Automatic Meatball Production Line

Parameters of meatball processing line:

The following is a flow chart of the meatball processing production line：

Use process:

No-load test machine: all equipment must be cleaned and comprehensively inspected before use: confirm that the cutter and filter screen of the Meat grinder are firmly installed, the paddle of the mixer is normal, and the pelletizer mould and cutter are complete and intact. Power on and start the machine for test run with no load first: the no-load test run of the meat cutter shall not exceed 10 seconds, and observe whether the motor runs stably, whether there is abnormal noise, and the rotation direction of the blade is correct (clockwise is the normal direction); Observe the rotation direction of the paddle when the mixer operates under no load (clockwise when looking from the upper part of the drum); Check whether there is abnormal sound or jamming during idling of the meat pelletizer. The feeding operation can only be carried out after confirming normal operation. Idle time should not be too long to prevent blade damage.

Feeding at constant speed: when mincing, use the supporting pusher bar to push the raw materials at constant speed. It is strictly prohibited to contact the blade or feed inlet directly with hands; Meat pieces must be added evenly, not more or less, so as not to cause broken production and temperature rise. When the mixer is fed, turn on the power switch, and the impeller will rise to the regulated rotating speed at a constant speed within 20 seconds; Generally, the rotating speed of meat paste is adjusted to 600r/min; Slowly knead and wire the meat ball, and then process it into slurry gradually. When the meat pulp is put into the hopper by the meat ball forming machine, open the water supply pipe of the sliding plate (the water volume shall be small and the blade can be cleaned), and adjust the meat volume switch until the roundness of the meat ball is appropriate; The meat barrel cannot work properly when the amount of meat pulp is too small.

Automatic discharging: After the mixer is working, adjust the rotating speed to a lower rotating speed, open the outlet gland, and the meat will be pushed to the outlet automatically under the rotation of the paddle; Select the left and right outlet for discharging through "Forward/Reverse". The meat ball forming machine pushes the meat pulp to the forming mould through the screw, and extrudes the meat pulp from the hole of the forming plate to form the meat ball; Place a large basin under the outlet and fill it with 60-70 ℃ warm water to catch the falling pellets; The full-automatic model can automatically produce about 150-250 meat pellets per minute after startup. Do not touch the outlet with hands or tools during discharging.

Equipment characteristics:

Meat grinder: screw extrusion, changeable orifice plate, adjustable meat grain size, 304 stainless steel, suitable for fresh/frozen meat.

Stirrer: frequency control, knead slowly and then beat, the pulp has sufficient elasticity and strong water absorption, and the finished product is crisp.

Granule machine: continuous molding, die replaceable, PLC intelligent control, consistent ball roundness -.

Forming heating tank: two tanks for independent temperature control, sizing and curing zone, inner container with insulation layer; Fast heating, power saving and energy saving.

Features:

Material: the main body of the equipment of the whole production line is made of high-quality SUS304 stainless steel, meeting the food hygiene standard. The screw, orifice plate and cutter of meat cutter are made of stainless steel, wear-resistant and corrosion resistant; The mixer drum and blade are made of 304 stainless steel, and the inner wall is smooth without dead corner; The pelletizer molding die and hopper are also made of stainless steel; The inner container and chain plate of the forming heating tank are made of stainless steel, and the outer layer is provided with an insulation layer. All parts in contact with materials are rust-proof and easy to clean, so as to ensure safe and sanitary production process.

Advanced processing technology: the meat stranding machine adopts screw extrusion and pore plate reamer to realize low-temperature stranding and low temperature rise; The mixer adopts the frequency control technology, first slow knead and then high speed pat, so that the meat pulp can fully absorb and glue, and the elasticity is better; The pelletizer is equipped with PLC intelligent control system, which can store multiple groups of process parameters and realize precise molding; The forming heating tank adopts double tank independent temperature control, hot water circulation driving and chain plate automatic conveying technology, so that the meat ball sizing and curing can be carried out step by step, with uniform heating and energy saving. Automatic connection of the whole line reduces manual intervention and improves product consistency.

Variety of specifications: the meat grinder can process pork, beef, chicken, fish and other kinds of meat, and also can process some vegetables. The particle size can be adjusted by changing the pore plate; The blender is applicable to viscous materials such as meat paste, fish pulp, soybean sand, jam and flavoring fillings, taking into account the pulping and mixing functions; Meat ball machine can be used to shape meat ball, fish ball, vegetable ball, tofu ball and other spherical food, and different types can be switched by changing the mold; The forming heating tank is also suitable for sizing and preboiling of various spherical materials. The whole production line has high flexibility, which can adapt to different food processing needs, and one machine can be used for multiple purposes.

Safety certification: The equipment has passed the CE certification, ISO9001 certification, patent certification, etc. and is sold in many countries such as Europe, Europe, America, Asia and Southeast Asia.

Core structure composition

All equipment racks are made of stainless steel, with solid structure, rust prevention and corrosion prevention. The meat mincing box is fully enclosed to protect the transmission parts; The agitator box supports the bearing seat, and the charging barrel is hinged with the rack, which can be turned over for discharging; The meat ball box integrates the motor and control box, which is compact and beautiful; The frame of forming slot is made of channel steel, and the slot body is provided with insulation layer and wrapped with stainless steel. The overall design is easy to clean and meets the sanitary requirements.

Processing mechanism (core): the core of meat cutter is spiral auger and combined cutter, which can cooperate with different orifice plates to cut meat grains; The core of the mixer is corrugated blade, which is kneaded slowly and then beaten at high speed through frequency control to make the meat paste glue; The core of the meat pelletizer is the screw extrusion device and the forming die, the die hole size is changeable, and the cutter rotates synchronously; The forming tank core is a dual tank body with heating tube, hot water circulation pump and scraper chain plate to complete sizing and curing. All components are food grade.

Drive and feed/discharge mechanism:The meat cutter is driven by the motor through the reducer, the feed inlet is equipped with a pusher, and the discharge outlet is connected with the mixer; The agitator is decelerated by the motor via belt or gear to drive the impeller to rotate, the feed is poured from the top, and the discharge is reversed by the impeller; The pelletizer is driven by the screw and cutter by the reduction motor. The hopper feeds and automatically falls out after forming; The forming tank is conveyed by the drive chain plate of the reducer, the hot water circulation pump pushes the pellets forward, and the end outlet is connected to the cooling tank. Automatic conveying of the whole line.

Simplified operation process

The whole meat ball production line (meat cutter, mixer, meat ball machine, forming and heating tank), the main body of each equipment is SUS304 stainless steel, corrosion resistant and easy to clean. Meat stranding machine screw extrusion, with perforated plate, low-temperature stranding; The mixer is variable-frequency and variable-frequency, kneaded slowly and then beaten, and the meat paste is elastic; The pelletizer PLC controls the die, the die can be replaced, and the forming roundness is consistent; Two-zone temperature control of forming groove, hot water circulation and shot pushing, automatic conveying of chain plate. The processing line of the whole line is connected, which can process meat ball, fish ball, shrimp ball, beef ball and other kinds of materials. The operation only needs to monitor the temperature and speed, which saves labor, is efficient, and is applicable and flexible.

Applicable to various processing industries

Meat product processing: produce pork ball, beef ball, chicken ball, lunch meat, sausage stuffing, etc.

Aquatic processing: prepare seafood conditioning food such as fish ball, shrimp ball, black fish ball and crab meat bar paste.

Baked and Snack Food: Used for the mixing and pulping of jam, bean sand, lotus paste fillings, and the shaping of some spherical cakes.

Installation and commissioning

Equipment shall be installed on flat and solid ground according to process sequence to ensure levelness. Spacing between machines shall be convenient for operation and maintenance. The meat cutter, mixer, meat ball machine and forming heating tank are arranged in order according to the process of raw material - meat cutter - pulping - forming - heating, and each inlet and outlet are aligned and connected. Connect water, electricity and steam: the meat grinder, mixer and pelletizer are connected to the three-phase power supply and ground wire, with voltage matching; The forming groove is connected to the steam or electric heating pipe, and the water inlet pipe and drainage pipe are connected to ensure that the hot water circulation system is unblocked. Check the fasteners and belt tightness after installation.

First, each machine shall be separately tested with no load: check the rotation direction (the auger, slurry blade and forming plate shall be clockwise), and the temperature control and circulation pump of the heating tank shall work normally without abnormal vibration and noise. Then carry out commissioning one by one: adjust the orifice plate and feeding speed of meat cutter; The mixer adjusts the frequency conversion speed until the paste is gelled; Replace the corresponding die of the pelletizer and adjust the speed of the cutter until the roundness of the pellets is uniform; Set the water temperature (75 ℃) and the speed of the chain plate in the forming groove, so that the pellets can be output smoothly after being shaped. Linkage running-in of the whole line, confirm synchronization of each section and complete commissioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to solve the problem that the meat pulp of multi-function mixer is not viscous?

Stirring time is insufficient or rotating speed is too low, and meat fiber fails to fully draw and absorb water; It may also be caused by too much water or too high meat temperature, which affects gelatin.

How to solve adhesion or damage of the prepared meat ball in the heating tank?

The flow of hot water circulating pump is insufficient and the pellets cannot be stacked; Or the conveying speed of the chain plate is too fast, resulting in deformation and fracture of the pellets due to mutual collision.

Mode of maintenance:

Daily maintenance: after daily use, clean all the cutterhead, conveyor belt, auger and other material contact parts of the machine with water, and the motor shall not contact water.

Monthly Maintenance:

All moving parts of mechanical parts must be lubricated.

All chains, chain wheels, gears, gear racks and other moving parts shall be regularly added with lubricating oil or grease.

Lubricating oil shall be regularly added at all axial rotation joints.

It is recommended to disassemble the cutterhead every two weeks for deep cleaning and check that the screws are secure. Check whether the motor and circuit are damaged, whether the plug contact is good and whether the motor runs with abnormal noise.

Safety reminder

Do not open the cover or reach into the machine while it is operating.

In case of material jam, cut off the power first and then handle it.

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