MSP Issue 32

NEWS
Fully Automatic Weighing and Batching of Fish and
Seafood Reduce Production Costs
ààDANISH FISH TECH GROUP
In the fish and seafood industry, products from the processing lines must be weighed and
batched for delivery. Accordingly, speed and accuracy are key factors to optimise production.
To meet the demands, Cabinplant is presenting a fully automated solution for weighing and
batching large portions of fish and seafood ensuring five times less give-away and thereby,
reducing production costs.
at 20 kilos,” says Søren Hansen. He
continues:
Cabinplant is introducing fully automatic weighing and batching of fish and seafood
ensuring five times less give-away and thereby, reducing production costs.
“For example, the weight empties
two portions of 4.8 kilos along
with two portions of 5.2 kilos
and transfers the four portions
to packaging in standard fish
boxes or typical Multivac thermo
forming machines. This way,
the Multibatcher handles up to
20 batches a minute with more
accuracy compared to other
weighing systems.”
ith other solutions the
“Wweighing accuracy of a
20-kilo batch can be up to +/- 200
grams, while the Multibatcher has
a give-away of maximum 40 grams
per weighed out portion. This way,
it ensures up to five times less giveaway
than other systems,” explains
Søren Hansen, Technical Manager,
Fish and Seafood Processing at
Cabinplant.
“The significant reduction of
give-away is directly tied to the
production costs, which of course
depend on the value of the product.
For example, a product is valued at
USD/kg 2.92 with ten batches a
minute. If we add up the reduction
of give-away on a yearly basis, it
comes to a total reduction worth
USD 210,000,” he says.
ACCURATE HIGH-
SPEED WEIGHING
The fully automatic Multibatcher
performs accurate high-speed
linear combinatorial weighing and
handles portion sizes between two
and 30 kilos of whole or processed
pelagic fish.
“Usually, weighing portions are
between 4.8 and 5.2 kilos. The
system then calculates which of the
weighing pans are most suitable for
obtaining accurate portion weight
LOW MAINTENANCE AND
CLEANING-FRIENDLY
In addition to high-speed and
weighing accuracy, the solution
requires minimal spare parts
maintenance and costs.
“The Multibatcher does not have a
lot of spare parts and therefore, it
is easy to maintain and clean,” says
Søren Hansen.
“At the same, the design is more
hygienic than comparable solutions
to the fish and seafood industry
because it is made from 100 percent
stainless steel and other food
approved materials,” he adds.
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www.cabinplant.com
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