Unicut 555- Frozen Dicer

September 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Magurit, News, Paragon /by admin

We have just purchased and are in the process of refurbishing an Unicut 555 2D Dicer in our warehouse, This machine will be offered with a 6 month warranty, at a fraction of the price of a new machine. Please click on the image above to see a video of the machine in action.

It is in very good condition and used Magurit machines are always highly sought after due to the quality, reliability and longevity that they can provide for your production needs.

The Magurit Unicut 555 is a frozen meat dicer that will handle meat, poultry and fish, or even vegetables and cheese, at very low temperatures.

Blocks are fed into the machine where a pneumatic ram pushes the product into the cutting head, ensuring a precise piece, slice, or dice.

Various cutting and dicing heads are available to produce specific piece or dice size and the slicing head is variable between 10mm & 60mm.

Magurit Unicut 555

The dicer is the most versatile model in the range, capable of handling frozen blocks with a maximum dimension of 240mm x 480mm x 650mm and, dependent upon the cutting head, reduce this into, pieces or slices for further processing, or strips. Can handle product down to -25^oC.

If you would like to know more about this or any other food processing machinery in our portfolio then please reply to this email or call 01580 764321.

Frozen Slicing & Dicing

March 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Magurit, News, Paragon /by admin

MAGURIT DICECUT and UNICUT: are designed for precise cutting of block-frozen meat, dairy and confectionery into cubes and strips. The UNICUT series includes the machines with a two-dimensional cut for strips and slices, while the DICECUT series three-dimensional cutting machines for strips and dices.

UNICUT is an abbreviation of UNI-form CUT-ting, which can be translated as ” uniform cutting “.

What is special about these freezer cutters is the combination of the clean cut of a guillotine with a precise product feed and an integrated product hold-down device.

This means that the product is precisely positioned in front of the knives before it is cut. As a result, the product cannot avoid the knives and the “even cut” described above occurs.

UNICUT can also be used whenever raw materials are to be processed that do not slip on stainless steel, such as confectionery or some dairy products. This is where the feed and hold-down system offers the decisive advantage. The UNICUT is available with belt drive or with an integrated, pneumatic feed table.

Cutting temperature range between 0 and -25 degrees centigrade

Applications: Frozen slicing and dicing of Frozen: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Vegetables, Cheese and pork scratchings.

Dicecut: Frozen Block Dicer

DICECUT is the epitome of precise cutting of frozen meat products into exact cubes and strips. When cutting frozen meat into cubes, when using the MAGURIT DICECUT 502 or 506 , lengthy tempering is often not necessary, which also prevents the loss of expensive raw material in the form of meat juice, which can be between 2 – 6%.

At the same time, the energy costs are significantly reduced and the processing process is significantly accelerated, with less microbiological contamination of the product and significantly reduced production costs, but at the same time a higher yield. With a cutting space of 420 x 240 x 900 mm for the DICECUT 502 or 630 x 240 x 1100 mm for the DICECUT 506 , all known EURO or US block formats can be processed without pre-shredding or compression. The machines can be operated by one employee, including loading the blocks of meat and removing the cut product, or they can be integrated into a complete processing line, including weighing and packaging.

Cutting temperature range between -4 and -25 degrees centigrade

Applications: Frozen slicing and dicing of beef, pork, poultry or fish

Above are just a few of the machines available from Magurit so get in touch to discuss your processing requirements by replying to this email or calling the team today on 01580 764321 or by visiting our range here or by visiting the Magurit website

Cooking, Mixing and Vacuum Cooling

January 5, 2023/0 Comments/in Blentech, News, Paragon /by admin

PEACE OF MIND THROUGH PROOF OF CONCEPT

Blentech in the UK and Ireland

Blentech’s cookers, mixers and process equipment have earned a global reputation for quality and performance. However, until recently, because of the limited size of their rental fleet, only a select few have been able to test the equipment. The Innovation center changes that. Visit them at their new processing facility, located in the heart of California’s wine country in the state of the art hygienic food processing facility to see a demo and tour a facility using Blentech equipment.

If you are unable to travel then live streaming and filming of the trial is also possible.

They offer the following standard demonstrations at no cost to you. Applications range from Rice to Pie Filling. For some projects a general demonstration just isn’t enough as you may need to prove your process with your ingredients or replicate your recipe so custom demos are also available at a charge.

Located in California Wine Country at their Global Corporate Headquarters, the Blentech Innovation Center provides demonstrations, training, testing and research services.

Applications

Market leading innovation from Blentech

BLENTHERM

Turn your cooking process on its side and feed your customers appetite for soups, sauces and more with this dynamic patented technology. Improve efficiency and product quality with the versatility and expert design of a BlenTherm.

BlenTherm’s unique proprietary agitation system, promotes balance conveyance with maximum particulate suspension and minimum shear damage. Using our various high shear options the system can be used for sauces, purees, baby foods and other emulsified food products.

STEAMTHERM

Ideally suited for the full-absorption batch production of rice, staged rice dishes, pasta, and specialty grains. There is no waste of utilities, thus making this process conservative from an energy standpoint.

The Blentech SteamTherm single agitator cooker is ideally suited to be part of your ready meal cooking system. The SteamTherm design takes advantage of it’s small footprint by providing multiple operations in a single unit. Our customers value the benefits of minimal yield loss, highly efficient heat transfer that reduces cooking times and reliable product consistency. All water added for rice cooking is fully absorbed into the product allowing this process to have zero waste of utilities.

VERSAWOK

Authentic chef like stir-frying with precise temperature control comes to reality with the Blentech VersaWok. Engineered to stir fry a variety of products ranging from meats, poultry, nuts, vegetables and prepared foods with complex ingredient recipes all without burn-on while reducing clean times. You can develop consistent flavor and color with tight control over your temperature. Whether you choose thermal oil or high pressure steam, VersaWok is designed to maintain high heat transfer rates for achieving mallard and caramelization reactions for your products.

CHEEZTHERM

Pull and stretch your formulation to its greatest potential. Blentech’s Cheese Cooker keeps production flowing for a variety of cheese applications.

Blentech finds ways to support companies all over the world with innovative solutions. The CheezTherm is our offering for simple, day-to-day cheese processing. We understand the requirements for optimal production. Using our experience, we determined the needs of our customers and provide complete automation and technology for premium quality foods. Making processed and analog cheeses has never been so easy and seamless.

Paragon Processing Solutions are agents for Blentech in the UK and Ireland so get in touch to discuss your processing requirements by replying to this email or calling us today on 01580 764321.

View our Blentech range in full here

Mixers, Grinders, Vacuum Fillers & String Linkers

November 30, 2022/0 Comments/in News, Omet, Paragon /by admin

Omet Foodtech was founded in 1959 in Poggibonsi, in the heart of Chianti, Tuscany, with the aim of producing machines for the meat industry.

At the beginning the company focused on butcher shops which used to produce sausages in manual way. The company soon developed more complex machines for the sausage factories, reaching a relevant position in the Italian market. From the beginning of the ‘90s the company expanded itself in the main international markets.

As of today Omet Foodtech produces a vast range of machines for the food processing industry: our grinders, mixers, vacuum fillers and string linkers are being used in several countries all over the world.

For over 50 years Omet-Foodtech produces machines for the food processing industry, in particular for the meat industry, combining the knowledges gained by strong local traditions to the application of high and constantly developing technologies. Omet-Foodtech produces machines which are suitable to all firm sizes, from small-medium to big industries. Our machines are developed by focusing on our clients’ demands, with the goal of reaching high levels of efficiency, reliability, innovation, safety.

Equipment from Omet

GRINDERS

Floor standing models, from the smaller TCM machine, the larger TCA (pictured here) and the largest in the range, the TCP, cover all production requirements from 1200Kg/hr – 5000Kg/hr.

MIXERS

Small, medium and large producers are catered for here, and all but the small 100L mixer can have the option of touch screen control for the automatic programming of mixing cycles for the processing of any type of product.

The double shafted intersecting paddle mixing system guarantees a delicate treatment of the product, even on the largest 1000L model. The large discharge ports on these machines also gives quick and easy emptying into tote bins.

VACUUM FILLERS

The smaller vacuum fillers are driven by an asynchronous motor, controlled by an inverter and an extremely simple control panel, with a large touch screen, whilst the larger models come equipped with a PLC electronic drive system.

Hydraulic loaders are available as an option on all of the range.

All models can be connected to any type of clipper or string linker (below).

STRING LINKERS

The Omet string linker is designed to string tie in a continuous row several types of sausages. The standard machine can also be fitted with an automatic feeder, as shown here, which can be controlled by the filler operator to stop and start the machine via a simple foot pedal.

Length of sausage, number of tying turns and closing pressure is also programmable via a simple touch screen.

MINCE MEAT: GRINDING HEAD & PORTIONING BELT

The portioning belt in conjunction with the grinding head allows portioning and cutting of minced meat to be placed (with or without paper) in tray. The independent adjustment of the speeds of the two conveyor belts together with the characteristics of the grinding head with separator ensure an exact portion and a perfect definition of the minced meat.

CEVAPCICI: FLOW DIVIDER & PORTIONING BELT

The Cevapcici Line is an optimal production line for manufacturing cevapcici, mici, croquettes and other similar formed products.
The portioning belt in conjunction with the flow divider allows simultaneous forming of six meat flows of product for an exact portioning (with or without paper).

ROUND FORMER

Forming machine for the production of round shaped products, meatballs and similar. Diaphragm separation system. Single and double forming heads are available in various sizes. Connectable to any vacuum filler equipped with a portioner. Stainless steel moveable frame adjustable in height. Electronic control for handling of various shapes. Multifunction transport belt with electronic speed adjustment.

GRINDING HEAD AGF 130

Independent grinding head connectable to any vacuum filler. Independent electronic drive controlled by touch screen. It is possible to set different cutting speed for any kind of product (raw sausage, salami Milano, Hungarian salami). The system guarantees clear particle definition without smearing and binding of the finish product without air pockets for an Optimal aging. Applicable in filling, portioning and twisting modes. Integrated bones and tendons separating, clipping device.

AUTOMATIC BURGER FORMER

Device for forming hamburgers with rotary drum. Connectable to any vacuum filler equipped with a portioner. A wide choice of forming drums allows production of hamburger of various types and shapes. Diameter from 60 to 120 mm. Maximum thickness 30 mm. Mobile frame with adjustable height. Max production. 60 pcs/minute.

Paragon Processing Solutions are agents for Omet in the UK and Ireland so get in touch to discuss your processing requirements by replying to this email or calling us today on 01580 764321.

THE SPECIALIST FOR FROZEN BLOCK REDUCTION

The specialists for frozen block reduction

November 5, 2022/0 Comments/in Magurit, News, Paragon /by admin

THE SPECIALIST FOR FROZEN BLOCK REDUCTION

Magurit are renowned around the world for producing the highest quality, yield and durability machines.

Their Fromat and Starcutter range can reduce frozen blocks at temperatures between -25 to -18 centigrade saving you time and yield loss by not needing to temper the product as well as increasing safety for your production staff.

Ideal for the production of sausages, burgers, kebabs and much more:

Machines from the FROMAT model series are guillotine cutters in which the blocks slide under their own weight in the direction of the vertically driven knives.

In all models, the knives are driven by a correspondingly powerful hydraulic system, and all common block shapes and sizes are cut cleanly, even at very low temperatures.

This makes the FROMAT ideal machines for pre-crushing the frozen blocks for further processing in cutters or grinders. Due to the clean cut, there is only little condensation on the surface . Therefore, these machines are also particularly suitable for raw sausage production.

Magurit offer different cutter heads for all models in order to achieve the best cutting result for the various requirements. FROMAT are very robust machines and our product range offers solutions for trade and industry, with hourly outputs from 800 kg to a maximum of 7,000 kg.

Applications: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Vegetables, Cheese and Fruit

Starcutter: Frozen Block Flaker

These freezer cutters with a rotating knife roller, type STARCUTTER, are characterized by continuous high cutting performance with a high-quality cutting pattern , even at very low temperatures.

The reasons for this lie in the special bow knife technology, the cutting roller geometry, the integrated block hold-down device and the block feed system, which means that even pressure is always exerted on the material to be cut.

The STARCUTTER series offers the most comprehensive range of rotary freezer cutters worldwide, for hourly outputs between 1,000 kg and 8,000 kg. We supply these machines for all capacity requirements, for all block sizes, by far the most versatile blade variations, and many options for production line integration.

Applications: Frozen block reduction for further processing of: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Cheese and Fruit

Above are just a few of the machines available from Magurit so get in touch to discuss your processing requirements by replying to this email or calling the team today on 01580 764321 and visit our website here for more information.

Paragon at IFFA Next week

April 5, 2022/0 Comments/in News, Paragon /by admin

Paragon Processing Solutions are at IFFA next week

IFFA – Frankfurt, Germany 14-19th May 2022

IFFA is the No 1 exhibition for the meat and food industry and attracts all of the main exhibitors across this sector. Open from 14th-19th May it will display all of the latest innovations from our suppliers under one roof.

Matt Chance & Glenn Thompson will be attending the event and would love to meet up with you at the show. Please call 01580 764321 or email back to this email to book some time to meet up and visit our supplier’s stands when you are there:

Find out more about Paragon Processing Solutions’ Suppliers

IFFA website

The impact of Brexit on spare parts

February 11, 2021/0 Comments/in News, Paragon /by admin

In light of the current border issues with Brexit, we wanted to reassure you that all of the staff at Paragon are here to provide whatever support that we can to keep your business producing efficiently during this difficult time.

Spare Parts

At present we are experiencing a lot of delays from all of our manufacturers on the supply of spare parts, due to customs clearance at the border. Although we took the precaution of increasing our general stock holding prior to Brexit at Paragon, we highly suggest that you consider building up a reserve stock of spare parts specific to your business at your site. If you would like us to provide a recommended list of spare parts for your equipment then please get in touch.

Please call on 01580 764321 to arrange for an engineer to contact you.

Enhanced Remote Support

In the event of machinery breakdowns, to minimise travel and contact, for both your staff and ours, in the first instance, we are offering real time video assistance to you and your engineers via applications such as WhatsApp, Skype etc.

Please call on 01580 764321 to arrange for an engineer to contact you.

Site Visits

Unless the Government imposes further restrictions, for issues that cannot be resolved by remote support, site visits across UK and Ireland are still possible. If this is the case all necessary Covid-19 hygiene protocols will be adhered to so that we can protect all involved.

Best regards

Paragon Processing Solutions Team

More equipment added to our Marketplace

June 10, 2020/0 Comments/in News, Paragon /by admin

Our used equipment Marketplace continues to grow and we have recently added a large selection of equipment ready to be delivered to your factories. Well respected manufacturers have been added including:

Magurit, Laska, Stein, Ishida, Koppens, GEA, Ravenwood, Farley Green, Nothum, Bizerba and many more…

Take a look at the equipment and let us know if you would like us to provide more information. If you don’t see what you are looking for then please reply to this email with your requirements and we will endeavour to find the right machines for you.

Click here to be taken to the Marketplace

Best regards and stay safe

The Paragon Processing Solutions Team

Coronavirus Crisis- Additional Support

March 17, 2020/0 Comments/in News, Paragon /by admin

Coronavirus Update

In light of the current Coronavirus COVID-19 crisis, we wanted to reassure you that all of the staff at Paragon are here to provide whatever support that we can to keep your business producing efficiently during this difficult time.

Enhanced remote support

In the event of machinery breakdowns, to minimise travel and contact, for both your staff and ours, in the first instance, we are offering real time video assistance to you and your engineers via applications such as WhatsApp, Skype etc.

Please call on 01580 764321 or email us to arrange for an engineer to contact you.

Site Visits

Unless the Government imposes further restrictions, for issues that cannot be resolved by remote support, site visits are still available. If this is the case all necessary hygiene precautions will be taken to protect all involved.

Spare Parts

At present we have had no reports from any of our suppliers regarding restriction on supply of spare parts. We will advise further if this situation changes.

For UK Government updates on the Coronavirus COVID -19 situation please click here for more details

Please stay at home when you can can and stay safe during these difficult times

Best regards from all at Paragon Processing Solutions Team

Used Food Processing Machinery

August 20, 2019/0 Comments/in News, Paragon /by admin

Paragon Processing Solution’s New Marketplace

Used Food Processing Machinery

This is the where you can buy, sell or part exchange food processing machinery. We offer a service to help you source equipment or realize the value in machinery that is no longer used or looking to replace. With some of the machinery we can supply 3,6, or 12 months warranty depending on the supplier.

Options available to you:

BUY

View our inventory of used machinery for sale:

View Used Machinery

SELL

Paragon can act as agent on your behalf and place your used equipment amongst our vast network of processing companies across the UK and Ireland.

REFURBISHMENT

As sole authorised agents with a wealth of unrivalled experience on these machines, Paragon are well placed to refurbish your equipment at our warehouse in Kent bringing new life to old equipment at a fraction of the cost of replacing.

PART EXCHANGE

We will consider any used machinery in part exchange when buying a new one and offset some of the costs.

LEASE EQUIPMENT

We work with asset leasing firms to overcome budgetary limitations and reduce CAPEX expenditure with low monthly payments on new and used equipment.

Contact us today on 01580 764321 to find out more about our food processing machinery.

Zentjes Flatteners, Strip Cutters & Tenderisers

July 20, 2015/0 Comments/in News, Paragon /by Paragon

PARAGON WELCOMES NEW SUPPLIER ZENTJES

Zentjes

Zentjes are pleased to announce their representation of a new agent in the UK – Paragon Processing Solutions

Since 1996 Zentjes Food has designed and built, in line Flatteners, Strip Cutters and Tenderisers, offering quality products with exceptionally competitive pricing.

More about Paragon here or visit the Zentjes website

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The Gunther GPA Tumbler Range

September 16, 2014/0 Comments/in Gunther, News, Paragon /by Paragon

Gunther Tumblers

The Gunther tumblers Model GPA 150/200/300/600 have a maximum capacity of 100 – 300Kg (depending on model and product) and have the following benefits and features:

Benefits:

Guaranteed intensive but gentle processing ensuring even distribution of flavour and tenderness. Guaranteed colour enhancement and uniformity and integrity of your final product

Features:

Manufactured in stainless steel
Drum tilt control by electro-mechanical gear motor
Vacuum pump for continuous or intermittent vacuum processing, with adjustable vacuum height
PLC control with 50 program capacity
Variable drum speed
Left or right drum rotation, giving different tumble action due to asymmetrical vanes
Hinged lid on 300/600 models (available as additional price option on 150/200 models)

A 99 program touch screen control is available for all Gunther tumbler models at additional cost, as is a USB printer connection and RS 232 interface.

A small Gunther tumbler could make a big difference to your business!

After Foodex 2014

April 15, 2014/0 Comments/in Blentech, Gunther, Magurit, News, Paragon /by Paragon

Paragon Processing Solution’s stand at the Foodex 2014 show in Birmingham was well attended, we certainly saw our fair share of visitors. It was good to see both new and familiar faces and we look forward to meeting up with you again in the future.

We were well supported by representatives from Magurit, Gunther and Blentech and visitors were able to take the opportunity to chat with them about their relevant processing needs and we were certainly encouraged by the response we had which indicates that the UK food manufacturing industry is continuing to grow.

We look forward to Foodex 2016- See you there!

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Paragon at Foodex 2014

February 18, 2014/0 Comments/in News, Paragon /by Paragon

Paragon Processing Solutions are proud to announce that they will exhibiting at Foodex 2014 on 24-26th March 2014.

We are going to be in Hall 20 at stand L353.

As agents for Blentech, Magurit, Gunther and Bridge, Paragon Processing Solutions will be attending Foodex.

As well as the Paragon team you will be available to meet Andreas Hager, Managing Director of Magurit, Daniel Voit, President of Blentech Corporation and Marcel Ohnesseit, Engineering Food Technologist at Gunther. All will be pleased to talk with you about their machinery and your respective processing needs.

On display will be a:

Magurit Fromat : Frozen block reduction machine.
Blentech Blentherm : Single shafted horizontal cooker
Gunther PI 54/ 105 : Injector

Paragon supports Charity Dudes

August 14, 2013/0 Comments/in News, Paragon /by Paragon

Paragon staff took part in the annual Charity Dudes 2hr Endurance Go Karting event on the 3rd August at Lydd Race Circuit this year to raise money for CLIC Sargent- The Childrens Cancer Charity.

The day went really well. Weather was brilliant again and we got a great day’s racing in. There were 7 teams and Paragon’s team came 5th on the day.

Charity Dudes raised a record £1010.74 for CLIC Sargent- The Childrens Cancer Charity.

They are a fundraising team made up of Matt Chance and Glenn Thompson and set it up as they love to push themselves to the limits with adventurous challenges and have always been like that. Over the last few years they started to do these challenges for different charities and found that they not only really enjoyed doing these challenges for them but also got a lot out of raising money for people less fortunate than them that really needed their help.

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