Industrial food grinder for meat and vegetables

Enhance your grinding process with a robust solution designed to efficiently handle fresh and frozen meats, providing seamless integration into processing lines for continuous, high-speed operations.

Grinds and Cuts Fresh and Frozen Foods

The GEA PowerGrind, from the renowned supplier GEA, offers a robust and flexible solution for processing fresh and frozen meats, vegetables, and pet foods. Its unique two-worm configuration efficiently handles high capacities, with options for 200- or 280-mm diameters, optimizing texture and minimizing waste. This system features an auto-reverse feeder worm to prevent overfeeding, ensuring smooth product flow. The PowerGrind can process up to 30 tons of fresh meat per hour and 11 tons of frozen products, supported by a heavy-duty, oil-cooled gearbox for reliable operation. Designed for integration into automated production lines, it features easy-to-assemble parts for efficient cleaning and maintenance. Customizable cutting tools and configurations ensure the equipment meets diverse processing needs. The machine is engineered for easy sanitation, with separated drive and product zones. The PowerGrind combines high-speed capability with energy efficiency and low maintenance requirements, making it ideal for food processors, meat processing plants, and pet food manufacturers seeking reliable and seamless grinding solutions.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with high-capacity grinding of up to 30 tons per hour.
  • Minimizes product waste through precise cutting and reduced fines generation.
  • Simplifies sanitation processes with easy (dis)assembly and clean design.
  • Integrates seamlessly into automated lines, reducing manual handling and operational costs.
  • Optimizes product consistency and quality suitable for diverse food processing applications.

General


Applications
Minced meat,Pet food,Frozen vegetables,Ground meat,Sausages
End products
Beef patties,Kibble,Pork sausages,Frozen peas,Chicken mince
Steps before
Pre-mixing,Tempering,Sorting
Steps after
Forming,Packing,Distribution
Input ingredients
fresh meat,frozen meat,meat blocks,frozen vegetables
Output ingredients
ground meat,sausages,minced meat,pet food,ground frozen vegetables
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


Feeder Worm
Auto-reverse
Cutting Configuration
Two-worm
Hopper Volume (PowerGrind 200)
450 L
Hopper Volume (PowerGrind 280)
600 L
Dimensions (PowerGrind 200)
2700x1500x2100 mm
Dimensions (PowerGrind 280)
3300x1600x2200 mm
Machine Weight (PowerGrind 200)
3400 kg
Machine Weight (PowerGrind 280)
5000 kg
Electric Power (PowerGrind 200)
67-87 kW
Electric Power (PowerGrind 280)
128-158 kW
Processing Capacity (Fresh Meat)
Up to 30 t/h
Processing Capacity (Frozen Meat)
Up to 11 t/h
Cutting Tools
3 or 5-piece
Cutting Tool Variety
Solid/Inserts
Pre-Cutter Option
Fixed

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Changeover time
N/A
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Freezing compatibility
Fresh and frozen meat
Feeder worm type
Auto-reverse
Pre-cutter type
Fixed

Physical Characteristics


Machine dimension
GEA PowerGrind 200
Machine dimension
GEA PowerGrind 280
Machine weight
GEA PowerGrind 200
Machine weight
GEA PowerGrind 280
Hopper volume
GEA PowerGrind 200
Hopper volume
GEA PowerGrind 280
Hole plate size
Ø 200- and 280-mm versions
Discharge method
Modular design with separate feeder and processing worms

Custom Options


Control Panel Type
PLC-controlled
Integration Possibilities
Modular design
Feeder Worm Options
Auto-reverse feature
Pre-cutter Options
Optional fixed pre-cutter
Cutting Tool Options
3 or 5-piece cutting sets
Particle Sorting Options
Optional hard particle sorting device
Loading and Handling Equipment
Fully automated production lines