You’ll learn how the FASA butter churn can fit into your dairy process and what it can do for batch butter production. The churn handles up to 1,200 liters of cream per batch and can produce as much as 600 kg of butter per cycle, using cream with 35–42% fat.

This post will show the machine’s key specs, how it links with FASA’s packaging and processing line, and what support and quality checks you can expect. Expect clear notes on construction, operation, and where the churn fits in a small- to medium-sized dairy plant.

Key Features and Technical Capabilities

This machine handles large batch sizes, built in stainless steel, and includes features that help you control churning and kneading. You get clear access points, sight glass viewing, and options for cooling and safety that match plant needs.

Processing Volumes and Butter Capacity

The butter churn accepts up to 1,200 liters of ripened cream per batch, which converts to as much as about 600 kg of finished butter in a single cycle. You can work with cream fat contents typically between 35% and 42%, so product yield and texture remain consistent when you match cream quality to the machine settings.

Batch throughput scales by drum size; the largest models list a drum volume up to 3,000 liters for higher output lines. You can time churning and kneading to fine-tune butter moisture and grain. Controls let you switch between churning and dry kneading positions for efficient processing.

Material, Design, and Safety Innovations

The unit uses stainless steel construction for all product-contact surfaces to meet hygiene and corrosion resistance demands. Internal drum surfaces are finished (sandblasted inside, glass-blasted outside) to reduce dead zones and ease cleaning. The cover seal uses a bacteriologically safe rubber to limit contamination risk.

You get a large rectangular opening with a single-lever closure for fast loading and safe access. A sight glass and drain valve let you monitor and remove whey or wash water. Gearbox and drive motor sit in a framed housing; safety devices range from a guard bar with automatic shutdown on small units to plant-specific options for larger installations.

Integration of Hopper With Augers and Direct Feed

The system can integrate a hopper with augers to move cream or butter mass between stations. Augers ensure steady feed from the hopper into the churn or from the churn to a kneading station, reducing manual handling and product exposure. This improves consistency when you run continuous or semi-continuous processes.

For final kneading, counter-rotating augers in a cooled, jacketed housing distribute moisture evenly and help achieve target texture. You can add dosing points for salt or water at this stage. Direct-feed options link the hopper, churn, and working stations to reduce transfer time and maintain product temperature control.

FASA’s Complete Dairy Processing and Packaging Line

FASA supplies machines that move cream through churning, forming, filling, wrapping, and case packing. You get integrated equipment designed to keep weight accuracy, hygiene, and line speed consistent from butter drum churners to end-of-line packers.

Butter Filling and Wrapping Solutions

FASA’s butter filling and wrapping machines handle block forming, dosing, and airtight wrapping for butter and margarine. The ARM series fills measured blocks, then wraps them in aluminum foil, parchment, or ecoline. You can set dosing weights precisely to meet retail pack sizes and reduce giveaway.

The machines use foil feeders and servo drives for repeatable alignment. A photocell centering device or similar sensor aligns wrappers and detects print marks so each pack sits squarely on the block. You can run small-batch specialty sizes and high-speed retail formats on the same platform.

Hygienic design includes easy-to-clean surfaces and food-grade contact parts. Integration with upstream butter churners and downstream conveyors keeps cycle time tight and reduces manual handling.

Advanced Packaging Equipment for Butter and Dairy

FASA AB offers packaging lines for butter, processed cheese, yogurt, and spreads that focus on sealing and shelf-life control. Equipment options include high-speed dosing heads, airtight sealing stations, and automatic weight-check systems to ensure consistency.

You can choose machines that form trays or blocks, apply protective films, and print lot codes. Controls let you set speed, temperature, and sealing pressure to match product moisture and fat content. The result is stable packs that hold shape and freshness through distribution.

FASA’s packaging equipment supports compatibility with existing lines. Spare parts and tooling changeovers are designed to minimize downtime when switching product formats.

Semi-Automatic Case Packer and End-of-Line Automation

FASA supplies semi-automatic case packers that collect wrapped butter packs into cartons and close them for shipping. These packers feed by conveyor and use guided lanes to orient packs, lowering manual stacking need and improving throughput.

You control case dimensions, tuck patterns, and pack counts from a simple HMI. The semi-automatic model blends human loading with machine folding and sealing, so you can scale output without full robotic investment.

End-of-line options include carton erectors, tapers, and palletizing prep. Photocell sensors and alignment guides keep cartons square and detect missing packs, reducing rejected cases before they leave your facility.

Quality Assurance, Service, and Support

You receive dedicated technical support, clear installation steps, and defined shipping terms so your equipment runs reliably and reaches you on time. The next parts explain how FASA handles spare parts and repairs, the installation and commissioning workflow, and shipping with Incoterms 2020.

After-Sales Service and Spare Parts

You get access to original spare parts for wear items such as seals, valves, and clutch components. FASA maintains parts lists and can quote lead times; request part numbers from your order documentation to speed processing.
A technical support line and email are available for troubleshooting. For smaller units, safety devices and guards are often stocked; for larger plant items, parts follow country-specific safety standards and may require longer delivery.

Arrange preventive maintenance contracts to reduce downtime. These typically cover scheduled inspections, replacement of consumables, and software updates for control systems. Keep serial numbers and maintenance records handy when you contact support to get faster service and correct parts.

Installation and Commissioning Process

You receive a step-by-step plan covering site preparation, mechanical installation, and electrical and cooling connections. FASA or an authorized technician usually verifies foundation anchoring, leveling, and utility feeds (power, water, refrigeration) before starting assembly. Provide drawings of your utility tie-ins and floor loads in advance.

Commissioning includes initial dry runs, cream load tests, and functional checks of the gearbox, clutch, and safety interlocks. Final acceptance tests confirm churning capacity and butter moisture control if your line includes kneading and cooling stations. Training for your operators is offered during commissioning and covers routine cleaning, manual seal replacement, and emergency shutdown procedures.

Shipping, Packaging, and Incoterms 2020

FASA packages stainless-steel drums and gearboxes with internal bracing and corrosion protection for sea or road transport. You should confirm packaging level (maritime or domestic) when ordering to match your transport mode. Fragile items like sight glasses are boxed separately and labeled.

Agree Incoterms 2020 at contract stage to set responsibility for freight, insurance, and customs. Common choices are EXW (you arrange pickup) or CIP/CIF (seller covers freight and insurance to an agreed point). Provide your preferred Incoterm, delivery address, and customs broker details to avoid delays. Keep all shipping documents—packing list, commercial invoice, and certificate of origin—ready for customs clearance.

Company Details and Industry Context

FASA makes butter and dairy processing machines and sells them worldwide. You will find facts about the company, where it operates, and how the Marijampolė site fits into its manufacturing and service model below.

Corporate Information and Global Presence

FASA AB designs and builds dosing, processing, and packaging machines for dairy products. You can expect equipment for butter, margarine, processed cheese, yoghurt, cream, and similar products. The company has operated since 1959 and serves small to medium dairy plants with factory-made machines, spare parts, installation, and training.

FASA keeps a network of about 30 international agents to help you buy, install, or maintain machines. The company employs over 130 people at its main facility and follows CE requirements for equipment safety and hygiene. If you need technical details, you can request product specs, spare parts lists, or warranty terms from their sales contacts.

Location in Marijampole

FASA’s production and offices sit in Marijampolė, Lithuania, with addresses commonly listed on company pages and contact records. You may see Stoties Str. 8E or Stoties Str. 10 used for different departments or buildings, so check the exact address before visiting or shipping equipment.

The Marijampolė location handles metal cutting, assembly, testing, and shipping. You can arrange on-site installation and staff training from this site. For web interactions you may encounter standard site notices about data and cookies and an “Accept all” option when accessing contact forms or quote requests.