Smart portioning and detection process

Synchronized processing and detection process, image: Handtmann

Handtmann has developed a new communication interface that takes the connectivity of Handtmann system technology and foreign body detection solutions to a new level. The new communication interface X40 is open to metal detectors from all manufacturers. Above all, meat and sausage manufacturers in medium to industrial sizes benefit from the central line control and the flexible configuration for a wide range of production processes: The metal detector is connected directly to the outlet of the Handtmann vacuum filler or, if a filling grinder is used, after the filling grinder. In sausage production between vacuum filler/filling grinder and clipper or AL sausage filling line or when dosing liver sausage products or spreads between vacuum filler and dosing system. Synchronization, signal exchange, program switching and more are carried out centrally via the monitor control of the vacuum filler, which makes operating the entire line enormously easier. If the operator changes the program on the vacuum filler, the program on the metal detector is also changed automatically. This ensures that the right metal detector program is always used for the article produced, and quality assurance is increased even further. The integration of a foreign body detection device in the filling process enables the early detection and ejection of metallic impurities in all liquid to pasty product masses during the filling and portioning process, which overall ensures a continuous production process. Transparency with traceability of the production processes is represented by regular records and audits.

In addition to the new communication interface between the vacuum filler and the metal detector, Handtmann also offers a software solution with the Handtmann Communication Unit (HCU) for documenting the necessary tests of the metal detector without paper. If a metal detector test is carried out after a defined period of time or when an item is changed, the HCU automatically records this. If the test is successful, production can continue. If the test is negative, the line blocks itself. A restart is only possible after it has been released again by a successful test. In addition, the tests can only be confirmed by authorized persons who can be managed via the HCU software. All tests and metal finds are automatically recorded and logged. The tests can then be automatically sent to defined persons or departments, such as the QA department, via a report function.

As part of a sales cooperation, Handtmann has already implemented the new X40 communication interface with Sesotec GmbH, a specialist in food safety and foreign particle detection. As a result, food processors benefit from a tried-and-tested, comprehensive solution, including services, from a single source.

About Handtmann filling and portioning systems (F&P)
The Handtmann F&P division is part of the owner-managed Handtmann group of companies based in Biberach in southern Germany. It is a leading manufacturer of process technology for processing food and offers modular and cross-process line solutions from product preparation to packaging solutions. The offer is flanked by in-house developed, process-supporting digital solutions. At the same time, investments are made in sustainable concepts for food innovation. This also includes the state-of-the-art technology and customer centers at the company headquarters. The Handtmann Group employs around 4.300 people worldwide, including around 1.500 at F&P. With numerous subsidiaries and sales and service partners, the company is represented globally in over 100 countries and is also networked across the board through strategic partnerships.

https://www.handtmann.de/fuell-und-portioniersysteme/

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