[ EVENTS ] Baader Food Processing Machinery
Successor model for the tried and tested trout deboning machine
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he well-known machine and plant manufacturer Baader presented the successor model of its classic trout gutting and deboning machine Baader 135 at the SPG. Like its predecessor, the new Baader 136 stands out for its clean cut, high performance, easy operation and maintenance. Although all the bones are cleanly removed the fish looks fully intact from the outside. The head and tail fin remain on the fish. According to Marketing Manager Regina Dedow the Baader 136 can process both round and gutted trout weighing between 160 and 650 g. If the operator manages to put the next trout in quickly the Baader 136 can debone up to 50 fishes per minute. Numerous constructional details make operation and maintenance of the machine easier. All the hoods and protective parts can
be opened or removed for cleaning. The drive motor, control box and operator panel are easily accessible. Cleaning nozzles free the adjustable transport belt (which has a quickrelease facility) of blood and dirt. Baader optionally offers an attachable blade sharpener that is then driven by the 136. Apart from that, there is a jam control with an automatic stop which prevents incorrect cuts. The adjustable platform which offers operating staff ergonomic working conditions is very helpful during routine work processes. The second new machine on show was the Baader 588 which like its successful predecessor, the Baader 581, is designed for filleting fresh and defrosted whitefish (e.g. cod, haddock, hake). This filleting machine, too, stands out for
Regina Dedow, Marketing Manager. An attachable blade sharpener, driven by the Baader 136, is optional for the gutting and deboning machine.
its high standards of hygiene, food safety, maintenance, immense capacity and optimum fillet quality. Regina Dedow emphasised that the 588 delivered excellent fillet quality even if the fishes had relatively soft flesh. The cut surfaces are smooth without gaping or bloodspots. This is ensured by
the gentle filleting with rotating lateral blades. No sticking or scraping blades are used. On top of these advantages the Baader 588 is very easy to operate. This machine is cam driven and has no electronic or pneumatic assisted parts. A small intuitive touch panel is all it takes to operate the machine.
Maquinaria Conservera
Second-hand processing machines
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he Spanish family business Maquinaria Conservera Tomás Guillén buys second-hand processing machines from producers and insolvent companies that are then refurbished and resold. Maquinaria is what one might call a secondhand shop for individual machines and complete processing lines from the food, chemicals and pharmaceutical industries.
of all kinds. Although most of them are from the canning industry which is particularly strong in Spain (for example vacuum fillers, can sealers, autoclaves) there are also other devices such as packaging machines, band saws, tunnel and plate freezers, vacuum systems, injectors, compressors, transport belts, washing units, tumblers, industrial centrifuges, labelling machines and even complete processing lines.
Itziar Garcia Gomez, Export department. Thanks to professional reworking a lot of the second-hand machines are almost like new.
According Itziar Garcia Gomez from Export department the company’s five-hectare storage halls always contain more than 8,000 machines
The team at Maquinaria Conservera is convinced that it would be more than a shame simply to write the machines off: many of
them have been used for much too short a time. Their production took time, work, money and valuable material. “By prolonging
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their service-life we are relieving the environment and making an effective contribution to sustainability.” www.eurofishmagazine.com