Sausage peeling is an important step in the processing of industrial meat products. Very often in the factories where we work, peeling is carried out using a steam sausage peeler, which uses steam under pressure to peel the casings from cooked sausages in a very quick and uniform manner. However, where there is a problem with an unstable or uneven supply of steam, this method can be a problem and an alternative such as a soaking sausage peeler could be used instead to keep production flowing at a constant level without a drop in quality.
Before we go on to look at the alternatives that are available to an unstable steam system it is sensible to outline how this instability affects a customer’s use of the system.
Proper control of steam pressure at factories that rely on steam to peel products from their casings is often challenging and leads to variable peeling results. Such inconsistent removal of the casings from products can result in some of the product’s casing not being completely removed. The remnants of the product’s casing can be damaged during the peeling process or even torn into pieces and cause excess waste. In order to regain control over the inconsistent removal of the product’s casings, plant personnel must stop and re-calibrate the process on a regular basis. Such process interruptions result in plant downtime. In addition, the pieces of casing that are left on the sausages after the peeling process can be very difficult to remove and can result in unsightly as well as unpalatable products.
Unstable steam supply can generate products of uneven quality, also it increases costs for the operation. Higher consumption of energy is required by boilers for pressure stabilization. Need for more frequent maintenance of equipment appears due to temperature fluctuations causing scaling and corrosion. Manually peeling products or setting up required machinery for peeling in case of unstable steam supply increases labor costs. Low production rates result in failures of delivery times and low customer satisfaction.
In many factories suffering from variable steam conditions, Soaking-based technologies offer a robust alternative.
Our soaking sausage peeler is a controlled immersion system. Steaming individual sausages can cause uneven peeling and even break the sausage. Instead, the soaker gently submerges the product in warm water or a mild solution to loosen the casing. Because the machine can be set for a precise temperature as well as soaking time, the peeling process works well on all types of sausage—natural, collagen or cellulose casings—and produces consistent results without breaking the casing to ruin the form and texture of the product.
Soaking peelers are generally independent of central steam systems, provide consistent performance when no stable steam supply is available, consume less energy than steam heating as it only requires moderate water temperature to be achieved, less maintenance is required as there are fewer moving parts and less chance of scale forming up inside pipes and valves. For these reasons Soaking type technology is the best solution for providing stable reliable performance on a cost effective basis.
New designs of sausage peelers, both steam peelers and soaking peelers, are increasingly automated and designed with the highest standards of hygiene to meet the needs of the modern food processing industry.
In order to peeling in an automated manner with precise control is key. Various sensors are in place to read water temp, soaking time and peeling force. With the use of a Programmable logic controller (PLC) the human can change variables as required based on different sausage types and their casing types. The use of data logging allows for all parameters to be logged for audits and for traceability purposes within a regulated food manufacturing environment.
When designing food processing equipment, the choice of materials for ensuring a high level of hygiene is very important. The use of stainless steel in the construction of equipment guarantees that it will not rust, even in very humid environments, typical of meat processing plants. Designing equipment with smooth surfaces is also essential to prevent the buildup of bacteria, as any crevices can accumulate residues. The choice of materials for our sausage peelers also means that they are compliant with the international food safety regulations, and are therefore able to work in perfect safety in accordance with the main HACCP and ISO 22000 food safety standards.
When selecting production equipment due consideration must be given to the required production and the long-term operation of the equipment.
The initial consideration would be the daily throughput of your plant and the suggested capacity and cycles of relevant machinery. It may not be cost effective to implement a system that requires constant high pressure steam supply where this is not currently available on a consistent basis. Also machines must be flexible and enable production of different sizes of sausages using different diameters and casings. This will allow you to offer a variety of different products without the need to change your machinery.
When choosing between models, don’t just look at the initial purchase price. Look at the Total Cost of Ownership. Look at spare parts availability, suggested servicing, and the ease of the cleaning procedures. Models that make cleaning easier and reduce downtime are likely to be more cost effective in the long term. For example, an energy efficient steam sausage peeler could be ok for sites with stable utilities. However, sites with variable utilities will get more benefit from the soaking system’s lower maintenance.
LungTai Machinery (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd. is a leading global provider of industrial sausage processing solutions. LungTai Machinery (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd. produces high-quality steam-type and soaking-type sausage peelers. With experience of supplying all kinds of factories and different installations with unstable supply of utilities, the company has become a reliable partner. Their sausage peelers are sturdy enough for continuous usage and are made of high quality stainless steel. Engineered with automation technology, sausage peelers by LungTai Machinery (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd. enable their users to produce sausages with precise and constant parameters. Such equipment is also capable of meeting highest standards of hygiene and complying with relevant international food processing legislation. Reliable and easy for maintenance, sausage peelers are ideal for modern meat processing plants. LungTai Machinery (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd.’s long experience in its field allows it to offer first-class equipment for production of sausages and other similar products.
Factories are increasingly finding that despite having a steam supply, it is not always stable enough to allow normal production. Our Soaking-Type Sausage Peeler removes the need for a central boiler and produces consistent peeling results time after time. It takes only seconds to peel a sausage and the peeler is easy to use and operate. No longer will you have to shut down production due to lack of steam pressure or have to spend hours of labor to manually reposition the links. Soaking-Type peelers are highly energy efficient and require less heat than high pressure steam systems, thus saving you a great deal of money in the long term running costs. Advanced production lines are expected to operate 24 hours a day and produce consistent results. Our peelers can meet the strict hygiene requirements of global markets. We at LungTai Machinery (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd. are happy to supply you with the best suited peeler and also provide you with after sales service and flexible production line configuration.
These type of peelers use high pressure steam vapor to quickly remove the casings but require a constant heat source. The soaking peelers use controlled water immersion to achieve the same results without the constant supply of steam.
Yes, modern processing lines can process products with natural casings as well as collagen or cellulose casings. The processing parameters of temperature, time and mechanical stress can be adjusted as required for the product concerned.
Routine cleaning after each production cycle is recommended; preventive maintenance every few months helps ensure long-term reliability, especially in high-volume operations.
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