Pneumatic Brine Injector
The Pneumatic Brine Injector is an industrial meat injection machine designed for boneless and suitable bone-in products. Its pneumatic needle protection system provides greater adaptability when processing meat with harder bones or irregular structures, making it suitable for high-capacity commercial meat processing.
Product Overview
The Pneumatic Brine Injector integrates multi-needle injection, servo-controlled conveying, and pneumatic operation into an automated processing system. Products are transported through the working area while the injection head performs repeated cycles to introduce prepared brine or marinade into the material.
The servo conveyor coordinates product movement with the injection cycle, while the pneumatic system supports the operation of the injection assembly. After injection, products are conveyed toward the discharge end for transfer to subsequent processing.
Key Advantages of the Pneumatic Brine Injector
Independent Pneumatic Needle Protection
Compressed-air control allows each injection needle to respond independently when hard resistance is encountered, reducing direct impact on the needle assembly during bone-in meat processing.
High-Pressure Needle Cleaning
High-pressure air helps clear residual material from the injection needles, reducing blockage and simplifying routine needle cleaning.
Brine Filtration and Mixing
Continuous mixing maintains a consistent injection solution, while filtration removes particles during brine circulation for reliable liquid delivery.
PLC Touch Screen Control
The PLC touch screen centralizes machine operation and parameter adjustment, making it easier to adapt operating settings to different processing requirements.
Servo-Controlled Conveyor
Servo-controlled feeding provides stable and precise product movement through the injection area for coordinated conveying and injection.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | 84-Needle Model | 112-Needle Model |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1000–2000 kg/h | 2000–4000 kg/h |
| Motor Power | 3 kW | 4 kW |
| Water Pump Power | 2.17 kW | 3 kW |
| Number of Needles | 84 pcs | 112 pcs |
| Needle Arrangement | 3 rows | 4 rows |
| Injection Pressure | 0.6 MPa | 0.6 MPa |
| Conveyor Belt Width | 585 mm | 585 mm |
| Overall Dimensions | 2200 × 800 × 1700 mm | 2200 × 800 × 1700 mm |
Pneumatic Meat Brine Injection Machine Applications
The Pneumatic Meat Brine Injection Machine is suitable for brine and marinade injection of fresh meat, poultry, fish, and bone-in meat products. It is designed for factories that need higher injection efficiency, stable product flavour, and reliable processing for large or thick meat materials.
Fresh Meat and Fish Injection
This machine can be used for pork, beef, lamb, chicken breast, duck breast, pork belly, ham, tenderloin, steak, brisket, salmon, tilapia, and other fresh meat or fish products. It helps inject marinade evenly into the product and shorten the marinating time.
Poultry and Bone-In Meat Injection
The pneumatic injector is especially suitable for whole chicken, whole duck, chicken legs, chicken wings, quail, pork ribs, pork shoulder bones, and pork elbows. When the needle touches bone, the pneumatic spring protection system helps protect the needle from damage.
Marinated and Smoked Food Production
Marinated and Smoked Food Production
FAQ About Pneumatic Brine Injector
Does the Pneumatic Brine Injector require an air compressor?
Yes. The Pneumatic Brine Injector requires a suitable compressed-air supply to operate the pneumatic needle protection system. The required air pressure and compressor configuration should be confirmed according to the selected machine model, production capacity, and processing conditions.
Can the Pneumatic Brine Injector process all types of bone-in meat?
No. Although the pneumatic needle protection system provides greater adaptability for challenging bone-in products, it does not mean that all bone-in materials are suitable. Processing results depend on factors such as bone size, bone hardness, product structure, thickness, and injection requirements. Product details should be evaluated before selecting the machine.
Is the Pneumatic Brine Injector only suitable for bone-in products?
No. The Pneumatic Brine Injector is not limited to bone-in products. It can also be used for suitable boneless meat applications where greater needle adaptability or more flexible processing performance is required. It is particularly useful for processors handling different product types and requiring one machine configuration for various production conditions.
What factors affect the injection result for bone-in meat?
The final injection result can be affected by product thickness, bone distribution, meat structure, brine formulation, injection pressure, needle configuration, and required injection level. For bone-in products, machine settings should be adjusted according to the specific raw material characteristics and processing requirements.
What is the difference between a Pneumatic Brine Injector and a Mechanical-Spring Brine Injector?
The main difference is the needle protection system. A Mechanical-Spring Brine Injector uses spring-based needle response, while a Pneumatic Brine Injector uses compressed air to provide independent needle protection.
The pneumatic system provides greater adaptability for products with harder bones, uneven thicknesses, or more complex structures. The suitable choice depends on the product characteristics, bone condition, and production requirements.
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