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Needle Heads

NEEDLE HEADS OVERVIEW

One of the most important components of an injector-tenderizer machine is of course the needle head. Here quality is of the essence as hygiene and durability are inextricably linked to how well the needle performs day after day.

A needle head for every need

The excellence of Fomaco’s innovative designs is especially found in the design of our various needle heads. We have developed needle heads to cover every product from fragile tissue injection to injection of bone-in meat products and for injection of both brine and marinade. 

MP14 NEEDLE HEAD

With a stroke height of 0-240 mm, a max product clearance of 200 mm and a design for both bone-in and boneless meat products the MP14 is the most flexible needle head in the M3 range.

Due to the dual pressure air cylinders the stripper feet can apply low pressure to the product on the downstroke and an increased pressure on the upstroke. Because the stripper feet have an exceptional hold on the product the injection is controlled on both the down- and upstroke, making the MP14 extremely precise.

Moreover, the needle head can be setup with differential injection allowing for an optimized production of full middles or back bacon curing. This combined with the numerous needle options and the ability to quickly change the full needle cassette makes the MP14 adaptable to all production requirements.

BLP DS & BLP 120 NEEDLE HEADS

Designed for boneless products the BLP DS needle head series is especially suitable for high volume processing of products such as back-bacon, full middles and pork loins. The sectional stripping system fully controls the products during injection while the brine valves activates only when in the product, giving a supreme flow control.

Moreover, differential pressure can be applied across the belt, allowing the desired injection percentage to be distributed evenly and with the highest degree of accuracy. This has proven to be especially useful when processing products such as high quality back bacon and full middles.

Technical specifications

MP14 NEEDLE HEAD

With the MP14 quick release system you can dismantle the full needle cassette in a matter of seconds. Inspection, cleaning and disinfection has never been easier! This also allows for an instant exchange with a clean needle cassette. In addition, the needle head features:
  • A self-cleaning seat valve design
  • Designed as a pump-to-product system for improved hygiene
  • A wash table for all loose parts during cleaning
  • Designed with a self-cleaning brine distribution channel for improved hygiene

Advancement: 30-45-60 mm
Stroke height: 0–240 mm
Stripping heights H1: 0-200 mm

Available needle types:
Single – Double – Quadro

Injection area W1 x L1
FGM 48 420 x (60) mm
FGM 64 550 x (60) mm
FGM 88 750 x (60) mm
FGM 112 950 x (60) mm

Number of needles
FGM 48 48 pcs
FGM 64 64 pcs
FGM 88 88 pcs
FGM 112 112 pcs

Compatibility
FGM 48 / FGM 64 / FGM 88 / FGM 112

  • Reduction in wear parts on needle head
  • Uniform needle pattern
  • Product activated brine valves

BLP DS & BLP 120 NEEDLE HEADS

With the BLP DS/BLP DS 120 quick release system you can dismantle the full needle cassette in a matter of seconds. Inspection, cleaning and disinfection has never been easier!

This also allows for an instant exchange with a clean needle cassette.

In addition, the needle heads features:

  • A self-cleaning seat valve design
  • Designed as a pump-to-product system for improved hygiene
  • A wash table for all loose parts during cleaning
  • Improved cleaning functionality for needles and lower needle head section

To accommodate all production needs of boneless red meat products, the BLP DS needle heads comes in two different sizes, each with varying advancements, injection area, needle types, needle density and number of needles.

BLP DS NEEDLE HEADS

Advancement: 65-130 mm
Stripping heights H1: 0-160 mm
Available needle types: Single

Injection area W1 x L1
FGM 48: 360 x 130 mm
FGM 64: 480 x 130 mm
FGM 88: 720 x 130 mm
FGM 112: 900 x 130 mm

Number of needles
FGM 48: 216 pcs (single)
FGM 64: 324 pcs (single)
FGM 88: 432 pcs (single)
FGM 112: 540 pcs (single)

Compatibility
FGM 48 / FGM 64 / FGM 88 / FGM 112

BLP DS 120 NEEDLE HEADS

Advancement: 60-120 mm
Stripping heights H1: 0-160 mm
Available needle types: Doulbe – Quadro

Injection area W1 x L1
FGM 48: 360 x 120 mm
FGM 64: 480 x 120 mm
FGM 88: 720 x 120 mm
FGM 112: 900 x 120 mm

Number of needles
FGM 48: 108 pcs (double or quadro)
FGM 64: 162 pcs (double or quadro)
FGM 88: 216 pcs (double or quadro)
FGM 112: 270 pcs (double or quadro)

Compatibility
FGM 48 / FGM 64 / FGM 88 / FGM 112

  • Reduction in wear parts on needle head
  • Uniform needle pattern
  • Product activated brine valves

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