Food Processing Oven
Food Processing Oven
Custom designed around your product, process and facility, our food processing ovens, cookers, and industrial smokehouses provide a more uniform product with smart balance precision for process repeatability day after day. With full control of the "breakpoint", weight, appearance, and internal temperature are maintained which is essential for repeatable processing and quality, uniform product. Visit our Riverside facility for a virtual reality tour of a Marlen batch oven (industrial smokehouse) to get a better understanding of our innovative design features and the Marlen advantage.
Medium Spiral Oven
MEDIUM SPIRAL OVEN
As a medium-sized processor, you know how important it is that your equipment is not too big, not too small, but just right. Our Medium Spiral Ovens give you all the cooking power of a much bigger machine, without taking up too much room in your plant.
Marlen Spiral Ovens are engineered to deliver the highest product quality and consistency, while maximizing control and productivity per square foot. Our unique design equilibrates temperatures across the belt and minimizes energy loss at the infeed and outfeed, minimizing energy utility requirements and boosting overall efficiency. The oven’s control system automatically adjusts to operator recipes with precision results on product color, texture, and moisture, so you can yield those juicy, crispy, tender, cooked-to-perfection results. Better Process…Better Food®.
Blast Chill Cell
BLAST CHILL CELL
Our chillers feature a continuous chill process, allowing maximum heat reduction at a uniform rate, resulting in faster chill times, higher yields, and greater product uniformity while achieving maximum energy savings. Custom chilling recipes allow the product to aspirate naturally, giving up a precise amount of moisture and no more. This recipe not only brings about rapid stabilization but does so with optimum uniformity -- no "hot spots", no errant crusting.
Features
- Variable speed fans allow you to chill product faster using brine chill cabinets with more uniformity and in a sanitary environment
- Marlen’s variable speed fans run at low speed during “wet coil” conditions. Then, as desired moisture removal is nearly complete, fan speed increases and the system shifts to a lower temperature “dry coil” condition. This design significantly reduces shrinkage and prevents errant crusting.
- The Marlen chill cell control system stores and controls chilling “recipes,” logs processes and product temperature data for HACCP verification. This makes the system efficient by producing repeatable and uniform results allowing for higher yields.
- Exacting control for consistent high-yielding quality throughout the load, batch after batch
- Every design element is aimed at producing product that is uniform in terms of temperature, color and yield
- Optimized evaporator coil allows for faster chilling at higher refrigerant temperatures allowing you to save money in refrigeration cost
- Marlen continuous chill process is designed and constructed to maximize uptime through easy operation and maintenance
- Insulated, all welded stainless steel construction with built in CIP system
- Insulated Drain Pan Under Coil
- Marlen’s Safety-First emphasis is designed and built into every product
- Service-friendly design with logical and easy access to essential areas
- Marlen International also offers Marlen parts for the Blast Chillers and continuous chill processes
- Made in the USA
MEDIUM SPIRAL CHILLER
MEDIUM SPIRAL CHILLER
Marlen’s Medium Spiral Chillers are ideal for processors looking for a scalable solution that is fully welded, mechanical, and compact. Use as a standalone solution or build multiple lines with this industrial production machine. Our Medium Spiral Chillers deliver ultra-hygienic design features while maximizing production capacity in a compact design. This chiller’s horizontal airflow offers efficient freezing or chilling without the ongoing operational expense of cryogenics such as nitrogen gas. The chiller’s control system automatically adjusts to recipe setpoints including a signal for automatic defrost. Marlen Medium Spiral Chillers provide a reliable solution for targeting consistent product core temperatures, with optimal moisture retention, so you can yield those juicy, crispy, tender, and safely frozen or chilled-to-perfection results. Better Process…Better Food®.
DuraKut™ 6000
DuraKut™ 6000
Just like our AdvantEdge dicer series, our DuraKut™ series dicers are designed and built in the USA for complete cutting versatility of fresh, vacuum tumbled, crust frozen or cooked products into cubes or strips. Equipped with VFD or servo drives, the DuraKut 2D dicer‘s powerful and precise indexing movements deliver the very best final product appearance. DuraKut’s robust durable design with tool free disassembly, including removal of the conveyor belt and spiral knife, reduces changeover and sanitation tear down times for different cut sizes. DuraKut frames are built to the latest sanitary standards with open stainless steel channels and no tubular framing. With continuous flow processing and high throughputs, DuraKut models are controlled via a user-friendly HMI with iconbased graphics for the most intuitive interface. DuraKut — CHANGING THE FOOD INDUSTRY ONE CUT AT A TIME.
Opti 100 Vacuum Stuffer
Opti 100 Vacuum Stuffer
Features a twin-piston vacuum stuffing and pumping system with a variety of hopper options designed to match product requirements. Maximum capacity 10,000 lbs per hour, 250 psi pumping pressure. Ideal for smaller application design. Can be equipped with an optional hydraulic fluid cooling unit without the need for water cooling.
Features
- Simplicity; no digital controls
- All the basics of a twin piston Marlen pump at a fraction of the cost
- Small footprint and easily portable. Low profile design accommodates space constraints and heavy-duty casters provide smooth unit mobility
- 10,000 lbs pumping capacity with a maximum of 250 psi pumping pressure
- Marlen’s unique high-differential vacuum ensures maximum removal of entrapped air resulting in denser product, more accurate portion control, and longer shelf life
- Patented, hydraulically-driven front valve delivers positive shifting for continuous, even product flow, and more accurate portion weight control
- Twin-piston pumping system designed to gently deliver products to downstream processes. The zero-slip design maintains product integrity for products ranging from the highly abrasive to whole muscle. The system is gentle on your products and reduces wear on the unit, extending its life.
- Hopper options include standard open top hopper to full vacuumizer hoppers with augers for load assist for complete versatility
- Designed for easy operation & control
- Externally-adjustable diffuser valve (Patented)
- Push-button controls
- Proven twin-piston design
- Largest product openings
- Zero-slip design eliminates product degradation
- Minimal product damage and fewer cuts
- Designed to reduce the need for downstream accumulators or bypass
- Precise metered flow or constant pressure control
- Built to USDA accepted standards
- Smaller number of parts simplifies cleanup
Afoheat™ Dual-Sided Grill
Afoheat™ Select Dual-Sided Grill Marker
Our Afoheat™ Select dual-sided grill marker applies natural grill marks to fully cooked extruded products such as sheet meat & value-added pet treats in a continuous production environment. This grill marker is equipped with two drums that are custom designed to reflect the desired branded look for a specific application. Integral to the design is a removable cartridge-style brander drum for quick changeovers and easy access for cleaning. Heated by gas burners, the drums apply grill marks to both the top and bottom sides of the product. Temperature sensors control energy to each grill marker for optimal color control.
Features
- Belt speed and height of inline conveyor can be manually adjusted at infeed and outfeed
- User-friendly icon-based HMI with swing arm
- Tool-free removable custom designed drums reflect desired branded look per customer requirements
- Ultra-hygienic open design for easy cleaning
- Temperature sensors for consistent thermal control
- Low energy consumption due to the Afoheat pre-mix burner control
- Processes fully cooked, extruded product
- Installed in line with other processing equipment
- Fully insulated oven for minimal heat radiation
- Custom engineered for any product
Afoheat™ Grill Marker
Afoheat™ Select Grill Marker
Our continuous Afoheat™ Select Grill Marker is equipped with gas-powered direct flame technology. Safe CE Compliant design has led to installations around the world for a variety of applications including roasting and searing of both bulk and convenience foods. At the core of the design concept is customization. Each machine is designed and built specifically around the customer’s needs. Our Grill Marker is perfect for processors looking for premium grilling technology that is flexible and compact. Use as a standalone solution or integrate the grill marker into any continuous thermal processing line. The control system adjusts the power to each burner independently and even adjusts the temperature of the grill marker for precision results in natural color and enhanced flavor profile. Better Process…Better Food®.
Features
- Customizable branding patterns and pitches include floating rings, has, diamond, or solid roller marks
- Maintain a consistent marker temperature of 395 deg F (200 deg C) to 1,300 deg F (700 deg C)
- Stainless steel rings are heat resistant up to 2,192 deg F (1,200 deg C)
- Motorized height regulation with laser sensor
- Burner pressure controla nd flame monitoring
- Flash back safety system
- Height adjustable and removable conveyor for premium grilling and easy cleaning
- Machine-mounted prewired controls
- Create, edit, and store recipes
- Self-cleaning burners (pryolysis)
- Preassembled and tested, installation ready
- Angled surfaces for water runoff
- CE Compliant open hygienic design
- Removable drop trays for easy sanitation
- Adjustable belt wash
- EWON for remote data logging
Optional Features
- Direct flame burner(s) for pre-drying wet product
- Integrated product flip
- Adjustable transfer nose exit conveyro
- Exhaust fan (required) with removable fat separator
- Fire suppression system
- Allen-Bradley or Siemens controls available
AE 5000 Dicer
AE 5000 Dicer
AE 5000 3D Dicer is designed for three-dimensional cubing. A combination of the 1D Slicing and 2D Dicing models provides complete versatility for cubing of whole muscle, cooked or fresh log meats and other products.
Features
- Our 3D processing line is a combination of our 1D and 2D models to continuously cube large primal cuts or deli logs. The sliced product from the 1D slicer is automatically transferred to the 2D dicer to complete the 3D process. These machines can also be separated for independent runs.
- Processes product up to 5″ in height at any length. Designed to accept large primal cuts or full size deli logs without the need for pre-cutting.
- Our patented cutting action using conveyors to hold and control the product. Our low rpm stay-sharp blades produce accurate and consistent sizing without ripping or tearing of product. This creates minimal fines which provide the best quality cut.
- Our AE 5000 3D Dicer accurately cuts the most delicate products, as well as the toughest meats into strips, steaks, cubes and dices.
- One, two or three dimensional slicing, dicing, stripping, cubing while maintaining grain orientation and cut any size from 1/8″ to 4″.
- Designed for minimal moisture loss, product is fed and discharged gently which minimizes breakage and maximizes dice yield.
- Our continuous flow processing design allows for a smooth integration into any processing line. No need for batching.
- Dices tough products having sinew or gristle such as beef brisket, beef silverside, beef top rounds, or cooked meats. Also Dices fragile products such as cooked beef, chicken, or turkey logs. Finished product is clean cut with no connective pieces, no loss of structure, with minimal moisture loss.
- Cube, slice, dice, strip, and maintain grain orientation. Provides full range of slicing/dicing from 1/8″ to over 3″ on the same machine.
- Cube chilled product down to 25° F or fresh product at refrigerated temperatures or fully cooked hot right from the oven. No need to chill or temper the meat.
- Made in the USA.
Opti-Xtrude
Opti-Xtrude
Marlen’s Opti-Xtrude Extruder is designed for the extrusion of viscous, shear-sensitive corn masa or potato starch. Our Opti-Xtrude model, with its zero-slip, low-shear operation is capable of extruding a variety of products with improved product appearance and a higher product quality. From potato rings and twists to corn chips and snacks, Marlen extruders are known as the leader for continuous pumping.
Features
- Designed specifically for continuous extrusion of shear sensitive materials
- Typical Applications: Corn chips, taco shells, tortilla chips, corn tortillas, masa curls, corn snacks
- Vacuum pump piston design provides even product appearance with fewer fines and spatters
- Creates the optimum product density with maximum oil absorption for higher product quality, taste and yield
- Increased capacity. Equipped with 6” pumping cylinders and 6” outlets connected to an 8” outlet which allows for even product flow at a uniform rate.
- The product is subjected to very little shear which maximizes yield by minimizing waste
- Designed to be fitted with an elbow and corn chip die assembly for a consistent product appearance
- Zero-slip design and low shear operation eliminates product degradation
- Minimizes waste. Less fines in the cooking oil decreases filtering and extends cooking oil life
- Marlen International also offers Marlen parts for our OPTI-Xtrude model
- Made in the USA
AE-Logger
AE-Logger
Programmable one-dimensional meat portioner for deli meats, deli loafs or snack sticks. Specify lengths or numbers of lengths for portion control accuracy of 1/16", and automatically remove ends and clips.
Features
- AE Logger is an one-dimensional portioner that provides processors with improved processing speed and lower labor costs.
- Patented cutting action allows for clean, precise cuts on a wide range of products such as deli meats, loaves, processed logs, snack sticks, and more.
- Portion control design assures maximum yields by achieving cut length accuracies to within 1/16.”
- The AE Logger is designed and constructed to make operation and maintenance easier to maximize uptime.
- Fully programmable cut sizes of any length
- Ends reject capability
- Product length sensing
- Auto-bar code recognition for fast cut pattern recall
- Specify lengths or numbers of lengths for portion control accuracy
- Fully sealed belts
- Stainless steel drive pulleys
- Direct drive Servo motors
- Marlen International also offers Carruthers parts for the AE Logger and Portioner
- Made in the USA