Industrial co-extrusion system for sausages with alginate casing

Eliminate the need for traditional sausage casings with a continuous, automated process that lowers costs by up to 40% while offering customization options for alginate casings in thickness and flavor, ideal for diverse product innovations.

Produces Sausage Products in Alginate Casings

The KLSH 153 ConPro system from Handtmann revolutionizes sausage production with its innovative co-extrusion process, allowing continuous operation without the need for conventional casings. This equipment is designed for the efficient production of sausage-shaped products using alginate casings, which are customizable in thickness, color, and taste. The system features dual Handtmann vacuum fillers for seamless coordination between filling and casing extrusion, maintaining a consistent output of up to 3,000 sausages per minute. Ideal for diverse applications ranging from meat-based to vegan and kosher products, it supports a calibre range of 8 to 32 mm and portion lengths starting from 40 mm. The KLSH 153 integrates easily into existing production environments with automated hanging and separating units, enhancing throughput and reducing labor costs. Its ability to operate continuously minimizes downtime and casing costs, achieving up to 40% cost savings compared to traditional methods. Made with high-quality materials, it ensures durability and robust performance, with customization available to meet specific production needs.

Benefits

  • Cuts production costs by up to 40% through continuous operation without casing changes.
  • Enables rapid production of up to 3,000 sausages per minute, enhancing processing efficiency.
  • Offers flexible casing customization, supporting diverse product lines from meat to vegan.
  • Streamlines operations with automated hanging and separating, reducing manual labor needs.
  • Ensures consistent quality with precise co-extrusion and customized casing options.

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
Fresh sausage longanizas,Chipolata,Dry sausage sticks,Fish sausage,Fresh sausage merguez,Endless string of sausages,Yoghurt sticks
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing,Emulsification
Steps after
Separating,Forming,Hanging,Smoking,Cooking,Baking,Packing,Freezing
Input ingredients
alginate paste,meat-based products,vegan products,vegetarian products,kosher products,halal products
Output ingredients
sausage-shaped products,sausages in alginate casing,cocktail sausages,fresh fried sausage,cabanossi,salami sticks,fish sausage,yoghurt sticks,chipolata,dry sausage sticks
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


Production speed
Up to 3,000 sausages per minute
Calibre range
8-32 mm
Portion length
from 40 mm
Production cost reduction
Up to 40%
Continuous production
Yes
Sausage calibre range
13 to 28 mm
Automation level
High automation potential
Casing type
Alginate

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC-controlled
Changeover time
Reduced set-up times
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
CIP/SIP
CIP
Cleaning method
Manual / Automated
Energy efficiency
High automation potential
Process flexibility
Flexible design of algorithms casing
Production output
Up to 3,000 portions/min

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Alginate casing
Cleanability
Easy to clean
Abrasion resistance
High durability
Corrosion resistance (e.g. saline solutions)
Resistant to saline environments
Customization in terms of thickness,colour,and taste
Customizable alginate
Density/particle size
Suitable for alginate paste feeding

Product type Characteristics


Product type
Sausage-shaped products
Product variety
Meat,vegan,cheese,etc.

Physical Characteristics


Calibre range
8-32 mm
Portion length
from 40 mm
Hanging unit with hook spacing
20 mm

Custom Options


Alginate casing thickness
Customisable
Alginate casing colour
Customisable
Alginate casing taste
Customisable
Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Modular system upgrade
Simple entry-level model upgrade
Product hanging options
Customisable