Streamlined seafood batching with minimal giveaway
The TargetBatcher is a compact, semi-automatic batching solution that creates precise, fixed-weight batches of up to 2 kg with minimal giveaway. Ideal for small and medium-sized seafood processing facilities, it ensures efficient handling of fresh and frozen octopus, cod, sardines, tuna, hake, seabass, codfish migas, and more. With fast, reliable operation, the TargetBatcher helps you reduce labor costs, streamline processing, and maximize yield.
Why choose a TargetBatcher?
The TargetBatcher’s seven high-precision scales and 14 holding bins work together to select the best possible product combination in a fraction of a second. This creates highly accurate fixed-weight batches with very low giveaway—typically less than 1%, depending on product and batch size. By minimizing overweight and underweight packs, it ensures compliance with strict weight regulations while reducing the need for rework, thereby boosting efficiency and maximizing yield.
With a high-speed batching rate of up to 30 batches per minute, the TargetBatcher significantly boosts production capacity while requiring less manual labor—keeping operations smooth and cost-effective.
The TargetBatcher is compact but flexible, saving valuable floor space with its small footprint. Designed for small and medium-sized batches, it offers quick product changeovers, making it ideal for processors handling multiple seafood types. Product mixing and pre-fill solutions are also possible, adding to its versatility.
The TargetBatcher can be integrated with other Marel processing equipment, allowing for a fully optimized production line that enhances efficiency, yield, and traceability.
With Marel’s AXIN software, users can monitor batching performance in real time, track key performance indicators like giveaway and throughput, and generate data-driven reports to optimize operations. Remote access allows for direct adjustments from the office, ensuring continuous efficiency improvements.
Whether you’re ready to transform your seafood batching or just want to explore your options, we invite you to book a meeting. Our experts are eager to learn about your company’s needs and discuss how we can support your success.
Maintaining the exact weight specified on the packaging, avoiding overweight and adhering to legislation represent key challenges for small to medium-sized fish processors. In manual processing, where operators use scales to batch fixed-weight packs, various inaccuracies can arise. These errors often lead to reworking and suboptimal utilization of raw materials. Delivering packs that weigh less than the tare weight could expose your company to legal issues. Conversely, opting for overweight leads to waste and lost profits.