MeatMaster™ Flex is a “first-of-its-kind” X-ray solution for the meat industry. Exceptional mobility makes it easy to move and integrate into any production facility. Additionally, the agile analyzer is simple and easy to prepare for cleaning the entire production line.
A tilting function enables tilting of the conveyor up to 10 degrees. 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.
The MeatMaster™ Flex is a “first-of-its-kind” solution, developed to fit directly into any production process. It is designed to fit immediately after the grinder.
Exceptional instrument flexibility
The movable analyzer secures optimal flexibility during production and cleaning hours. The instrument is agile thanks to a unique tilting func¬tion that secures seamless integration with an existing production line.
In-line X-ray analysis with high performance
No sampling error because 100% of the meat is scanned. The solution provides information about content of fat, moisture and protein as well as the weight of the scanned meat. Additionally, foreign objects (bone, metal) are detected. The in-line X-ray analysis with MeatMaster Flex optimizes quality and earnings by efficiently managing the fat/lean mix in the product.
Smart-enabled data handling
The software solution helps you to hit your fat target in every batch and thereby secure that the desired product quality is reached.
The industry leading support package secures high up-time while re¬mote fleet management keeps everything and everyone measuring the same, all the while following standard operating procedures.
Sample type
All types of raw ground meat, chilled or frozen.
Parameters
Fat, moisture*, protein*, weight.
Foreign object detection (metal, bone).
Technology
X-ray
Specifications
| Products and performance | |||
| 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. 20 tons/hour (44,000 lbs./hour) (continues flow) Max. flow per minute: app. 330 kg/730 lbs. |
||
| Startup time | From cold condition: app. 12 min. From warm condition: app. 3 min. | ||
* Calculated parameters.
| 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/span> | ||
| 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 | ||
