The base is HDPE, which is a food grade plastic, and is the industry choice. Threaded rod, nuts, and washers, etc. are all 316 Stainless Steel. With the mechanical advantage of a thread, it can be easy to over press your cheese.

The included 22 kg spring ensures that you do not apply to much pressure. 15 or 22 kilograms are frequently requested pressures for overnight application to hard cheeses. If you don't have weights that are convenient enough to sit on top of your cheese hoop, or basket and follower, this is a very easy way to get the job done. This simple cheese press is made to suit cheese baskets up to 180 mm wide and 175 mm high.