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MeatMaster™ Flex

MeatMaster™ Flex

MeatMaster™ Flex is an in-line solution designed to fit immediately after the grinder. Its exceptional mobility makes it easy to integrate into any production facility, and the state of the art X-ray scans 100% of the meat with industry leading accuracy.

Value

Value

100% scanning of all raw meat. Scans all types of grinded meat, easy to move around and fits into any production facility.

Type sample

Type sample

All types of raw ground meat, chilled or frozen.

Parameters

Parameters

Fat, moisture, protein, weight. Foreign object detection (metal, bone).

Watch the MeatMaster™ Flex in action

Watch the MeatMaster™ Flex in action

See the MeatMaster™ Flex in action at a ground meat production site where the meat is passed through the scanning area using recipe settings to manage the fat/lean mix. When a foreign object is detected, the system stops, allowing safe and easy removal of the contaminated meat.
MeatMaster™ Flex hitting the sweet spot of fat/lean ratio

MeatMaster™ Flex hitting the sweet spot of fat/lean ratio

Some say ‘there’s no certainty in life’ but when it comes to fat/lean ratio, using x-ray technology, the MeatMaster line will scan 100% of your materials and give undeniable accuracy. With the MeatMaster Flex, you will get the extra mobility that many meat operations need. See the MeatMaster Flex in action for yourself.

Leading in-line X-ray analysis with MeatMaster™

Since MeatMaster™ was first launched in 2003, more than 500 units have been installed globally, covering applications as meat trimming in boxes or transported loose on the conveyor. The groundbreaking in-line X-ray analysis with MeatMaster™ has proven to be a great way to optimize quality and earnings by efficiently managing the fat/lean mix in the product while simultaneously checking for foreign objects.

Exceptional instrument flexibility

Standing on wheels, the unique flexibility makes it easy to fit the MeatMaster™ Flex into any production facility, with a minimum of space and installation requirement.

A tilting function makes it possible to tilt the conveyor up to 10 degrees and the main unit can be installed in two different heights.

Recipe handling

Dedicated installation after the grinder

The MeatMaster™ Flex is developed to fit into any production facility. It is an in-line solution designed to fit immediately after the grinder or into a production line with a compact production footprint.
Production line

Smart-enabled recipe handling

The intuitive recipe solution guides the operator to secure that batch targets are reached. The monitor will display the target volume and fat content of the selected batch. As the batch is produced, information about the development in volume and fat content is shown. Finally, also information about a detected foreign object will appear.

Advantages:

• No need for manual calculation (avoid risk of human errors)
• No need to use and maintain an external software program
• Increased productivity

Technical specification

Products measured and product presentation
Products Raw ground meat, loose on the belt, fresh or frozen
Parameters Fat, weight, protein*, moisture*. Foreign object detection: metal, bone
Performance

Fat: 0,8% RMSEP: 150 kg (330.6 lbs.).
Weight: ≤ 2% relative.
Foreign objects: Metal 3 mm. Bone 7 mm.

Measuring range 2% to 85% fat
Product temperature -20 °C to +40 °C
Product presentation Average meat height: 3 cm (1.18 in.) to 10 cm (3.94 in.).
Belt width, in-feed: 32 cm (12.6 in.) between side rails at in-feed
Capacity/max production volume App. 15 tons/hour (33.000 lbs./hour)** (continues flow) 
Max. flow per minute: app. 250 kg / 550 lbs**.
Startup time

From cold condition: app. 12 min. From warm condition: app. 3 min.

*Calculated parameters **W określonych warunkach wydajność może być większa

 

 

Technical specifications and installation requirements  

Dimensions (W x H x D) 185 x 210 x 85 cm (72.8 x 82.7 x 33.5 in.)
Max height with open front door 228 cm (90 in.)
Weight 590 kg (1300 lbs.)
Conveyor belt speed Up to 300 mm/sec = 18 m/min. (59.1 ft/min)
Mains supply

200-240 V / AC ±10 %, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz.
(US/CAN: 120 V /AC ±10 %, 2 phase, 60 Hz)

Power consumption 750 VA
Air supply Clean dry air at 2 bars (28 psi)
Flow: Approximately 15 l/minute
Dew point: Lower than the temperature at the MeatMaster™ Flex location
Altitude
Up to 2000 m (6557 ft)
Temperature
2 - 25 °C (max dT/dt 3 °C/3h) (35 - 77 °F. Max dT/dt 37.4 °F/3h)
Relative humidity
5 - 93 % RH. Wet or dry location
Pollution degree
Pollution degree 2
Protection class
IPX9 (Except X-ray warning lamp). All components rated IP69
Technology: X-ray

X-ray source specifications
Operated at 100 kV / 0.8 mA
X-ray emission
≤ 1µSv at 10 cm distance and <5 µSv at 5 cm distance
Interface

Instrument Interface
OPC UA, PLC/SCADA, FOSS Line Interface