Tying solution for sausage products in natural and collagen casings

Efficiently portion and tie sausage products to perfection with innovative technology that eliminates the need for metal clips, ensuring a sustainable, handmade feel and reducing costs through precise weight accuracy and minimized casing use.

The IGS2-iT from Handtmann Inotec is an advanced tying and portioning machine specifically designed for sausage products in the small to medium calibre range. Utilizing a precise twine-based tying method, it eliminates the need for metal clips, enhancing both cost efficiency and environmental sustainability. The IGS2-iT excels in a variety of applications, from sausage and meat products to fish and dairy, making it ideal for food manufacturers and processors across industries. Capable of up to 280 tyings per minute, it provides high-speed and continuous operation with minimal casing waste due to its narrow product spacing. The machine’s intuitive touch control and modular design facilitate easy integration into automated production lines, allowing seamless changes in product types and calibres without tools. Constructed from stainless steel, the IGS2-iT ensures a hygienic production environment and meets global food safety standards. Additionally, its large twine rolls and automatic shutdown features minimize downtime and maintenance, making it a reliable component in any modern processing facility.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with up to 280 tyings per minute, minimizing bottlenecks.
  • Reduces casing costs by up to 40% thanks to precise twine tying.
  • Simplifies product changeovers with tool-free adjustments for different calibres and tying parameters.
  • Ensures hygienic production with full-pressure tying and stainless steel construction.
  • Decreases maintenance needs with quick twine changes and automatic shutdown features.
Applications
Sausage and meat products,Baked goods,Soups,Sauces,Combined products,Vegan and meat substitute,Salads,Pet food,Confectionery,Vegetarian,Stews,Fish and seafood,Dairy products
End products
Czech špekáčky,Regensburger sausage,Turkish sucuk,Russian sardelki
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing and massaging,Filling,Casing spooling
Steps after
Product hanging,Packing,Storage,Distribution
Input ingredients
natural casing,collagen casing,sausage filling
Output ingredients
tied sausage products,handmade-like appearance,sausage-shaped products with natural or collagen casings
Tying capacity
280 tyings/min
Product calibres
28 to 45 mm
Casing savings
Up to 40%
Portioning accuracy
Accurate to length and weight
Automation
Intuitive touch control
Design
CE-compliant stainless steel
Changeover time
Tool-free calibre,spacing,and tying parameters
Operating shutdown
Automatic line shutdown at twine or casing end
Working mechanism
Tying machine for single tying of sausage-shaped products
Integrated steps
Portioning,tying,automatic casing spooling
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Tying capacity
Up to 280 tyings per minute
Automation level
Intuitive touch control
Changeover time
Minimal due to automatic integration
Cleaning method
Hygienic design prevents residue
Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
High
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Density/particle size
28 to 45 mm
Discharge method
Swivelling filling tube
Tying variations
With or without hanging loops,supplementary twine
Control panel type
Touch control
Integration possibilities
Modular integration into automation processes
Supplementary twine options
With or without hanging loops
Supplementary twine options
Wide range of tying variations
Market info
Handtmann is known for its engineering expertise in providing high-quality, tailor-made processing solutions, particularly in the food industry, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and technical support in portioning and filling equipment.