIN DUMPER / TOTE DUMPER for 40 by 48 inch bins, food grade, stainless steel, hydraulic powered; --IN STOCK NEW...

Alard Model BD40 food grade stainless steel forward bulk box dumper, for discharging vegetables, fruits, food products, or other bulk materials from heavy bins, crates, totes, and/or Gaylords. Typically used as a raw product infeed dumper for industrial food processing applications. In stock new and available for fast delivery.

FEATURES:

• Sized for standard 40 inch by 48 inch bin, or smaller, with bin holder measuring 45.75 inches wide by 48 inches long by 42 inches deep.
  
  
• Manually adjustable hold-down bar with adjustment steps for 28.5 inches high, 35.5 inch bin height, and 53.5 inches high bin clearance. Other hold-down settings can be provided on request; --CALL 315-589-4511 with your tote size specifications.
  
  
• Food grade stainless steel dumper construction, including heavy duty tubular stainless frame.
  
  
• Dump action provided by 3.5 inch diameter hydraulic cylinders powered by a self-contained 2 HP hydraulic power pack with reservoir and manual controls, set for 208/230/460 volt 3 phase electrical input (unless otherwise specified).
  
  
• Comes set for FLOOR LEVEL INFEED with a 38 inch pivot point and a 40 inch dump height from the edge of the dumper in a 45 degree fully inverted position (over all height and dump height from bin depend on the height of the bin). Support stands to raise the height of the dumper are available as an option and will be quoted upon request, based on customer specifications.
  
  

As of this writing, this food grade, stainless steel, floor-level infeed BIN DUMPER is new and in stock at Alard, and available for immediate shipment.

CALL 315-589-4511 to confirm availability, and to discuss your particular food process bulk material handling needs.

Alard item reference #: Y5803

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP,
2 inch in, 1.5 inch out,
with 1 HP MOTOR,
food grade, sanitary, stainless steel...

An SPX/APV Model 6V2 food grade sanitary stainless steel centrifugal pump designed for a multitude of fluid handling applications ranging from food products, washing, rinsing, recirculation, irrigation, general industrial and municipal use.

FEATURING:

• 5 7/8 inch diameter 4-blade impeller.
  
  
• 2 inch diameter inlet / 1.5 inch diameter outlet with sanitary Tri-clamp fittings.
  
  
• Manufacturer rated for 85 gallons per minute at 33 feet of head with 1 HP 1740 rpm direct drive motor.
  
  
• Food grade sanitary stainless steel.
  
  
• 208 / 230 / 460 volt 3 phase electrical input.

As of this writing, this centrifugal pump is in stock at ALARD, in EXCELLENT operational, mechanical, electrical & cosmetic condition, available for immediate shipment.

CALL 315-589-4511 to confirm availability and discuss your particular industrial food process pump and bulk material handling needs.

ALARD item reference #: Y5846

100 GALLON VERTICAL TANK,
INSULATED, food grade,
stainless steel...

A BAUER WELDING food grade 100 gallon round, single wall insulated stainless steel tank with dome top and shallow dish bottom.

FEATURING:

• 32 inch diameter by 32 inch high sides.
  
  
• Dome top with 17 inch diameter manway with locking lid.
  
  
• Shallow dish bottom.
  
  
• Two (2) inlets & one (1) vent on top.
  
  
• Side bottom pressure & temperature transmitters.
  
  
• 3 inch side bottom with elbow to side-bottom outlet with Tri-clamp fitting at 7 inch discharge height.
  
  
• Food grade sanitary stainless steel construction including legs.

As of this writing, this Bauer 100 gallon tank is in stock at ALARD, in LIKE NEW condition, available for immediate shipment.

CALL 315-589-4511 to confirm availability and discuss your food processing needs.

ALARD item reference #: Y5828

ROTARY DRUM BLANCHER,
47 inch diameter by 11 foot 8 inch long,
stainless steel...

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Hughes / Lyco HOT WATER ROTARY BLANCHER, 12x4,
Alard item Y5825 from Alard Equipment Corporation.

A Hughes / Lyco hot water rotary blancher for pasta, rice, dry beans, green beans, carrots, corn, mushrooms, beets, potatoes, sous vide, and many other vegetable & fruit products with through-put rates dependent on product density and hold times. Hot water rotary blanchers are manufacturer rated for uniform heating and controlled transfer, and gentle agitation, with easy to clean sanitary construction, and high capacity in a small footprint.

FEATURES:

• New 47 inch diameter by 11 foot 8 inch foot long blancher reel.
  
  
  • 14 inch flights on 10 inch centers.
    
    
  • Full sparge at each end.
    
    
  • 2 HP stainless steel washdown drive motor.
    
    
• 1/16 inch drum screen perforations.
  
  
• Paddle discharge with perforated chute & catch pan water return.
  
  
• SPX Model 6V2 Centrifugal Pump:
  
  
  • 2.5 inch inlet / 1.5 inch outlet.
    
    
  • 10 HP stainless steel shrouded washdown motor.
    
    
• 8 inch diameter clean-out at both ends.
  
  
• Food grade USDA sanitary stainless steel construction with removable screen panels for cleaning and sanitation.
  
  
• Four (4) point power hood lift driven by 1 HP stainless steel shrouded washdown motor.
  
  
• 460 volt 3 phase electrical input.

As of this writing, this hot water rotary blancher is in stock at ALARD, in very GOOD operable condition available for immediate shipment.

CALL 315-589-4511 to confirm availability and discuss your particular blanching needs.

ALARD item reference #: Y5825

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SOLBERN Model PTF-DP
TUMBLE FILLER. 

VIDEO DEMO
Solbern PTF-DP TUMBLE FILLER, direct filler, Y4645
from Alard Equipment Corporation.

The Solbern Model PTF-DPG "direct filler" is the "Delicate Product" version of the versatile PTF particulate filler, manufacturer rated for gentle handling and gradual filling to pack whole, sliced, diced and chunky products into cans or jars; filling them completely or partially; even if they are not free flowing.

The Solbern Tumble Filler is configured to shake while progressively filling, so as to orient the product within the container to achieve uniform fill density.

Manufacturer brochure recoomends for products including asparagus (cut), beans (cut), beets (whole, cut, sliced and diced), carrots (cut, sliced, diced or whole baby carrots), corn (whole kernel), dried and soaked beans, lima beans, mixed vegetables, peas, spices, mushrooms (while and/or sliced), potatoes (whole small, cut, sliced and diced), squash (cut, sliced, and diced), sweet potatoes (cut, sliced and diced), tomatoes (peeled, stewed and diced), yams, apples (wedged, cut, diced), apricots (whole, halved, cut, diced), berries, cherries, figs, raisins, dates, grapes, orange and grapefrut sections, peaches (halves and slices), pears (halves), olives, plums, pet-food chunks and particulate, snack foods, dehydrated products, meats, nuts, and shrimp.

FEATURES:

• 10 foot six inch long through conveyor with factory conveyor chain.
  
  
• Manufacturer rated for speeds from 20 to 500 containers per minute, depending on product and container size.
  
  
• Manufacturer rated for a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, dry products and specialty items to an accuracy of 1/10 ounce.
  
  
• Continuous straight-line filling with no indexing or positioning mechanisms required.
  
  
• Manufacturer rated for can sizes from 4 ounce to #10 cans, and glass (or plastic) containers from 2 ounce to half gallon fills. Rapid container size changeover without replacement parts.
  
  
• No product waste, all filling is done within the drum.
  
  
• Food grade stainless steel construction.
  
  
• Complete with operator controls, including variable speed drives on the filling drum, conveyor and track oscillating system.
  
  
• Air required, 80psi, 11cfm.
  
  
• 3 phase electrical input.

As of this writing, this Solbern PTF-DP direct filler is in stock at ALARD, in excellent operational, mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic condition, available for timely shipment.

CALL 315-589-4511 to confirm availability, and to discuss your particular fruit and vegetable processing and packaging needs.

Alard item reference  #:Y4645

FOOD PROCESS METAL DETECTOR
with BELT CONVEYOR, 16x11 opening,
food grade, stainless steel...

A refurbished LOCK METALCHEK Model Met 30+ metal detector, on a stainless steel thru-conveyor, with belt-stop alarm reject. A food grade belt transfer metal detection system for food processing and/or other industrial process applications.

 FEATURES:

• 10.75 inch high by 15.75 inch wide USABLE aperture.
  
  
• Stainless steel search head enclosure.
  
  
• NEMA4 / IP65 digital operator control panel with 100 product presets.
  
  
• Three-frequency levels allowing for optimal sensitivity across a wide range of food products / product  types (wet, dry, salty, meat, fruits, vegetables, fresh, frozen, hot, cold, etc) allowing for maximum versatility with a much wider range of products than a single frequency machine.
  
  
• Sensitivity varies depending on product run, and frequency setting (determined by product characteristics), especially where wet, salty, or acidic products that are electrically conductive introduce "product effect" into the equation; --however this LARGE-opening metal detector has been tested at Alard for a sensitivity of 2mm ferrous, 2mm non ferrous, and 2.5 mm stainless steel at 300 kHz.
  
  
• Stainless steel conveyor frame, with:
  
  
  • 14 inch wide by 60 inch long plastic interlocking chain belt:
    
    
  • Right to Left product flow.
    
    
  • 68 feet per minute.
    
    
• 36 inch working height with threaded rod adjustable feet.
  
  
• Food grade sanitary stainless steel construction
  
  
• Belt stop alarm reject.
  
  
• 1/3 HP conveyor belt drive motor.
  
  
• 110 volt single phase (household current) electrical input.

As of writing this the food grade metal detection system is in stock in excellent operational, mechanical, electrical & cosmetic condition, available for immediate shipment.

CALL 315-589-4511 to confirm availability and discuss your industrial process metal detector needs.

ALARD item reference #: Y5352

Lightnin MIXER Model XD30,
portable, clamp-on
food grade agitator...

This SPXFlow Lightnin Classic Series small portable mixer Model XD30 clamp mount agitator is a time-proven classic design for mixing water, oils, brine and agitating other low viscosity (<500 cps) liquid applications.

FEATURING:

• Manufacturer rated for 50 gallons (min) to 500 gallons (max) - dependent on viscosity, temperature, mix time & tank shape.
  
  
• Lightweight, easy to handle.
  
  
• Clamp mount with ball and socket adjusts 90 degrees vertically, 360 degrees horizontally.
  
  
• Three (3) blade prop mixer.
  
  
• 1/2 inch diameter by 32 inch long stainless steel shaft.
  
  
• 1/3 HP 1725 RPM Dura-Mix energy efficient direct drive motor.
  
  
• 208 / 230 / 460 volt 3 phase electrical input.

As of this writing, this clamp-on tank agitator is in stock at ALARD, in EXCELLENT operational, mechanical, electrical & cosmetic condition and available for immediate shipment.

CALL 315-589-4511 to confirm availability and discuss your food processing needs.

ALARD item reference #: Y5857

URSCHEL Model J DICER,
STRIP CUTTER, GREENS CHOPPER.

A two dimensional cutting machine for industrial food processing applications, manufacturer recommended for food products up to 1/2 inch (13mm) thick at infeed, such as spinach and greens, peppers, citrus peel, celery, broccoli, and parsley.

SPECIFICATIONS: Manufacturer literature specifies this model for cutting square or rectangular dices, with...

• Circular knives that can be spaced for cuts from 3/16 inch (4.763mm) to 3 inches (76mm), and...
  
  
• ...a selection of crosscut spindles are available from the manufacturer for cuts from 1/4 inch (6.35mm) to 3 inches (76mm).
  
  
• Strip cuts can be made by removing the crosscut knife spindle from the machine, with the length and thickness of the strips depending on the size of the original product.
  
  

This machine FEATURES:

• Aftermarket safety interlock system with Allen Bradley control box, which disconnects power to the machine if safety guards are removed.
  
  
• 9 inch (229mm) wide feed belt and cutting spindles.
  
  
• Food grade stainless steel product contact surfaces, stainless steel tubular support frame, guards, shrouds & discharge chute.
  
  
• 5 HP brake motor drive.
  
  
• 208 / 230 volt 3 phase electrical input.

As of this writing, this reconditioned Urschel J dicer / strip cutter / greens chopper is in stock at ALARD, in EXCELLENT operational, mechanical, electrical & cosmetic condition, needing only to be completed with cutting parts to buyer specification.

CALL 315-589-4511 to confirm availability and discuss your particular industrial food processing needs.

ALARD item reference #: Y5793

STEAM-JACKETED PROCESS TANK with SWEEP AGITATOR, 150 gallon, stainless steel...

The ANCO EQUIPMENT Model BP-WT 150 wing-top BATCH PASTEURIZER TANK, process tank, is designed to heat & cool a variety of dairy, beverage and other liquid food applications. In the context of dairy industry use, this tank is manufacturer rated to both pasteurize and make cheese in one vat. As a 150 gallon jacketed, agitated process tank, it is applicable for a wide variety of food processing applications.

FEATURING:

• 43 inch by 30 inch sloped bottom vessel.
  
  
• Integral stainless steel bridge with multiple triclamp inlets and removable half-moon shaped lids.
  
  
• Bottom anchor sweep agitator with gear reduced for 51 RPM.
  
  
• 45 inch infeed height.
  
  
• 2 inch Tri-clamp front bottom outlet with 14 inch high discharge.
  
  
• Manufacturer rated for pasteurizing 1,290 pounds of milk per batch, but this jacketed process tank with sweep agitation is applicable to a wide range of industrial food processing applications.
  
  
• The insulated, two-zone dimple-plate jacket is manufacturer rated for steam, glycol, or hot water, at 15 psi, and as also having been manufacturer tested for 70 psi / 30 gpm with glycol.
  
  
• All food grade sanitary stainless steel construction.
  
  
• 3/4 HP washdown stainless steel shrouded motor.
  
  
• 208/230/460 volt 3 phase electrical input.
  
  

As of this writing, this Anco jacketed process tank with sweep agitation is in stock at ALARD, in LIKE NEW condition, available for timely shipment.

CALL 315-589-4511 to confirm availability and discuss your food process equipment and process tank needs.

ALARD item reference #: Y5807

JAYHAWK MUSTARD MILL,
food grade, 7.5 HP...

The JAYHAWK Industrial Stone Mill Model 2MPY is a stone grinding mill, a type of colloid mill, for emulsifying, homogenization, dispersing & disintegrating of a variety of food applications including mustards, spices, hot sauces, condiments and more.

FEATURES:

• 7.75 inch diameter proprietary diamond cut stones:
  
  
  • Shown without stones in pictures (see below). Stones are available in 46 or 60 grit per buyer specification.
    
    
• Adjustment handle for stone gap to achieve desired grind size.
  
  
• 1.5 inch diameter infeed.
  
  
• 1 inch by 4 inch wide discharge.
  
  
• 316 stainless steel grinding head, with holder frame included (to hold the head while swung open for cleaning).
  
  
• 7.5 HP direct drive motor.
  
  
• 208 / 230 / 460 volt 3 phase electrical input.

As of this writing, this Jayhawk mustard mill is in stock at ALARD, in GOOD OPERATING condition and available for immediate shipment.

CALL 315-589-4511 to confirm availability and discuss your food processing needs.

ALARD item reference #: Y5237

VACUUM FILLER / STUFFER...

A VEMAG Robot 500 Type 128/230 vacuum sausage stuffer. A vacuum filling machine for ground meats, portioned doughs, pastes, spreads, soft cheeses, pet foods and other industrial food applications into trays, cups, cans, bottles, jars or tubs.

FEATURES:

• 37 inch diameter by 32 inch deep hinged cone infeed hopper.
  
  
• 67 inch infeed height with adjustable threaded rod feet.
  
  
• Double screw pump with mild steel feed worms.
  
  
• 3 inch diameter discharge with sani-thread fitting - hinged for ease of cleaning.
  
  
• Leg switch activated filling action.
  
  
• Onboard vacuum system.
  
  
• PORTIAMAT analog portioning controls.
  
  
• 208/230 volt 3 phase electrical input.

As of this writing, this Reiser Vemag vacuum filler is in stock at ALARD, in excellent operational, mechanical, electrical and cosmetic condition, available for immediate shipment.

CALL 315-589-4511 to confirm availability and discuss your food processing needs.

ALARD item reference #: Y5383

ONION TRIMMER,
TIP and BUTT CUTTER,
CONTINUOUS high volume
topper-tailer...

An Olney Model 4 onion trimmer is a continuous semi-automatic onion trimmer for topping and tailing; a tip and butt cutter for trimming the ends off of onions.

OPERATION:

An operator manually places the product in feed fingers which are mounted on an endless chain. These pass through two circular knives that adjust themselves automatically to the different size product, permitting the same amount to be cut off each onion, regardless of size with a minimum of waste. Product may be placed in the feed fingers without regard to which side either the stem or root are facing, as long as they are oriented from side-to-side.

FEATURES:

• Manufacturer rated for 50 to 70 onions per minute.
  
  
• 4 inch diameter clamps suitable for 3 inch to 4.5 inch diameter onions.
  
  
• Cutting blades automatically adjust to size of the product being cut within its size range - reduces waste but assures close trimming of stem & root.
  
  
• 27 inch wide by 55 inch long by 9 inch deep product infeed hopper.
  
  
• 35 inch long loading section.
  
  
• 41 inch infeed height, 25 inch cut onion discharge height.
  
  
• Food grade sanitary stainless steel construction, including frame & shrouding, with bronze onion clamps.
  
  
• Stainless steel control box with start/stop controls and safety interlock system.
  
  
• Two (2) 1/2 HP belt drive washdown motors.
  
  
• 460 volt 3 phase electrical input.

As of this writing, this continuous onion trimmer is in stock at ALARD, in excellent operational, mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic condition, available for immediate shipment.

CALL 315-589-4511 to confirm availability and discuss your particular onion trimming machine needs.

ALARD item reference #: Y5180