Food Marketing & Technology - India May 2019 | Page 34

Processing
Maximum
‘time-in-meat’ ‘
Time-in-meat’ is a GEA injection
precision technique based on the
specific combination of stroke height
and injection cycle time, both optimized
for each product type. Thanks to this
time-in-meat technique, the needles
remain in the product longer during
injection, which results in better brine
uptake and more even distribution,
which significantly increases product
quality and consistency, efficiency and
yield.
Adjustable stripper plate
New GEA MultiJector brine injection system
with 2mm OptiFlex needles (Photo GEA)
The stripper plate on the GEA
MultiJector is adjustable so that
the pressure on the meat can be
varied – from a light touch to more
robust pressure – maximizing brine
distribution in certain products.
Simple cleaning
Pork bellies inside the GEA
MultiJector 2mm
2mm GEA OptiFlex nee-
dle – 68% stronger than
traditional stainless-steel
needles. (Photo GEA)
Needle cassette design of the
GEA MultiJector 2mm.
strength and flexibility: They are
68 percent stronger than traditional
stainless steel and will flex and recover
their shape, helping to prevent bent
or broken needles, while ensuring
consistent quality and maximum
productivity. This innovation mitigates
over or under-cured areas in the meat,
delivering more consistent taste and
colour. The needles are housed within
cassettes which provide a consistent
needle pattern; they can be exchanged
in blocks which simplifies cleaning
and allows for quick changeovers
and therefore improve flexibility and
reduce maintenance costs.
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The MultiJector includes a to date
unique
conveyor
belt
cleaning
system consisting of a hoisting
device mounted on a trolley. This
design allows the belt to be removed,
cleaned and returned by one person
without having to remove up any
downstream equipment. This simple
belt removal means the machine
can be easily accessed for quick and
thorough cleaning while minimizing
downtime.
Ultra-hygienic
frame design
The well-designed frame of the
MultiJector eliminates hidden or
inaccessible cavities that are difficult
to clean or inspect, featuring surfaces
that are easy to reach with horizontal
faces inclined to prevent fluid buildup.
All hoses, cylinders and pneumatic
systems are routed away from the food
zone. The bottom of the drive zone
is completely free of components for
effective inspection.