GEA MultiJector 2 mm brine injection system

GEA’s MultiJector 2 mm brine injection system is specifically dedicated to precise bacon and poultry processing, for 700 mm-wide lines. The system features 2 mm OptiFlex needles promoting a tight injection pattern and allowing for good injection accuracy, product quality and consistency. The equipment is seamlessly integrated with the company’s SuperChill brine chiller and the MultiShaker that removes excess brine, closes needle marks and activates proteins, resulting in low standard deviation during production and increasing quality, yield and profit.

The 2 mm OptiFlex injector needles combine strength and flexibility: the company claims they are 68% stronger than traditional stainless steel and will flex and recover their shape, helping to prevent bent or broken needles while ensuring consistent quality and maximum productivity. This mitigates over- or under-cured areas in the meat, delivering more consistent taste and colour. The needles are housed within cassettes which provide a consistent needle pattern; they can be exchanged in blocks, which simplifies cleaning and allows for quick changeovers.

The stripper plate on the injection system is adjustable so that the pressure on the meat can be varied — from a light touch to more robust pressure — maximising brine distribution in certain products.

It includes a conveyor belt cleaning system consisting of a hoisting device mounted on a trolley. This design allows the belt to be removed, cleaned and returned by one person without having to remove up any downstream equipment. This simple belt removal means the machine can be easily accessed for quick and thorough cleaning while minimising downtime.