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Fam Stumabo has announced the launch of a new model of its Yuran Hytec 300 cutting machine for meat and alt-proteins, this time integrated with an exit conveyor.

The Yuran Hytec 300 EC builds on the success of the Yuran Hytec 300, launched last year. The machine can dice, strip-cut and shred a wide range of meat, poultry, alternative protein and pet food products.

Integrating an exit conveyor into the new system brings several advantages specifically for batch processing, Fab Stumabo said. The system facilitates discharging the cut product into totes, a Eurobin trolley or additional conveying systems, removing the need to stop the machine when replacing totes during batch feeding.

The product is fed via the belt and guided towards the feed roll to ensure a positive transfer into the circular knives. These cut the product into strips, which are then diced by the crosscut knife spindle at the desired height or length. For shredding and pulled look applications, the machine also offers the option of a pre-break system for initial reduction in combination with subsequent cutting and shredding spindles.

The Yuran Hytec 300 EC boasts increased capacity, with the 300mm wide conveyor belt that can accommodate products with larger dimensions. Additionally, the versatile cutting options, with dual independent variable-speed motors, allow precise adjustments to cut size and shape without the need for extra cutting tools.

The quick-removable splined shafts of the cutting spindles enable fast and efficient changeovers from one cut size to another, reducing production downtime. The system is designed for ease of use and hygiene, with a design that ensures easy, thorough and safe cleaning of the machine.

Thomas Bogaerts, project engineer at Fam Stumabo, said: “The Yuran Hytec 300 EC is used in cutting fresh, crust-frozen, tempered frozen, and hot cooked meat and poultry products. It excels in providing efficient and consistent ‘pulled look’ shredding of cooked beef, poultry and pork meats, making it ideal for barbecue meats, salad and pizza toppings, sandwiches, and handheld snacks.”

He added that the innovative exit conveyor can help eliminate product loss or spillage, as well as cutting pieces more effectively.

“The clearance between the discharged cut product and the integrated conveyor maintains the quality required for even the most sensitive applications. It will further provide a more controlled discharge due to a seamless transition and even distribution of the cut product.”

The machine will be showcased at the IFFA meat and alternative protein technology trade show in Frankfurt, Germany, this May.