Meat analyzer MeatMaster™ Flex

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Product overview
MeatMaster™ Flex is an in-line X-ray analyzer designed to be installed immediately after the grinder for continuous scanning of raw ground meat. Mobile on wheels and with adjustable installation heights, it provides 100% scanning coverage and simultaneous analysis of fat, moisture, protein and weight while detecting foreign objects such as metal and bone.

Leading in-line X-ray analysis
Since its introduction in 2003, more than 500 MeatMaster™ units have been deployed worldwide for applications including boxed trimming and loose product on conveyors. The in-line X-ray analysis enables control of fat/lean mix and automated foreign object detection to improve product consistency and reduce rework.

Key features

• 100% scanning of all raw ground meat types (chilled or frozen); suitable for grated or loose product on belt; compact footprint for integration directly after the grinder.
• Measured parameters: fat, moisture, protein, weight; foreign object detection (metal ≥3 mm, bone ≥7 mm).
• Mobile design: mounted on wheels for easy relocation; tilting conveyor up to 10°; main unit installable at two heights.
• Smart recipe handling: intuitive operator guidance, target volume and fat content monitoring, real-time display of detected foreign objects.
• Minimal installation requirements and compatibility with production line conveyors.

Advantages

• Eliminates manual fat/lean calculations and reduces human error.
• Integrated solution without the need for external software maintenance.
• Improves throughput and supports continuous production flows.

Technical specification (table)
Products - Raw ground meat, loose on the belt, fresh or frozen
Parameters - Fat; weight; protein*; moisture*. Foreign object detection: metal, bone
Performance - Fat: 0.8% RMSEP: 150 kg (330.6 lbs). Weight: ≤ 2% relative. Foreign objects: Metal 3 mm. Bone 7 mm.
Measuring range - 2% to 85% fat
Product temperature - -20 °C to +40 °C
Product presentation - Average meat height: 3 cm (1.18 in.) to 10 cm (3.94 in.). Belt width, in-feed: 32 cm (12.6 in.) between side rails at in-feed
Capacity / max production volume - App. 15 tons/hour (33,000 lbs./hour) continuous flow. Max. flow per minute: app. 250 kg / 550 lbs.
Startup time - From cold condition: app. 12 min. From warm condition: app. 3 min.

Technical specifications

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 185 x 210 x 85 cm (72.8 x 82.7 x 33.5 in.)
• Max height with open front door: 228 cm (90 in.)
• Weight: 590 kg (1300 lbs)
• Conveyor belt speed: Up to 300 mm/sec = 18 m/min (59.1 ft/min)
• Mains supply: 200-240 V AC ±10 %, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz (US/CAN: 120 V AC ±10 %, 2 phase, 60 Hz)
• Power consumption: 750 VA
• Air supply: Clean dry air at 2 bars (28 psi). Flow: Approximately 15 l/min. Dew point: Lower than the temperature at the MeatMaster™ Flex location
• Altitude: Up to 2000 m (6557 ft)
• Operating temperature: 2 - 25 °C (max dT/dt 3 °C/3h)
• Relative humidity: 5 - 93 % RH. Wet or dry location
• Pollution degree: Pollution degree 2
• Protection class: IPX9 (Except X-ray warning lamp). All components rated IP69
• Technology: X-ray; X-ray source operated at 100 kV / 0.8 mA; X-ray emission ≤ 1 µSv at 10 cm and <5 µSv at 5 cm
• Instrument interface: OPC UA, PLC/SCADA, FOSS Line Interface
• Capacity notes: App. 15 tons/hour continuous flow; Max flow per minute: app. 250 kg / 550 lbs
• Measured product presentation: Average meat height 3–10 cm; in-feed belt width 32 cm between side rails