FoodEurope Issue 4 2016

processing & packaging 43
application window. The GEA
PowerGrind now goes further, and
it does it in two important ways.
First, we made it even more
robust, including the screws. But
beefing up the construction is only
part of the story. We’ve also made
the grinder smarter. We’ve
incorporated a (patent pending)
technology that automatically
reverses and then restarts the
feeder screw if the machine
senses that the processing screw
is being fed with too much
product. This keeps the machine
going.” Another significant
contribution to the GEA
PowerGrind’s ability for
uninterrupted continuous operation
is the infeed hopper, which is
designed in such a way that the
loading of meat blocks from meat
trolleys or bins does not lead to
stoppages relating to bridging.
…then we made it easier to work
with
Harrie continues, “Another way to
boost productivity is to make the
machines easier to work with. For
example, the two-worm
configuration reduces changeover
times because the same machine
set-up can be used for both frozen
and fresh meat.
Reverse operation of the
processing worm enables the
cutting tool to be changed with
ease even if the machine is loaded.
It’s a one-man job that uses a
smart trolley and doesn’t need a
crane.”
…and now we’ve made it even
more hygienic and safer
Willem adds, “In terms of hygienic
design, many industrial meat
grinders out there are only just
catching up with what our
All joints in the
processing areas are
fully welded and
rounded, and all
surfaces are inclined to
prevent puddles. The
drive zone and
processing zone are
fully separated
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