Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 32 2021 | Page 5

The Ishida FLEX-Grader offers a highspeed and accurate solution for the grading of fresh poultry and meat to a variety of different specifications , including specified weight , minimum weight or number per pack . It can also deliver target batching with tolerances and priorities , including product overlapping . An intuitive touch screen remote control ensures ease of set up and changeovers .
The FLEX-Grader features a modular design that is easily integrated into existing processing and packing lines which can be modified and adapted for changing requirements . It can incorporate between four and 32 collection bins in a variety of configurations including single , double and twin line layouts , handling pieces from 100mm to 400mm in length at speeds from 175 to 500 per minute .
As part of Ishida ’ s ability to supply complete turnkey lines tailored to individual customer requirements , the company also offers a full range of complementary machines including multihead weighers , tray sealers , leak detectors , checkweighers and X-ray inspection systems , with its IX-G2 model specially designed for the detection of low-density contaminants such as bone fragments in chicken fillets .
Ishida ’ s global network provides full local support for every FLEX-Grader installation to ensure optimum performance . The company ’ s aftersales service has continued to support customers across the EMEA region throughout the current pandemic using the latest in support technology , such as Augmented Reality for the delivery of remote training and servicing .
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