Double head meat injector for poultry, meat and seafood

Enhance processing speed and precision with a dual-head system designed for efficient moisture and flavor injection across various meats while ensuring reduced maintenance and superior hygiene in high-speed production environments.

Injects and Tenderizes Meats Efficiently

The UltraCAT Double Head Meat Injector from MEPSCO revolutionizes meat processing with precise injection and tenderizing capabilities. Its dual-head design accommodates up to 976 needles, offering flexibility for a variety of applications including chicken breasts, pork chops, and marinated seafood. The equipment operates at production rates up to 40,000 pounds per hour, efficiently enhancing meat moisture retention and consistency. Integrated with a PLC controller for seamless operation, the UltraCAT is ideal for continuous high-speed production environments, featuring an advanced self-cleaning filtration system to maintain hygiene with minimal manual intervention. Customizable needle configurations and modular conveyor technology enable easy adaptation to specific processing needs, ensuring robust integration into existing lines. Built with stainless steel for durability and compliance with stringent food safety standards, it promises reduced maintenance with support from MEPSCO’s 24/7 service team.

Benefits

  • Enhances production speed and consistency with dual-head design capable of processing up to 40,000 pounds per hour.
  • Reduces maintenance time through advanced self-cleaning filtration and hygienic stainless-steel construction.
  • Increases moisture retention and product quality with precise and uniform injection distribution.
  • Customizes to specific processing needs with flexible needle configurations and modular conveyor system.
  • Integrates smoothly into existing operations with intuitive PLC controls and minimal setup requirements.

General


Applications
Seafood,Meat,Ready meals,Poultry
End products
Pork chops,Chicken breasts,Ready-to-eat poultry meals,Marinated seafood,Seasoned pork ribs,Pork bellies,Convenience seafood dishes,Turkey fillets
Steps before
Brine Preparation,Grinding,Mixing,Portioning
Steps after
Coating,Cooking,Frying,X-Ray Inspection
Input ingredients
bone-in meats,boneless meats,pork bellies,poultry,seafood products,brine
Output ingredients
injected meats,tenderized meats,processed poultry,processed seafood,enhanced moisture meats
Market info
JBT is known for manufacturing innovative industrial machinery and solutions, particularly in the food processing and air transportation sectors, renowned for their advanced technology, reliability, and customer-focused engineered-to-order solutions tailored to specific industry needs.

Technical Specifications


Production Rate
Up to 40,000 pounds per hour
Needle Configuration
244,278,378,488,or 976 needles
Needle Size
3mm,4mm,5mm
Injection Range
3% to 85% on a single pass
Injection Speed
Up to 55 strokes per minute
Brine Holding Tank Capacity
112 gallons
Filtration System
Self-cleaning,rotary drum,dual inline filters
Automation Level
PLC-controlled
Touch Screen Size
7” PanelView Plus
Product Presets
100 presets

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Allen Bradley CompactLogix controller
Needle configuration
244 to 976 needles
Needle sizing options
3mm,4mm,5mm
Injection speed
Up to 55 strokes per minute
Production rate
Up to 40,000 pounds per hour
Injection range
3% to 85% on a single pass
Self-cleaning system
Rotary drum,dual inline filters

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Self-cleaning filtration system
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel

Physical Characteristics


Needle sizes
3mm,4mm,5mm
Needle count
244 to 976 needles
Needle spacing options
Flexible
Brine holding tank size
112 gallons
Conveyor belt
Modular
Filtration system
Self-cleaning

Custom Options


Needle Configurations
244,278,488 needle injection head or 244,378,488 needle tenderizer head
Injection Range
3% to 85% injection on a single pass
Needle Sizing Options
3mm,4mm,5mm
Production Rates
Up to 40,000 pounds per hour
Injection Speed
Up to 55 strokes per minute
Control Panel Type
Allen Bradley CompactLogix controller with 7” PanelView Plus touch screen
Product Presets
100 product presets
Conveyor Technology
Modular conveyor belt
Filtration System
Self-cleaning with rotary drum and dual inline filters