Sausage linking system for consistent weight and length control

Achieve precision in sausage production with high-speed linking and metering, ensuring perfect weight and length consistency for every batch.

The Frank-A-Matic Linker LK 0400 series from Marel is designed to revolutionize sausage production through exceptional consistency and efficiency. This high-speed, semi-automatic machine is ideal for processing a variety of sausages, including frankfurters, bratwursts, and plant-based options. It operates by precisely filling, linking, and hanging sausages, ensuring accurate weight control and significantly reducing meat leakage. The revamped metering pump and casing hopper enhance operational reliability while improving casing handling. With a capacity of up to 6,600 lbs/hr, the LK 0400 integrates seamlessly into existing lines, utilizing an easy-to-use touchscreen HMI for simple operation. Available with various conveyor styles, it supports diverse sausage types, offering flexibility and customization. The equipment is constructed with sloped surfaces for improved sanitation and features the latest mechanical and electrical components for optimal performance. Marel’s widespread network ensures comprehensive service support, while the equipment’s design aligns with industry standards for ease of cleaning and maintenance.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency and quality with precise weight control.
  • Increases production speed while minimizing casing waste.
  • Reduces operational costs with reliable, low-maintenance components.
  • Easily adapts to varied sausage types and production requirements.
  • Simplifies cleaning and sanitation processes, ensuring food safety compliance.
Applications
Prepared foods,Sausages
End products
Bratwursts,Breakfast sausages,Smoked sausages,Cocktail sausages,Plant-based sausages,Chorizo,Frankfurters,Italian sausages,Kielbasa,Hot dogs,Chicken sausages
Steps before
Meat preparation,Grinding,Emulsification
Steps after
Hanging,Packing,Sterilization
Input ingredients
cellulose casings,collagen casings,sausage meat,prefab collagen casing
Output ingredients
linked sausages,cased products,sausages with consistent weight and length
Sausage caliber range
14-34 mm
Sausage length range
60-360 mm
Maximum machine capacity
6,600 lbs/hr
Casing slug length
430/530 mm
Automation
Touchscreen HMI
Conveyor types
Vertical hooks,horizontal hooks,continuous oven chain
Automation level
Touchscreen HMI
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Energy efficiency
Low operation costs
Cleaning method
Designed with sanitation in mind
Changeover time
Improved speed and reliability
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Control panel type
Touchscreen HMI (Human Machine Interface)
Conveyor types
VC 3030,HC 4030,JC 8000
Metering pump design
Redesigned for increased speed and reliability
Linking assembly
Food-grade polyurethane belts
Casing hopper design
Improved for gentler handling
Sloping vertical surfaces
Designed to aid sanitation
Control panel type
Touchscreen HMI
Conveyor styles
Four styles available (Vertical hooks,Horizontal hooks,Continuous oven chain)
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.