A separate SpeedSort machine is normally used to separate fillets or tenders from trim. The SpeedSort has a belt that opens quickly to discharge the trim separately, leaving only the fillets to move into the next stage of the process, for example, a RoboBatcher Flex.
Opening and closing
The new TrimSort module is fully integrated into the I-Cut 122 portion cutter. This two-in-one solution eliminates the need for any additional equipment, thereby saving considerable space in the processing plant. Looking from the outside, you will not even notice a difference in the I-Cut.
However, open the side panels and the difference becomes clear. The innovative, fully integrated TrimSort module drives two conveyor belts installed immediately behind the knife blade. These belts open and close in the blink of an eye to separate the main product from trim. Trim is then caught by belts located lower down in the machine and conveyed to downstream processes.
Precision
An I-Cut 122 equipped with the TrimSort module is a synchronized cutting and trim reject process within a single compact frame. TrimSort has the highest success rate in the industry for separating trim from the main product, which can be breast fillet, tenderloin, thigh fillet or leg meat. TrimSort’s belts ensure completely separate flows of product and trim, improving flows towards downstream processing or packaging operations.