Open flame grill marking system

Enhance your food products’ visual appeal with precision grill marking, ensuring consistent, high-quality results while adding a deliciously charred flavor that elevates taste profiles.

Applies Precise Grilling Marks and Searing

The Stein CM II Charmarker from Stein offers a sophisticated solution for food processors needing consistent and appealing grilling marks on poultry, meat, seafood, and plant-based products. This equipment utilizes a patented floating ring design to automatically adjust to various product contours, ensuring uniform marking for items up to 4.5 inches in height. With dual .6 million BTU/hr. gas burners, the CM II Charmarker provides efficient continuous high-speed operations, making it suitable for large-scale production environments. Available with both single and double-side marking capabilities, this unit seamlessly integrates into existing lines with PLC or push-button controls, and customizable conveyor extensions enhance product transfer. Constructed with a fully welded stainless-steel enclosure and components, it ensures durability and hygiene compliance, essential for the rigorous demands of the food processing industry.

Benefits

  • Enhances product visual appeal with precise, uniform grilling marks.
  • Improves flavor profiles through effective searing capabilities.
  • Adapts to products of varying heights, ensuring consistent quality.
  • Facilitates seamless production line integration with customizable configurations.
  • Minimizes maintenance with durable stainless-steel construction.

General


Applications
Seafood,Ready meals,Meat,Alternative meat,Poultry
End products
Grilled chicken breast,Plant-based burger patties,Seared salmon fillets,Char-grilled steak,Ready-to-eat grilled vegetables mix
Steps before
Portioning,Slicing,Injection,Marination,Grinding,Mixing
Steps after
Coating,Packing,Freezing,Chilling
Input ingredients
poultry,meat,seafood,alternative meat,ready meals
Output ingredients
grill-marked products,seared products,enhanced flavor profiles
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


Marking Capabilities
Single or double-sided
Marking Ring Adjustment
0.5 to 1 inch floating
Product Clearance
Up to 4.5 inches
Product Path
24 in. and 40 in.
Burner Capacity
0.6 million BTU/hr. each
Gas Burners
Dual
Enclosure Material
Stainless steel
Controls
PLC or push button
Conveyor Extensions
12 in. infeed and discharge

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Integrated steps
Searing and grilling
Product clearance
Up to 4.5 inches

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Stainless steel construction
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel

Product type Characteristics


Product clearance capacity
Up to 4.5 inches
Grill mark consistency
Automatic contour adjustment

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
N/A
Product clearance
Up to 4.5 inches
Marking ring spacing and edge profile
Customizable
Top marking rings adjustment
Float 0.5 in. to 1 in. on shaft
Infeed and discharge conveyor extensions
12 in.

Custom Options


Marking Ring Spacing
Customizable
Edge Profile
Customizable