Small Batch Equipment

Embarking on larger food processing projects can be daunting but starting small with food processing equipment can lay a solid foundation for future success. By investing in smaller-scale equipment initially, you gain valuable experience, refine your processes, and minimize risks before scaling up.

Below is a selection of equipment from some of our manufacturers for the smaller production process. From NPD and test kitchens through to full processing requirements for smaller batches.

Continuous Vacuum Filler – Omet F7

OMET F7 Continuous Vacuum Filler

The continuous vacuum filler model F7 is the ideal compact machine for the small businesses. This vacuum filler has options for a portioner, twist linker and a hydraulic loader (90 or 120 litres) for the production of sausages, burgers, meatball and many other food products.

• Strong construction completely in stainless steel
• Smooth surfaces and absence of corners for fast and effective cleaning
• The high manufacturing precision of mechanical parts of the pump set (with 8 or 12 vanes) in high resistance steel guarantees a delicate treatment of the product and long lasting use
• A standard asynchronous motor controlled by an inverter and an extremely simple control panel programmable with touch screen control, make this continuous vacuum fillers machine, simple to use, reliable and easy to maintain
• The joined effect of the 20 m³ vacuum pump and the auger with the counter-auger in the hopper assures compact and air-free products even with hard and low temperature raw materials
• Option to install (& after purchase) a hydraulic loader for 90, 120L. Hopper size of 90 & 160 litres available

Frozen Block Reducer – Magurit Fromat 042 Eco

Magurit Fromat 042 Eco

The Magurit Fromat 042 Eco is a frozen block reducer and is ideal for the cutting of frozen meat blocks into slices, or when fitted with a cross-knife head, into smaller sized pieces; perfect for further downstream processing equipment. Various different machines cater for production rates up to 800Kgs, cutting at temperatures as low as -25 degrees centigrade. Magurit models are stainless steel constructed and because of the very robust build, these machines will give many years of service.

The Fromat is gravity fed via slope, on which the blocks slide down to the cutting area. All machines have a strong hydraulic drive for operation of the knife head. The Fromat is the perfect machine for pre-cutting of blocks for further processing in bowl choppers and grinders. This type is suitable for all standard block shapes and sizes. The Fromat can cut meat at very low temperatures. The final cut pieces are typically used in raw sausage production. With different knife heads the desired cutting result will be obtained. The extremely sturdy machines work with high efficiency in butcher shops and industrial plants. Handling and cleaning are easy.

Magurit Fromat 042 Eco, frozen meat cutter with manual lift, cutting dimensions up to 480mm x 250mm x 750mm, processing temperature -25°C

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Injector – Gunther PI 265-17

Gunther PI265-17 Injector

With the pickling injectors from Günther you have the perfect tool to refine your products – be it with spices, additives or special features that only you know. Bring shelf life and taste to your products while working with a well thought-out, long-lasting machine with the highest standards thanks to over 40 years of experience in the food industry.

The Gunther PI 265-17 is an automatic pickle injector has been designed for the small to medium sized producer wishing to process both bone-in and boneless product and contains the following:

Benefits:

• Taste improvement through injected aromas and flavour carriers
• Better colouring and action due to injected salts
• Even redness and durability
• Better product consistency
• Juicier consistency of the end product
• Higher yield and increase in profit

Features:

• Stainless steel centrifugal pump – additional pumps for higher viscosities on request
• Pre-filter system to protect against clogged needles
• Special conveyor belts with food approval
• Stitch pattern changes for mechanical adjustment possible
• Each needle mechanically spring-loaded to protect against damage
• Complete separation of the brine circuit from electrical and mechanical components to minimize heat input to the brine

Lab Cheese Cooker – Blentech Cheeztherm

Blentech Lab Cheeztherm

Blentech’s laboratory cheese cooker – The Lab Cheeztherm is the efficient way to cook processed or analog cheese on a small, experimental scale. This system utilises twin horizontal agitation technology that has proven to produce high-quality finished products using a variety of processed and analog cheese formulations. The laboratory scale CheeseTherm is ideal for bench-top product formulation development allowing preparation of products on a small but scalable system. The cook chamber and agitator geometry is proportioned to deliver excellent mixing properties and even distribution of heat.

The counter-rotating twin solid screw agitator design gently blends the cheese while it imparts a controlled shearing action – improving quality. The “double action” of the two adjacent agitators moves the cheese in opposite directions continuously stretching the cheese. This stretching action is especially beneficial in developing the fibrous texture of mozzarella cheese.

The blending action and variable RPM of the counter-rotating twin agitators quickly “fuse” the steam and cheese particles together while kneading the moisture into the dry ingredients allowing them to hydrate properly.