Explore the latest e-book from Mepaco, “Processing Automation Trends,” which delves into a variety of cutting-edge solutions aimed at enhancing food processing efficiency and automation. The book showcases mechanical equipment add-ons, system layout and controls solutions, and focuses on the following key areas: 1 Mechanical options engineered to optimize efficiency, including seals with quick-release, air-purge … New ebook: Processing Automation Trends
Proper agitator design and selection will provide the best performance of the mixing and blending equipment. Considerations for specifying the agitator and overall mixing solution include: Ingredient Considerations• Size of ingredients• Condition or fragility of ingredients• Ability to dissolve• Weight of ingredients and mix• Viscosity Process Considerations• Product recipes used in the equipment solution• Mixing, … Best Practices for Agitators in Mixing Applications
Mepaco’s food processing equipment solutions are engineered for the application, and with application challenges comes budget, compliance, and operational considerations. When it comes to specifying food contact surfaces, some processors require a spec to be followed and some processors are looking to fulfill sanitation and food safety goals, which might result in redefining a specification.One … Comparing Food Contact Surfaces: 2B and EP
Mepaco Mixer Blenders are common equipment in food processing lines. Are the replacement parts organized properly to get the most out of your maintenance program for optimum performance? In the infographic, DARK RED signifies a part that will cause an emergency break down which will include lost product. TAN indicates parts that require a long lead time either because of custom … How to Plan for Mixer Blender Parts – Infographic
The main reasons that Mepaco Mixers have a legacy in Meat Processing is the Total Cost of Ownership, created by blend accuracy, sanitation efficiencies and proven safety features. The overlapping paddle blender will guarantee a homogeneous blend that reaches ½% deviation in less than 90 seconds of blending, resulting in: More blender turns, which increase … Infographic – Why Mepaco Mixer-Blenders are still in operation after 40 years
The Mepaco® brand has been around for a long time. The company began in 1932 and operated out of Oakland, California. The name Mepaco® stands for Meat Packers Equipment Company. For the first 40 years, Mepaco® was a significant equipment supplier to deli meat, sausage, and smoked meat processors. Mepaco® offered loaf molds and slicers, … Mepaco – 90 Years in the Making
Case Story: What can happen when an agitator problem is ignored? A high-volume pet food processor utilized a Mixer/Cooker in their operations which produced 45-minute batches. The application called for 28 RPM and mixing cold product at 35 – 45 degrees. During the process of loading different ingredients into the Mixer-Cooker, a Vmag buggy fell … Case Story: What Can Happen When an Agitator Problem is Ignored?
The type and viscosity of food product, thermal processing technology, desired texture, and cooking/processing cycle times are considered when specifying the agitator solution. Primary consideration for mixing or blending agitator solution begins with the ability for the food product to self-level. Agitator configurations also include scrapers with indirect cooking applications. In some applications, the agitator … Why Agitator Solutions are Important to Quality and Throughput in Cooking Operations
1. Pull more out of your grinder Ask your grinder experts about an upgrade kit to address a different plate configuration to increase throughput. If you do not have a level sensor, contact your controls partner to add controls to turn off the grinder before it runs dry. A continuous flow of meat product will … Quick Upgrades that Increase Production Right Now
Our service techs, engineers and application experts have pinpointed five most-often congested production areas and processes observed in food manufacturing plants: 1. Underperforming grinders Grinders underperform due to dull plates and knives and other worn parts. Adjustment of the HP/RPM/Pitch can be made to increase capacity. If not properly maintained, the pin and bushing will … 5 Common Bottlenecks that Impede System Yield Goals
Tom Hoffmann, Director of Mepaco Sales, gives a tour of a lab mixer at Process Expo. The lab mixer was engineered and manufactured for UW-Madison’s new meat science lab. The equipment is being donated for their new facility and educational center opening 2020. This video is part of a series called “Ask the Experts” to … Ask the Experts – at Process Expo – The Lab Mixer
Mepaco has recently published a new white paper, “Comparing Agitator Solutions for Food Processing Applications”. The paper, developed in collaboration with sales, engineering and applications teams, is a guide for agitation solutions in Cookers, Mixers, Blenders and Drop Tanks. In the white paper, there are many details about the technology of agitators, highlighting: ribbon, paddle, … New White Paper: Comparing Agitator Solutions
This 8000 lb. Mixer Blender is equipped with vacuum and CO2 injection, required for downstream forming and packaging operations. Mepaco’s Mixer Blenders are engineered to specific application parameters. These industrial mixing solutions are code-stamped and ASME rated, with high-pressure dimple or stay-bolt jackets. Cooling jackets or injection systems, like in this Mixer Blender, are also … Large Vacuum Mixer Blender part of Meat Processing and Forming Line
Designed by the Mepaco group, this system (above video) was engineered to formulate ground meats. It addresses the customer’s production goals for speed, flexibility and accuracy with the utmost attention to a safe and sanitary design. In addition, the system provides efficient transfers that reduce transport time and eliminates transfer issues that result in … New Animation: Watch Mepaco’s Pre-Blend System for Formulating Ground Meats
The integration of a Vacuum Sampling System in a Mixer / Blender is an efficient way to take product samples. There is no need for equipment and production stops because the vacuum sampler is automatic and can be delivered at different intervals to provide a true test of product consistency. Compared to manual sampling, the … Automated Samples Saves Down Time
A recent shop floor walk through shows a Mepaco Mixer-Blender discharging into a Pappas Emulsifier. The large chute directs product discharging out of the Mixer-Blender into the cutting head of the emulsifier. Once the product is emulsified to the desired consistency, it can then be transferred to a linker, former or surge vessel. In this … Mepaco’s 170 Mixer-Blender is an Effective Part of any Emulsifying Line
