Automatic brine injector for meat processing

Streamline your meat and seafood processing with a robust brine injector that enhances flavor consistency while reducing manual labor, ensuring precise brine distribution for superior product quality.

Injects Brine into Meat and Seafood

The PI 26 V from VAKONA GmbH is an automatic pickle injector tailored for the demanding environments of meat and seafood processing. Featuring a rugged and compact design, it delivers high injection accuracy, making it ideal for various applications such as ham, turkey breast, smoked salmon, and more. The precision needle heads with a quick-change needle bridge system ensure seamless operation, even with products containing bones. Equipped with a direct mechanical drive and a stainless steel centrifugal pump, the system maintains a complete separation of the pump cycle from electromechanical components, enhancing reliability and reducing maintenance.

The PI 26 V supports up to 26 needles, providing flexibility in injection patterns via adjustable conveyor belt feed settings. Its versatile control system includes up to 20 program locations for precise recipe management. Optional features such as a semi-automatic filter system and steaker knife device enhance functionality for specific product needs. Constructed from stainless steel, it’s easy to clean and maintain, ensuring continuous operation and reduced downtime. Ideal for craft businesses and SMBs aiming to streamline their pre-processing and processing tasks in food industries.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency and flavor with precise brine injection.
  • Minimizes maintenance and downtime with durable construction and easy-access components.
  • Adapts to diverse product types and bone structures, ensuring operational flexibility.
  • Streamlines cleaning processes with stainless steel and easily removable belt components.
  • Supports recipe management with programmable control system for tailored production.

General


Applications
Meat products,Food processing,Poultry,Delicatessen,Fish
End products
Turkey breast,Corned beef,Brined fish fillets,Marinated chicken breast,Ham,Bratwurst,Sausages,Smoked salmon,Pastrami,Roast beef
Steps before
Brine preparation,Meat slicing,Brine mixing,Meat selection
Steps after
Meat curing,Packaging,Chilling,Storage
Input ingredients
brine,meat products,fish,poultry
Output ingredients
brine-injected meat products,brine-injected fish,brine-injected poultry
Market info
Vakona Germany is known for manufacturing engineered-to-order industrial equipment, specializing in high-quality machines for food processing, particularly marinating and tumbling equipment, with a strong reputation for reliability and innovation in the market.

Technical Specifications


Injection needles
26
Length
1600 mm
Width
800 mm
Height
1850 mm
Length of conveyor belt
1250 mm
Max. product clearance
210 mm (optional 240 mm)
Working height
930 mm
Connected load
2.2 kW
Weight
450 kg
Automation
Infinitely variable control
Cleaning method
Easy to clean
Drive Type
Direct mechanical drive

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Automatic with manual options
Cleaning method
Easy to clean
Injection accuracy
High
Flexibility
High flexibility with optional equipment
Changeover time
Quick-change needle bridge system
Energy efficiency
Standard stainless steel centrifugal pump
Recipe management
20 program locations
Injection pattern variability
Mechanically adjustable

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy to clean
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes,stainless steel construction

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint (Length x Width x Height)
1600 mm x 800 mm x 1850 mm
Conveyor belt length
1250 mm
Conveyor belt width
345 mm
Max product clearance
210 mm (optional 240 mm)
Working height
930 mm
Weight
450 kg
Needle count
26

Custom Options


Needle bridge system
Quick-change needle bridge system
Belt drive
Independent belt drive