Vacuum packaging system for whole birds and meat products

Optimize your packaging line with this high-speed vacuum system, engineered to ensure secure sealing and consistent quality for poultry, meats, and cheeses. Streamline air evacuation and clipping processes to enhance production efficiency and preserve product integrity.

Seals and Clips Vacuum Packages Efficiently

The Rota-Matic Vacuum Packaging System from TIPPER TIE is engineered for meticulous and efficient vacuum sealing of meats and cheese, meeting the demanding needs of food processing plants. This system excels with its high-speed operation, processing up to 52 packages per minute, leveraging its rotating vacuum nozzles to ensure consistent air evacuation and secure sealing. Designed for versatility, it handles a wide range of products from whole birds and muscle meats to cheese blocks and fresh ground meat chubs, making it ideal for varied applications in the food, poultry, meat, and dairy industries.

The Rota-Matic’s intuitive design allows seamless integration into existing production lines with configurable options like the Rota-Matic I for poultry, featuring a gravity-centered angled table for optimal bird packaging, and the Rota-Matic III for pork and diverse meat products with a flat table setup. It also offers a “Super” option with larger vacuum nozzles and an additional pump for accelerated air evacuation, increasing throughput. This equipment is constructed with a hygienic design that simplifies cleaning and complies with international standards, featuring fluted, Teflon-coated vacuum probes for durability. Supported by the JBT TIPPER TIE PRoCARE® program, it ensures reliable operation and easy maintenance, making it a robust and scalable solution for any food packaging company aiming for operational excellence.

Benefits

  • Increases packaging speed with up to 52 cycles per minute, boosting productivity.
  • Ensures product integrity with secure clipping, reducing packaging failures.
  • Adapts to various product sizes, enhancing versatility in production applications.
  • Lowers maintenance time with a simple design, improving operational efficiency.
  • Enhances hygiene and meets international standards, supporting food safety protocols.

General


Applications
Loaves,Fresh ground meat chubs,Rings,Whole muscle meats,Poultry products,Hams,Cheese blocks,Sausage chubs,Pork shoulders,Whole birds
End products
Kielbasa rings,Whole turkeys,Boneless chicken breasts,Honey-glazed hams,Frozen chicken thighs,Smoked pork shoulders,Pork sausages,Meatloaf,Ground beef chubs,Cheddar cheese blocks
Steps before
Preparation,Grinding,Mixing,Cutting,Injection
Steps after
Packing,Labeling,Chilling,Freezing,Distribution
Input ingredients
whole birds,whole muscle meats,cheese blocks,fresh ground meat chubs,sausage chubs,packaged pork shoulders,fresh ground meat,rings,loaves,half and whole hams,cheese,poultry products
Output ingredients
high-integrity vacuum packages,securely clipped packages,tight packages
Market info
JBT is known for manufacturing industrial ETO equipment, specializing in food processing and airport ground support systems. They are reputed for innovative solutions and reliable service in industries requiring sophisticated automated systems and machinery.

Technical Specifications


Speed
Up to 52 pieces per minute
Bag size range
8 – 20 inches (203 – 508 mm)
Rotating vacuum nozzles
8 or 16 nozzles
Production capacity
Clips packages every cycle
Pump configuration
Optional second pump
Automation
PLC-controlled

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC-controlled
High-speed operation
Up to 52 pieces per minute
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Cleaning method
Manual
Bag size range handling
8 – 20” (203 – 508 mm)
Vacuum nozzle configuration
8 or 16 rotating nozzles

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Meets international standards

Product type Characteristics


Bag size range
8 – 20” (203 – 508 mm)
Product types
Whole birds,whole muscle meats,cheese blocks,fresh ground meat chubs,sausage chubs
Vacuum packaging capability
Yes
Poultry product compatibility
Yes
Large cavity product suitability
Yes


Hygienic design standards
Meets international standards

Physical Characteristics


Rotating Vacuum Nozzles
8 or 16 nozzles
Bag Size
8 – 20” (203 – 508 mm)
Table Design
Angled / Flat
Footprint
Compact
Control Panel Type
Simple and effective design
Vacuum Nozzle Size
Larger nozzles for "Super" Rota-Matic

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen HMI
Nozzle configuration
8 or 16 rotating vacuum nozzles
Customization for specific meats
Rota-Matic I for poultry,Rota-Matic III for pork and other meats
Table design
Angled or flat table options
Pump option
Optional second pump for larger cavity products