Manual Brine Injector
The Manual Brine Injector is a compact brine injection machine designed for operator-controlled injection of brine, marinades, and seasoning solutions into fresh meat, poultry, fish, and suitable bone-in products. Its handheld operation provides greater flexibility and direct control over the injection process for commercial food processors.
Handheld Brine Injection Machine for Flexible Meat Processing
The Manual Brine Injector uses handheld multi-needle injection guns to deliver prepared brine or marinade directly into the product. Operators can position the injection head according to product shape, thickness, and structure, providing greater control over injection points than fixed automatic injection systems.
During operation, the pump supplies the prepared solution from the brine tank to the injection guns. The injection process is controlled manually, with operating settings adjustable according to the product and required injection result.
This handheld design is particularly suitable when product specifications vary or injection positions need to be selected individually, providing a practical alternative to continuous conveyor-fed brine injection systems.
Key Advantages of the Manual Brine Injector
Flexible Needle Configurations
The standard configuration includes two injection guns, with four needles on each gun. The needle configuration can be adjusted according to the product. For products such as pig feet that require more precise injection, a single-gun, single-needle configuration can be used.
Flexible Point-by-Point Injection
Handheld operation allows operators to freely select individual injection points according to product shape, thickness, and structure. This provides greater flexibility for irregular or bone-in products where precise injection positioning is required.
Reliable Brine Circulation
Continuous brine circulation and filtration help maintain a cleaner liquid supply, reduce particle buildup in the injection system, and support reliable operation during repeated production cycles.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Manual 8-Needle Model |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 200 kg/h |
| Motor Power | 0.75 kW / 1.1 kW |
| Voltage | 220 V / 380 V |
| Injection Pressure | 0.6 MPa |
| Needle Diameter | 3 mm / 4 mm (Optional) |
| Weight | 36 kg |
| Overall Dimensions | 1140 × 740 × 800 mm |
Manual Brine Injector Applications
The Manual Brine Injector is suitable for meat and food processors requiring flexible brine or marinade injection across different product types, particularly where manual positioning and adaptable needle configurations are preferred.
Bone-In and Irregular Meat Products
Pork ribs, pork elbows, pig feet, whole chicken, whole duck, chicken legs, chicken wings, and other suitable bone-in or irregular products can be injected according to specific processing requirements.
Fresh Meat and Portion Products
Fresh pork, beef, lamb, pork belly, ham, tenderloin, steak, brisket, and other meat cuts and portions can be injected with brine, marinade, or seasoning solutions before further processing.
Fish and Seafood Products
Suitable fish and selected seafood products can be injected with prepared brine or seasoning solutions before marination, smoking, cooking, or other value-added processing.
Small-Batch and Product Development
The manual system is well suited to small processing workshops, butcher shops, food stores, laboratories, recipe development, and pilot production where production volumes are relatively low or product requirements change frequently.
FAQ About Manual Brine Injector
Can the Manual Brine Injector handle products with different shapes and sizes?
Yes. Because the injection gun is positioned manually, the Manual Brine Injector can accommodate products with different shapes, thicknesses, and structures. The operator can adjust the injection position according to specific product characteristics and processing requirements.
What needle configurations are available for the Manual Brine Injector?
The standard configuration includes two injection guns with four needles on each gun. The needle arrangement can be adjusted according to different products and injection requirements, including single-gun or single-needle configurations for more targeted injection applications.
What needle sizes are available for the Manual Brine Injector?
Injection needles are available in 3 mm and 4 mm sizes. The appropriate needle size depends on the product structure, marinade formulation, and required injection performance.
Can the Manual Brine Injector process frozen meat?
The Manual Brine Injector is mainly designed for fresh or suitably chilled products. Hard-frozen meat is not recommended for direct injection because the frozen structure may affect needle penetration and injection performance.
How do I choose between a Manual and Automatic Brine Injector?
A Manual Brine Injector is suitable for processors requiring flexible operation, targeted injection, frequent product changes, or smaller production batches. The operator can control the injection position according to different product shapes and requirements.
Automatic Brine Injectors use conveyor feeding and multi-needle injection systems for continuous production. They are more suitable for processors requiring higher throughput and standardized injection.
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