High-accuracy brine injector for meat processing

Enhance meat, fish, and poultry flavors while ensuring consistent quality with a high-precision brine injector designed for versatile applications and seamless integration in processing lines.

The PI 52 V from VAKONA GmbH is an advanced pickle injector tailored for the food processing industry. Its rugged construction and compact design ensure durability and efficient space utilization. This machine excels in injecting brine into a variety of products, such as bacon, ham, smoked salmon, and injected chicken breasts, enhancing flavor and moisture retention. With precision needle heads and a quick-change system, the PI 52 V allows for high injection accuracy and flexibility. It integrates seamlessly into processing lines with its direct mechanical drive and independent belt drive options, supporting both automatic and semi-automatic operations. Equipped with a stainless steel centrifugal pump and a pre-filter system, it provides a reliable and clean injection process. The system’s PLC-controlled interface allows for customizable injection patterns and process parameters, enhancing operational precision and efficiency. Suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, the PI 52 V is easy to operate, maintain, and clean, making it an excellent choice for optimizing product quality and production efficiency.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality with precise brine injection.
  • Streamlines operation with user-friendly controls and recipe management.
  • Reduces cleaning time with easy-to-remove conveyor belt and components.
  • Minimizes maintenance downtime through durable, low-maintenance design.
  • Enhances production line efficiency with customizable injection patterns and process parameters.

General


Applications
Meat products,Fish products,Poultry products
End products
Corned beef,Injected chicken breasts,Ham,Turkey slices,Smoked salmon,Bacon,Marinated fish fillets
Steps before
Brine Preparation
Steps after
Packing,Chilling,Curing,Marinating
Input ingredients
raw meat products,poultry,fish,brine solution
Output ingredients
brine injected meat products,tenderized meat,brine injected poultry,brine injected fish
Market info
Vakona Germany is known for manufacturing engineered-to-order industrial equipment, specializing in high-quality machines for food processing, particularly marinating and tumbling equipment, with a strong reputation for reliability and innovation in the market.

Technical Specifications


Injection needles
52
Connected load
2.2 kW
Weight
480 kg
Length
1600 mm
Width
800 mm
Height
1850 mm
Length of conveyor belt
1250 mm
Max. product clearance
210 mm (optional 240 mm)
Working height
930 mm
Automation
Infinitely variable control
Pump type
Stainless steel centrifugal pump
Conveyor belt material
Polyethylene

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Automatic brine injection
Integrated steps
Needle head and belt drive
Flexibility
Adjustable injection pattern
Automation level
Infinitely variable control of process parameters
Cleaning method
Easy to clean design
Changeover time
Quick needle bridge system
Operation
Easy operation
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy to clean
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel construction
Biological compatibility
Suitable for food contact
Abrasion resistance
Rugged construction

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
1400x560 mm (PI 17 V),1400x700 mm (PI 21 V),1600x800 mm (PI 26 V),1600x800 mm (PI 52 V)
Height
1750 mm (PI 17 V),1760 mm (PI 21 V),1850 mm (PI 26 V),1850 mm (PI 52 V)
Conveyor belt length
1150 mm (PI 17 V),1100 mm (PI 21 V),1250 mm (PI 26 V),1250 mm (PI 52 V)
Special conveyor belt material
Polyethylene
Max. product clearance
180 mm (PI 17 V),210 mm or optional 240 mm (PI 21 V,PI 26 V)
Weight
290 kg (PI 17 V),320 kg (PI 21 V),450 kg (PI 26 V),480 kg (PI 52 V)
Compact design
Yes
Discharge method
Conveyor belt

Custom Options


Control panel type
Additional controller with infinitely variable control
Conveyor belt settings
Variable by mechanical adjustment
Optional Equipment
Semi-automatic filter system for fish and poultry
Optional Equipment
Steaker knife device for boneless products
Manual injection capability
Manual injection connection