Brine injector for bacon and poultry

Ensure precise brine distribution and retention in meat processing with advanced injection technology, enhancing product quality, taste consistency, and yield while preventing needle breakage and simplifying equipment cleaning.

Injects Brine Precisely into Meat Products

The GEA MultiJector 2mm from GEA Group is a specialized brine injector, designed to enhance marination processes in meat and poultry production. Featuring unique 2mm OptiFlex needles, it ensures precise and consistent brine distribution, reducing needle breakage and optimizing quality. Ideal for bacon, poultry, and spare ribs, this system maintains high moisture and flavor retention. The modular design facilitates quick manifold changes and CIP-ready cleaning, ensuring minimal downtime. Integrating seamlessly with production lines, it includes optional brine chilling and shaking systems for better product texture and yield. With automated operation and intuitive controls, it fits perfectly within high-speed processing environments, supporting efficient production with minimal manual intervention.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency and quality through precise brine distribution.
  • Boosts productivity with quick needle cassette changeover and easy cleaning.
  • Increases yield potential with optimal brine retention and flavor infusion.
  • Minimizes manual labor through automated cleaning and intuitive operation.
  • Integrates effectively into existing lines with seamless upstream and downstream compatibility.

General


Applications
Bacon,Spare ribs,Poultry
End products
Smoked bacon rashers,Bone-in chicken thighs,Barbecue spare ribs,Boneless chicken breast,Bacon slices,Chicken wings
Steps before
Brine preparation,Brine chilling
Steps after
Shaking,Brine chilling,Brine filtration
Input ingredients
bacon,boneless poultry,bone-in poultry,spare ribs,brine solution
Output ingredients
brine-injected bacon,brine-injected poultry,brine-injected spare ribs,enhanced product quality,consistent taste,longer shelf life,improved color,high yield
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Belt width
700 mm
Dimensions (HxWxD)
2175 x 1610 x 2885 mm
Product height
180 mm
Injection height
140 mm
Number of needles
792
Needle diameter
2 mm
Brine temperature range
2°C to 4°C (35.6°F to 39.2°F)
Time-in-Meat technique
Optimized stroke height and injection cycle
Needle cleaning stages
5 (cold water,hot water,ultrasonic vibration,high-pressure air,UV treatment)

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Changeover time
7-9 minutes
CIP/SIP
Automatic needle cleaning
Cleaning method
Automatic with GEA NeedleCleaner
Energy efficiency
High due to modular design and automation

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
Suitable for food-grade applications
Cleanability
Easy to clean with automatic cleaning systems
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
High resistance to standard brine additives
Density/particle size
Compatible with varied brine solutions

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
2175 x 1610 x 2885 mm
Belt width
700 mm
Product height
180 mm
Injection height
140 mm
Number of needles
792

Custom Options


Needle size
2mm OptiFlex needles
Needle material
OptiFlex material
Modular design
Exchangeable manifold needle cassettes
Conveyor system
Easy-to-clean conveyor belt by a single person
Switching flexibility
Recipe program for switching product
Cleaning system
Automatic needle cleaning with GEA NeedleCleaner