[ EVENTS ] In the case of the Rotex thawing systems the tank has to be adapted to the size of the products to be thawed (frozen blocks, round frozen fishes, fillets). The rotation speed of the screw and the water temperature in the tank are constantly controlled and corrected as required. Depending on the prevailing conditions
thawing time is usually between one and three hours. Because the process is continuously controlled defrosting losses are low, water and energy are saved, the fish is handled gently leading to optimum quality results. All parameters are stored within the system and can be used for traceability protocols. Sales
Manager Kristjan Karl Adalsteinsson pointed out that Rotex enabled a continuous process flow, i.e. first in, first out. 3X offers the Rotex thawing tanks with three standard capacities: as a compact system for 10 to 15 t fish per day, classic for 25-35 t/ day and supreme for 35-55 t fish/
day. Machine Rotex solutions for cooling or bleeding are available in various capacities from 1.3 t/ hour to 76 t/h. Rotex systems can be used both at land based facilities and on board processing vessels. The smallest vessel to be fitted so far with a system for bleeding the catch measured only 11 by 4 m.
Maja-Maschinenfabrik
Nugget ice machine new in production programme
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he focus of interest at the stand of Maja-Maschinenfabrik were the company’s compact ice machines for producing flake and nugget ice. In addition the company displayed its tried and tested skinning machines – particularly the ESB 4434/2P which enables up to 3 higher yields during automatic skinning of salmon fillets. Maja’s flake ice machines have proved their value over decades for cooling fish and seafood products. In Brussels Maja also presented a nugget ice machine which is new in their programme. Due to its specific properties and moderate temperature of only -0.5°C nugget ice is an optimal refrigerant with an appealing appearance. It is easy to handle and guarantees long-lasting product freshness. The shiny ice nuggets are of irregular shape and have a granule-like structure. They do not clump together during storage. At a weight of 0.5 kg per cubic decimetre volume the ice has a low density and in the insulated storage container of the Maja nugget ice machine it remains pourable and so easily
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portionable even after days of storage at temperatures above freezing point. Nugget ice is suited to a very broad range of applications. It is very good for cooling and presentation purposes of fish and fresh foods in supermarkets. It can be used during transport and storage as well as during further processing of foods. It is a good eye-catcher for attractive presentation of various foods and drinks. Potential users of this ice include caterers and hotels, restaurants, petrol stations and motorway services, party services and it is also often used during events and in bars.
Sales representative Klaus Peter and Maja Director Reinhard Schill. Due to its very low space requirements Maja’s nugget ice machine is well suited to smaller enterprises, too.
Maja currently offers three nugget ice machines with capacities of 300 to 970 kg of ice per day, thus meeting the needs of many users. All the machines are compact constructions. The double-walled storage silos hold about 90 kg ice and are rollable. The machines switch off automatically as soon as the silo is full. For installation and operation the ice machines only require a 220 V socket and a normal water connection. Eurofish Magazine 3/ 2012
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