POULTRY STRIP CUTS
New Poultry Strip Cut Processing System

Marel introduces the IPM III LaserEye and Platino 800 flattener system for cutting strips of poultry. The processing system produces strips of uniform length, width and height with unmatched accuracy.  A combination of flattening, automatic pre-cutting and portioning, results in maximum performance and high yield.

Test runs have produced up to 100% usable portions with no cut-off. The benefits of the Marel Strip Cut System include minimum giveaway and maximum yield of usable strips.

The Platino 800 flattener is used to obtain the correct thickness of chicken fillets before portioning. Fillets are flattened with a kneading technology that prevents the meat from shrinking back to its original size. After flattening the chicken breast goes through the first IPM III where it is pre-cut for the second process. The pre-cutter intelligently decides if zero, one or two strips are cut from the fillet at a pre-selected angle. This process creates portions of the right length for the second cutting process. On the second IPM III the pre-cut breast is rotated and cut again. Laser-light guides are used to ensure the correct angle. The result is high yield of uniform strips.

By using this system processors obtain quality strips of the correct shape and weight. Operating capacity ranges between 300 to 500 strips per minute. The high speed rotating knifes of the IPM III Laser Eye deliver clean cuts with low operational cost. A usable product is obtained from all portions from the system resulting in high yield and virtually no cut-off. The system is accurate, productive and efficient and has a short payback period after purchasing.