How To Make Bacon Slicing More Reliable

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1 BACON SLICING

2 EXPERTS IN BACON SLICING Thurne offers a comprehensive range of slicing systems for fresh and pre-cooked pork, turkey and beef bacon applications. Our proven solutions are based on more than 45 years experience and are highly regarded by bacon processors around the world, from small family firms to multi-site corporations. No matter if producing stacks and shingles for retail packs, or food service bulk and layout bacon packs, we can integrate our slicers with upstream and downstream conveyor or loading equipment to achieve optimum performance and presentation - with as much or as little automation as required. Thurne customers benefit from maximum yield and throughput, high efficiency, reduced labour costs and optimum product quality. SLICING INNOVATION Thurne was the first slicer manufacturer to introduce vision technology, offering precise measurement of individual muscles and feature detection to provide processors with advanced grading capability. With each advance in technology, Thurne has increased the percentage of first time on weights for natural shaped product coming directly from the slicer from less than 50% to over 95%. HYGIENE & FOOD SAFETY Thurne slicers conform to the most stringent AMI and European safety standards, including CE certification. Our slicers open to reveal all working parts for quick inspection, easy maintenance and fast, thorough cleaning. Product contact parts are quickly and easily removed then placed on purpose built hygiene trolleys for cleaning. PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY Thurne bacon slicers are specifically designed for bacon applications and utilize a robust marine blade shaft to achieve maximum reliability in a low maintenance design. Dedicated to bacon slicing, Thurne machines and systems deliver consistent performance, bringing together high throughput, high first time on-weight percentages and low giveaway in one system. SLICE QUALITY Thurne slicers deliver outstanding slice consistency, producing high quality presentation without thick, thin or sliver slices. The resulting high standard of product presentation with consistent cooking times greatly enhances consumer appeal and, with far less rework and lower manning levels, increases line output.

3 IBS4600 Precooked Bacon Slicer IBS4600 is the world s first slicer to have 4 independent feeds, each with its own vision system that gives weight control of individual slices, regardless of belly size. High yields with low giveaway are the norm thanks to the precision and control that delivers constant weight portions with remarkable consistency. End user and consumer appeal is enhanced because the end product has a uniform appearance, texture and quality and can be sorted into fixed weight /fixed count packs. Features & Benefits Consistent slice thickness Consistent slice laydown Consistent slice control High performance, controlled weight precision slicing Fast and easy loading with 4 independent feeds Able to produce up to 600 slices/min/lane Full yield control with minimal giveaway Interface with microwave cooker for consistent cooked weights

4 IBS 2000 Select Bacon Slicer The compact Thurne IBS 2000 Select Bacon Slicer achieves high productivity with economy in belly bacon slicing offering big performance from a small footprint. The machine produces all common retail and food service pack presentations, from layout presentation to shingles and stacks. The slicer can be optimised for maximum efficiency, thanks to a range of advanced vision grading and discharge options. These, together with innovative modular and hygienic construction, enable quick and easy machine reconfiguration to cope with changes in demand and provide a future proof investment. IBS 2000 Select can operate standalone or be integrated into a wide range of systems. Features & Benefits High speed involute blade (up to 1750rpm) for high throughput Accurate grouping at high speed Accurate feed system and programmable slice denials eliminate sliver slices Continuous feed via compact autoloader for products up to 915mm length Produces fixed weight-fixed slice count, fixed weight-variable slice count or fixed thickness-fixed slice count packs Accurate slice thickness control for product consistency Optional vision system for maximum on weight percentages and minimum giveaway Optional product side trimmer Low maintenance components for reliability Fast and easy cleaning, thanks to easily removed product contact parts

5 IBS 3000 Profile Bacon Slicer Thurne s IBS3000 Profile is a fully automatic, high speed, high yield bacon slicer that delivers outstanding production volumes with exceptional pack weight accuracy. The integrated laser scanner gives precise pack control by making a high resolution 3D scan of every bacon primal. The bacon is weighed by an integrated scale before slicing, enabling effective yield and throughput measurement. Features & Benefits Speeds up to 1800 slices/minute High performance, supreme precision, high yields Maximum yield control for minimal giveaway Consistent slice thickness in a fixed weight pack Fast and easy reloading Integral infeed weigh scale enables monitoring of throughput and yield Fully automatic operation Handles back, streaky and folded middle bacon Optional vision grading of slices Designed for easy, effective hygiene and maintenance Portioning Fresh Meat & Bacon Joints IBS 3000 Profile is also suitable for portioning fresh meat or bacon joints into fixed weight packs, creating shingles or single portions ready for packing. The well presented shingles can be easily loaded into a thermoformer, manually or automatically via robot.

6 Integration: Line Configurations Simple IBS 2000 Select Retail Bacon Slicing Line In this system, IBS 2000 Select is used to upgrade an existing line to produce fixed weight packs of shingled belly bacon for L board and tux packaging. Robotic IBS 2000 Select Retail Bacon Slicing Line A high speed IBS 2000 Select slicing line with twin robotic loading into thermoformer pouches, here with Thurne card dispenser for US retail packs.

7 IBS 2000 Select Food Service Bacon Slicing - Layout Bacon A high speed IBS 2000 Select slicing line with 3rd party underleaver for layout bacon. IBS 3000 Profile Bacon or Fresh Meat Slicing Line A high accuracy, high speed IBS 3000 Profile bacon or fresh meat slicing line with robotic loading into trays.

8 Integration & Service Integration Thurne has been integrating own and third party equipment with their slicers from the outset, offering comprehensive lines that suit processors needs. We consider all machine communications when integrating upstream and downstream equipment, with the result of a balanced and effective line. Our extensive experience in handling techniques ensures that sliced groups are transferred through each stage without disruption for high quality pack presentation. You benefit from: A balanced and effective line Smooth running in all production scenarios Planned maintenance All Thurne equipment is designed to operate efficiently in the toughest production environments. To keep your equipment operating at its best, we recommend establishing a regular maintenance routine. We offer planned maintenance agreements that enable you to manage service costs, while extending the life of your slicer and optimising performance. You benefit from: More cost control over service expenses with inclusive labour charges Optimum machine performance at all times Maximum uptime Extended lifespan 24/7 Support 24-hour Service line USA Europe & Rest of the world: +44 (0) CONTACT North America Thurne USA 4300 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL U.S.A. Tel: Fax: Europe & rest of the world - Thurne-Middleby Ltd Gresham House Pinetrees Business Park Salhouse Road Norwich NR7 9BB UK info@thurne.com Tel. +44 (0) Fax. +44 (0)