Automatic tray loader for minced meat portions

Streamline your tray loading process by integrating a flexible and fully automatic system designed to optimize efficiency, minimize manual intervention, and maintain consistent product quality across diverse food products.

Automates Portioning and Tray Loading

The ES 388 Tray Loading System from the esteemed Handtmann Group revolutionizes automated food portioning and packaging. Uniquely designed for medium-to-large scale operations, it integrates with GMD minced meat portioners to streamline processes from filling to tray loading. Ideal for diverse applications, it creates minced beef patties, vegan sausage links, and more, with impeccable weight accuracy thanks to its optional WS 910 advanced weighing system. The modular design accommodates easy integration and flexible tray formats, while the centralized Handtmann control system enables seamless synchronization and simple operation. Engineered for sustainability, the system reduces labor costs and enhances production efficiency. Its robust construction allows for optimal hygiene through open design and easy cleaning, ensuring compliance with stringent food safety standards. Suitable for dynamic production environments, the ES 388 offers customizable modules and engineering support to fit unique processing requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational efficiency by automating filling to packaging, reducing manual labor.
  • Maintains consistent product quality and weight accuracy with integrated weighing and sorting systems.
  • Adapts to varied production needs with flexible tray sizes and quick changeovers.
  • Ensures hygienic processing with open design for easy cleaning and reduced contamination risk.
  • Integrates seamlessly with existing production lines for improved workflow and control.

General


Applications
Sausage and meat products,Baked goods,Soups,Sauces,Combined products,Vegan and meat substitute,Salads,Pet food,Confectionery,Vegetarian,Stews,Fish and seafood,Dairy products
End products
Chicken nuggets,Nut-free energy bars,Minced beef patties,Meatballs,Grilled cheese sandwiches,Vegan sausage links,Pre-cooked stew portions,Creamy sauce sachets,Jelly-filled confectionery,Ready-to-eat soup packages,Plant-based burger patties,Cheese-filled fish fillets,Seafood croquettes,Tofu sausage rolls,Vegetarian meatloaf,Canned cat food,Canned dog food
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing,Portioning,Separating
Steps after
Weighing,Sorting,Packaging
Input ingredients
minced meat,trays
Output ingredients
minced meat portions,packaged products
Market info
Handtmann is known for its engineering expertise in providing high-quality, tailor-made processing solutions, particularly in the food industry, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and technical support in portioning and filling equipment.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Fully automatic
Capacity
Medium-scale and industrial-scale
Integration
Integrated GMD 99-2 or GMD 99-3 minced meat portioner
Weight control
Handtmann WS 910 advanced weighing system
Tray packaging flexibility
Various tray formats
Manual intervention
Eliminated
Weight accuracy
Excellent weight accuracy
Process control
Simplest operation via Handtmann control system

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Fully automatic tray loading
Integrated Steps
Filling,portioning,and packaging
Automation Level
Fully automatic with manual option
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Inline Continuous
Cleaning Method
Open machine design for optimal cleaning
Changeover Time
Tray change within seconds
Weight Control
Advanced weighing system integration
Tray Positioning
Automatic or manual

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Hygienic design

Product type Characteristics


Tray size
Various
Filling Type
Minced Meat
Packaging Type
Tray
Portion size
Flexible
Product Transfer
Automatic/Manual

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Modular design for flexible installation
Tray format flexibility
Handles diverse tray packaging
Manual vs. automatic operation
Optional manual tray positioning
Discharge method
Tray loading with integrated portioning

Custom Options


Tray format flexibility
Wide range of tray formats
Integration capability
Integrated with GMD 99-2 or GMD 99-3 portioner
Weight control module
WS 910 advanced weighing system
Sorting module
SB 913 sorting belt for weight control
Manual tray positioning
Optional manual positioning available
Handtmann Line Control (HLC)
Start/stop scenarios,central programme changeover
Networking with HCU software
Optional
Modular design
Accommodates different installation options