GEA MultiTrack
General info The GEA MultiTrack is an on-line meat analyser for measuring fat, moisture and protein in unprocessed meat with up to 2% salt, but without spices, water, ice or any other additives. Mechanically Deboned Meat (MDM) and petfood raw materials can also be analysed. Measuring is performed continuously in the process, whether done in a mixer or in a screw conveyor during filling. MultiTrack enables the fat and lean meat ratio of a batch to be automatically measured and standardized. Reduced lean give-away Consistent product quality No human interaction Representative of whole batch Full documentation and traceability Working principle The GEA MultiTrack is based on NIR transmission technology. The sampling device automatically and continuously extracts random samples during the process, ensuring the results are representative of the entire batch - another advantage over the hand-picked sample method. Near-infrared light is emitted by a lamp and passed through the meat in the detector unit. Non-absorbed light is measured by a detector and the data is by a software algorithm converted into the actual fat, moisture and protein content. NIR transmission technology Representative sampling Independent prediction of fat, moisture and protein Performance The GEA MultiTrack is a precision in-line fat analyser with an accuracy of 1 % for fat. Measuring is continuously performed in the process, either in a mixer, screw conveyor or pipeline. The results can be used for batch quality control documentation as well as for standardization of a batch to a certain fat target. The system is supplied with calibration for fresh or frozen pork and beef with a fat content from 4% to 65%. Other calibrations with fat range up to 85% are available as options. Conventional off-line analysis systems take representative samples that need to be prepared prior to analysis. Even with fast off-line analysis systems, this approach means the machines are non-productive for up to 15 minutes while waiting for results. With the GEA MultiTrack on-line continuous fat analysis, the results for fat, moisture and protein are available the moment production stops, minimizing delays. Based on these results, an integrated standardization module calculates the amount of fat or lean needed to reach the required target. Precise measurement of fat, moisture and protein Standardization calculator Reduced lean give-away Increased line capacity Several calibrations available as option GEA MultiTrack 2/5
Flexibility The GEA MultiTrack can be mounted on the following machines, new as well as existing: All GEA Mixers GEA ScrewLoader 400 or bigger screw conveyors Mounting options Fits on ProMix, UniMix and ScrewLoaders Return on investment Lean give-away can be reduced by up to 3 % due to the fact that MultiTrack is analysing each and every batch instead of just manual spot samples, and because the fat target value can be moved closer to the declaration limit. MultiTrack is giving the fat result and amount of correction material imidiately after the filling process is finished, which means that capacity can be improved by up to 20 % due to no waiting time for manual sampling, sample preparation and off-line analysis. Return of investment can be less that 0.5 year. Lean give-away reduced by up to 3 % Capacity improvement up to 20 % Payback time < 0.5 year Hygiene The GEA MultiTrack is designed for easy handling and sanitation with either fixed or hinged detector unit. The feed system is pumping the meat through the detector unit after which the meat is returned by a 3 pipe with inspection glass and a manual 3-way valve for easy sample extraction. An accessory trolley for easy storage and cleaning of parts is included. Easy operation and cleaning Hygenic design and easy to sanitize Easy sample extraction Safety The GEA MultiTrack fully complies with CE regulations. CE approval GEA MultiTrack 3/5
Controls The MultiTrack is equipped with a separate control unit with a 3 metres long hose connecting optical fibre and cables to the detector unit. The control unit can be mounted on the machine or on a separate rack. The control unit consists of a 10 colour touch screen integrated in the front door of the control unit. For easy operation, the user interface complies with GEA Operation. The GEA MultiTrack can be fully integrated into the machine control (new installations) and operated via the mixer operator panel. Only programming, set-up and service operations are made from the MultiTrack operator panel. This enables fully automated product specific mixing and analysing sequences. If retrofitted to existing equipment, the GEA MultiTrack is operated from an independent panel. All batch results and data are transferred to a standard desktop PC for easy traceability and back-up. Integrated/stand-alone operation Complies with GEA Operation Traceability and data back-up Technical specifications Label Screw Twin Screw Unit Compressed air supply 3000 3000 l/hr Electric power 4.6 3.6 kw Machine weight 19 19 kg Dimension 460 x 182 x 185 460 x 182 x 185 mm Accuracy 1 1 % Fat range 4 to 85 4 to 85 % Temp. range -5 to 10-12 to 10 C Min. measuring time 2 2 Min. Accessories / Options GEA Process Controls Automate management of production recipes Scheduling of production batches Production reporting Material tracking and tracing Manually influence production GEA MultiTrack 4/5
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