Liquid smoke applicator for sausage production

Experience consistent flavor and improved peelability in your sausages with this advanced liquid smoke applicator, designed to maintain precise control over color and smoking processes while seamlessly integrating into high-speed production lines.

The Smoke-a-Matic from Marel is a precision-engineered liquid smoke applicator, designed specifically for the meat processing industry. This equipment sets itself apart by directly attaching to most linkers for in-line application, ensuring uniform flavor distribution and color control. It is ideal for use in sausage production, catering to products like frankfurters, bratwursts, and chorizo links. Operating continuously at high speeds, it allows producers to fine-tune pH and application temperature, enhancing product peelability while reducing overall processing time. The Smoke-a-Matic requires minimal maintenance, as it alleviates cleaning demands by preventing buildup in baffles, fans, and ducts. Designed for seamless integration within existing production lines, it is an indispensable tool for achieving consistent, high-quality smoked meat products efficiently.

Benefits

  • Enhances flavor consistency by applying precisely controlled liquid smoke.
  • Improves peelability, streamlining the sausage casing removal process.
  • Cuts processing time with high-speed, continuous operation.
  • Minimizes maintenance with a design that prevents buildup in ducts and fans.
  • Allows for seamless integration into existing sausage production lines.

General


Applications
Cocktail sausages,Brats,Hot dogs,Sausages,Linked products
End products
Andouille links,Cocktail wieners,Vienna sausages,Mini bratwurst,Chorizo links,Weisswurst,Kielbasa links,Boudin blanc,Frankfurters,Bratwurst
Steps before
Filling,Linking
Steps after
Sausage Peeling,Packing,Coating
Input ingredients
hot dogs,brats,cocktail sausages,linked products
Output ingredients
smoky flavor,improved peelability,consistent color,controlled flavor,controlled bite
Market info
Marel is known for its advanced food processing equipment, specializing in systems and services for poultry, meat, and fish industries. It is recognized for innovation, quality, and improving processing efficiency and sustainability.

Technical Specifications


Flavor control
Accurate control of smoke flavor
Color control
Accurate control of color
Application type
Inline smoking
Peelability improvement
Improves sausage peelability
Processing time
Reduced processing time
Cleaning reduction
No cleaning of baffles,fans,ducts
Temperature control
Application temperature control
Compatibility
Works with linked products
PH control
Control of PH

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Inline smoke application
Integrated steps
Linking to smoke application
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Automation level
PLC-controlled
CIP/SIP
No more manual cleaning

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Heat Sensitivity
Low
Container type
Sausage casings (cellulose/collagen)

Physical Characteristics


Attachment method
Direct attachment to linkers
Discharge method
In-line application

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC or integrated HMI
Integration possibilities
Direct attachment to most linkers
Smoke intensity control
Adjustable settings for flavor and color
Temperature control
Variable application temperature
PH control
Adjustable for consistent results