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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Reiser and Vemag offer
a link loading system
combined with a tray
handling conveyor,
which automatically
conveys, collates and
deposits sausages into
tray packaging.
can be operated in parallel as mirrored
factory solutions. This is a great advantage in
industrial production, as it saves on personnel
and makes optimum use of production space.
The integrated scale system reduces give away
and increases productivity. "
For the fresh sausage area, Vemag and
Reiser offer the Vemag LL335 link loading
system combined with its SL319 tray handling
conveyor, which automatically conveys,
collates, and deposits sausages into tray
packaging, ready for the packaging machine.
The newest Vemag Maschinenbau GmbH
solutions will be shown in March 2024 at
Anuga FoodTec 2024, in Cologne, Germany.
The newest Handtmann technologies make
changeovers much simpler and foolproof,
such as the Handtmann All-In-One solution
that allows processors to efficiently produce
sausage sticks, patties and any number of other
3-D shapes on a single piece of equipment
while requiring a smaller footprint than ever.
" These tailored specifications and precision
control lets Inotec preparation technologies
operate with very customized productspecific
processing parameters and their line
communication features support the highest
level of automated plant efficiency, " King said.
Another example of a meaningful technical
improvement is the radial design of cutting set
in Inotec emulsifiers.
" They provide continual automated knife
adjustment during operation that now lets
processors maintain product consistency
without human intervention while reducing
unwanted friction and extending the cutting
set life to reduce sharpening and replacement
costs, " King said.
He noted Handtmann sausage solutions
are powered by Handtmann servo-controlled
vacuum fillers that deliver consistent, gramsensitive
precision for safe operation within
the industry's tightest weight parameters.
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" Their advanced auger system, optimized
feed system geometry and almost 100 other
unmatched safety, hygiene and performance
innovations, including automated casing
loading, horn stabilization, accurate voiding
and integrated check weighing with automatic
weight adjustment make Handtmann a trusted
platform for sausage production, " he said.
Marel has recently added an option
to its linkers for an integrated scale for
weight calibrations.
" The integrated scale allows the operator
to place the links on the weighing platform and
the software will change the weight calibration
automatically taking the guesswork out of
weight control, " Scott said. " The Marel linkers
use Kevlar linking belts that do not stretch
for accurate length control and servo motors
that have improved weight control. The Marel
linkers also have no flat surfaces to create a
more hygienic contact surface. "
MAINTENANCE MATTERS
Marel has made improvements to its linkers
to maximize uptime by making maintenance
procedures easier.
" All access panels on the linker have double
seals to prevent water intrusion, " Scott said.
" Electrical panels have also been individually
sealed to prevent intrusion. The high-voltage
and low-voltage electrical panels have their
cabinets. Scheduled preventative maintenance
is well-defined within the user manuals. "
Serviceability of the systems is of great
importance to Vemag when starting a
new design.
" Our preventative maintenance (PM) team
is always on the road to offer service, " Fechner
said. " Every 2,000 running hours, we offer our
customers PM to keep the machines up to
date, before something happens. This ensures
maximum availability of the equipment and
reduced downtime or production loss. "
Reiser
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