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JBT Schröder IMAX Injectors

IMAX injectors, designed and manufactured with German precision, have become the industry standard for performance, consistency, and reliability. Our success and reputation in all applications of bone-in and boneless injection and marination remains unrivaled. IMAX Injectors deliver unparalleled brine distribution with consistent results, and are built for years of flawless operation. Pork, beef, ham, turkey, chicken, and fish processors can agree, our injectors offer technological benefits, which bring substantial value to their bottom-line.

JBT Schröder IMAX 600P/900P – Poultry Injectors

JBT Schröder IMAX ECOLINE – Injectors

JBT Schröder IMAX HIGHLINE – Injectors

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JBT Schröder IMAX 600P/900P – Poultry Injectors

The IMAX 600P/900P is the industry’s most advanced injector designed specifically for chicken marination. It is a superior injector, with versatility to match. From bone-in to boneless, from whole birds to parts, the IMAX600P/900P Chicken Injector has every feature you’ll need to process all of your chicken marination applications.

Setting a whole new standard in chicken marination

The IMAX 600P/900P Chicken Injector is designed for all types of chicken marination applications and can handle everything from whole bone-in birds to parts to boneless tenders & nuggets. Like all IMAX injectors, the IMAX 600P offers unparalleled injection distribution, consistency, and reliability. And since the 600P/900P has been optimized for chicken marination, you’ll produce a higher quality product with increased yields and the highest levels of production.

Features & Benefits

Needle manifold
Pneumatic retraction for each individual needle, constant adjustable air pressure.
Controller/Touch Panel
Intuitive operation and ergonomically arranged.
Product Feed
Two belt options available – standard features FM flat belt with optional CU flighted belt for cut-up operation.
Dynamic stripper plate
Five positions for maximum flexibility: high setting for whole birds and WOGs; low setting for pieces and parts.
Pump unit
Variable speed for optimum pressure control. Complete draining at the lowest point.
Filtration (not illustrated)
Four-stage filter eliminates clogged needles and pressure drops, resulting in higher yields and a more consistent product.
A higher level of versatility.
When we set out to develop the IMAX poultry injector, we looked at chicken marination applications around the world. We combined that information with comprehensive research from leading European Universities specializing in applied fluid technologies. No detail was too small, no potential benefit was overlooked. The result is a highly flexible injector capable of processing a complete range of chicken products – a solution that provides processor’s with the opportunity to easily expand their product line.
Greater performance.
Every component in the IMAX poultry injector has been optimized for chicken marination. Its dynamic stripper plate features two positions – a high setting for whole birds and WOGs, and a low setting for parts and pieces. The lower area offers four settings each of 13 mm for fine tuning. A new, research-driven manifold design delivers a uniform brine flow to all needles with a consistent needle-tip pressure and injection rate.
A superior design for food safety.
Like all IMAX injectors, the stainless steel poultry injectors continues to lead the way in food safety. Its external brine path is easily accessible and can be quickly removed for cleaning and inspection to ensure products are not cross-contaminated. The ability to easily remove needles is another important part of food safety. The IMAX poultry injectors have been designed so that all needles can be removed in less than five minutes.

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Technical Data IMAX 600P

Belt width: 620mm
Needles :Single head with 343 needles, 3mm
Product Stripper: Five preset positions manually adjustable
Product Infeed height adjustment max: 60 – 120mm
Product Advance – FM Flat Belt: 45 / 90 / 180
Product Advance – CU Flighted Belt: On request
Maximum Bone Height – Needle Retraction: 165mm
Speed: 15 – 45 strokes/min
Brine Tank: FT200

Technical Data IMAX 900P

Belt width: 920mm
Needles :Single head with 511 needles, 3mm
Product Stripper: Five preset positions manually adjustable
Product Infeed height adjustment max: 60 – 120mm
Product Advance – FM Flat Belt: 45 / 90 / 180
Product Advance – CU Flighted Belt: On request
Maximum Bone Height – Needle Retraction: 120mm
Speed: 14 – 45 strokes/min
Brine Tank: FT200

JBT Schröder IMAX ECOLINE – Injectors

IMAX ECOLINE 350 / 420: The injector for all-round use

The ECOLINE series now offers outstanding Schröder quality for small and medium-sized businesses at a favorable entry price and low operating costs in the basic version. These all-round injectors are suitable for a wide range of products. The proven and robust drive concept and the thoughtful hygienic design immediately reveals the typical Schröder injector. A choice of two manifold variants (number and density of needles), always equipped with a needle suspension block makes it suitable for bone-in and bone-less products. Optional available is an additional tenderizer head. Different filter concepts offering the choice between functional simplicity and operating comfort. With three performance classes, running up to 3 t and 4 t and of fresh product per hour* of fish, meat and poultry products, one will always find the right machine for its production.*Calculated assuming approximately 40 kg/m².

Brine tank FT 130

The FT 130 brine tank is available as an option. It supplies the IMAX ECOLINE injectors with up to 130 l of brine. Coarse particles are effectively filtered out using an external rotary filter with a scraper. Brine intake is performed by the stationary suction filter, which can be quickly removed for cleaning purposes using the patented quick-release system. The tank guarantees a high degree of utilization of the brine with a leftover quantity of residual brine of less than ten liters. The cleaning position ensures fast and effective cleaning – there is a mounting to accommodate all parts on the brine tank itself.

Features & Benefits

CONTROLLER/TOUCH PANEL – Central operating controls for controlling pressure, speed and injection mode.
Optional: Touch panel with available user and recipe management.
INJECTION AND TENDERIZER HEAD WITH RETRACTION BLOCK – For 1- and 2-way injection from 10% to over 90% injection rate. Multiple needle configurations always allow an optimum stitch pattern.
BRINE TUBES – Brine-conducting parts outside the machine, special hygienic design of the tubes by pressing.
HYGIENIC DESIGN – Good accessibility of all parts for easy cleaning and inspection. Loosening only two screws allows easy opening of the manifold for quick an efficient cleaning.
BRINE FILTRATION FT130 (OPTION) – with suction filter and rotary drum filter. Standard: three-stage filtration with 1 mm and 2 mm filter plates plus an additional filter net and suction filter.
PUMP – Powerful 3 kW pump, complete residual brine draining, easy toolless disconnection from the brine tank.

JBT Schröder IMAX HIGHLINE – Injectors

IMAX injection technology for highest demands

The processing principle of the IMAX technology is based on classic injection curing by means of hollow needles. This is where know-how regarding needle type, inlet and exit holes and needle stitch pattern plays a decisive role. The brine/emulsion to be injected is carried directly to the product by a system of pumps and pipes. As well as boneless products, bone-in meat, poultry and fish can also be injected.

Features & Benefits

IMAX 420/520/620 – Walking Beam Injector

For the IMAX walking beam injectors, the meat is transported through the machine via a transport rake. This follows a flat elliptic curve. While the needles are outside the product, the rake lifts out of the transport bed and moves forward. In the controller, this product advance can be set to 50 mm or 100 mm. The bigger advance allows the largest transport capacity of the injector with a wide puncture pattern. Although the shorter 50 mm advance halves the capacity, but it provides a stitch pattern that is twice as narrow, which can bring technological advantages when injecting. Thus, the short advance is often used to achieve a high injection rate for products or to ensure perfect brine distribution with very low pressure.
The transport rake is made entirely of stainless steel and thus extremely robust and hygienic.
The IMAX rake injectors are available in three sizes from 420 mm to 620 mm pan width.

MAX 430 / 630 / 930 – Belt Injector

The classic field of application of IMAX belt injectors are small-sized products or in industries in which the entire product transport often takes place using belts. Thus, these injectors are typically found in the fish and poultry industry.
The high needle density (up to 900 needles) and low injection pressure of the IMAX belt injectors ensure gentle and uniform injection of sensitive fish and poultry products.
The large number of needles also makes it possible to adjust the product feed, in addition to 50 mm and 100 mm, up to 200 mm. This ensures a high level of output even for very small and light products.
The IMAX belt injectors are available in three sizes from 420 mm to 920 mm pan width.

MEPSCO Injectors

MEPSCO UltraCAT Double Head Injector

With 244, 378, or 488 needle injection head, or a 244, 378, or 488 needle tenderizer head, this injector is configurable for any process with production rates up to 40,000 lbs/hr.

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MEPSCO UltraCAT Junior Injector

With needle configurations of 140, 210, or 280 and production rates up to 12,000 lbs/hr, this injector provides uniform distribution and superior piece-to-piece accuracy.

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MEPSCO UltraCAT (378 or 488) Injector

Offers a tenderizer head for boneless meats and production rates up to 35,000 lbs/hr.

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MEPSCO UltraCAT Double Head Injector

Simplify your production lines and achieve higher efficiency and better quality with the most versatile injection technology on the market

The customizable MEPSCO UltraCAT Double Head Injector is designed to maximize precision and increase the speed of processing bone-in and boneless meats while saving you the hassle of extensive maintenance.

In keeping with JBT’s broad commitment to simple, yet versatile food processing equipment, this double-head meat injector offers a 244, 278, or 488 needle injection head or a 244, 378, or 488 needle tenderizer head for boneless meats. This allows you to configure the machine for any process with production rates up to 40,000 pounds per hour with 3% to 83% on a single pass with uniform distribution, superior moisture retention, and ideal piece-to-piece consistency.

The UltraCAT Double Head Injector is also equipped with a self-cleaning filtration system, so you can achieve maximum efficiency and better product quality across a range of processing applications while reducing the need for maintenance and service.

Features & Benefits

The MEPSCO UltraCat Double Head Injector offers seemingly endless high-tech, customizable solutions to serve your needs and help you meet your system and business goals. JBT has developed a cutting-edge machine that revolutionizes the injection process. With the UltraCAT, we’re putting the control in your hands while providing superior speed and efficiency, as well as improved automatic sanitation technology.

Multiple needle configurations – With 3mm, 4mm, and 5mm needle-sizing options, the ability to operate with 244 to 976 needles per machine, and flexible spacing options, the UltraCAT’s injection needles can be configured to suit your specific processing needs.
Modular conveyor belt – Modernized conveyor technology allows for greater flexibility of use, a simplified cleaning process, and a lower overall cost of ownership.
Increased production rates – With flexible configurations of single or double head injectors along with tenderizer options and customizable injection speeds up to 55 strokes per minute, you can achieve production rates of up to 40,000 pounds per hour.
Consistent distribution – The UltraCAT allows for 3% to 85% injection ranges on a single pass with uniform distribution, superior moisture retention, and unmatched accuracy.
Self-cleaning – The state-of-the-art filtration system utilizes a rotary drum to eliminate up to 95% of solids while dual inline filters for each injection head filter out additional solids to significantly reduce contamination concerns.

Superior Hygiene & Safety

The food-processing industry represents some of the harshest environments for electronics and mechanized parts – especially where meat, poultry, and seafood are concerned. JBT remains committed to producing equipment that adheres to the highest standards of sanitation, hygiene, and user safety.

Like all JBT FoodTech solutions, our meat injection machines and meat tenderizers are designed to flourish under the most demanding production conditions. We’re committed to upholding the most rigorous standards of safety in all we do, and we offer comprehensive training programs and preventative maintenance plans to ensure your equipment continues to operate smoothly and effectively for the long term.

FAQs

What products can be processed using the UltraCAT Double Head Injector?

The UltraCAT’s versatile design, which accommodates 244, 378, or 488 needle injection or tenderizer heads, makes it ideal for processing a wide variety of bone-in and boneless meat products. Whether you’re processing pork bellies, poultry, or seafood products, the UltraCAT meat injector and tenderizer machine can be configured to suit your specific needs and objectives. The injector’s impressive 112-gallon brine holding tank and quick-change needle modules also ensure you don’t have to sacrifice efficiency to achieve superior results.

What are the primary maintenance requirements for the UltraCAT Double Head Injector?

At JBT, we understand that extensive maintenance requirements can significantly reduce uptime and impact your bottom line. That’s why we design our machines to be as self-sufficient as possible. The UltraCAT boasts ultra-hygienic stainless-steel surfaces and its high-tech filtration system reduces time and labor spent on manual cleaning. Additionally, when replacement parts or repairs are needed, JBT’s expert support team is available 24/7 to provide you with the specific parts and assistance you need to get your operation up and running in no time.

Does operating the UltraCAT Double Head Injector require training?

The UltraCAT is designed to be simple and easy to operate using the accompanying Allen Bradley CompactLogix controller, which features a 7” PanelView Plus touch screen. With an intuitive interface, the controller includes 100 product presets to automatically set the injector to accommodate specific product specs. It also contains maintenance screens with trouble-shooting instructions and a sanitation mode.

JBT – Revolutionizing FoodTech Since 1884

When JBT first opened its doors as the Bean Spray Pump Company over a hundred years ago, we had one simple yet ambitious goal – to redefine what’s possible in FoodTech. With our unrivaled determination, in-depth understanding of food-processing technology and markets, and a genuine dedication to serving our partners, we’ve solidified the JBT name as a true leader and industry powerhouse.

We’ve always believed that collaboration is at the heart of success. Our approach revolves around developing long-term, mutually beneficial business relationships with food processors throughout diverse markets around the globe. With JBT, you get more than just an equipment provider – you get an experienced industry partner you can trust.

State-of-the-Art Research & Technology Centers

JBT is dedicated to continued innovation. We believe that through rigorous research and technological advancement, we can simplify and improve the food-processing industry and create a better, safer, and more inclusive future. As a JBT partner, you’re invited to join us at our global Research and Technology Centers and work directly with our FoodTech specialists as you test new equipment, refine your recipes, and experiment with different production-line setups and configurations. Working together, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish!

Industry-Leading Expertise, At Your Service

At JBT, we don’t just produce the highest quality machinery in FoodTech. We go above and beyond to ensure we’re available to offer guidance, support, service, and training to our partners. We take the time to understand the specific challenges you face in your markets, and we’re here to offer individualized, comprehensive solutions to meet your needs.

Our experts are here to help around the clock. Contact us to learn more about our offerings, get your questions answered, and join the JBT family!

MEPSCO UltraCAT Junior Injector

Bone-in or boneless meat Injection

The versatile ULTRACAT Junior injector is designed and manufactured in the USA to set the pace for controlled injection of bone-in or boneless meats. With needle configurations of 210, or 280 and production rates up to 12,000 pounds per hour, MEPSCO injectors from JBT lead the way in uniform distribution, best moisture retention, and superior piece-to-piece accuracy. The efficient filtration system features a self-cleaning rotating drum filter to eliminate 95% of the solids and dual pressure filters to filter out additional solids before going to the needles.

Features & Benefits

EASY CLEANABILITY with stainless steel surfaces and an efficient filtration system that boasts a self cleaning drum filter to eliminate 95% of solids. Dual pressure filters also significantly reduce any additional solids before going into the needles.
CONSISTENCY & ACCURACY with a programmable touch screen
VERSATILITY enhances the different products and profiles on the same machine

Details

Needles up to 280 special alloy stainless steel standard needles or optional tenderizer needles, both available in sizes: .118” (3 mm) .158” (4 mm) .188” (5 mm)
Fully adjustable injector speed up to 55 strokes/minute
Up to 85% injection range from a single pass (product dependent)
Optional 1-way (down) or 2-way full flow (up & down) brine valve
60-gallon brine holding tank
5-stage brine filter
25 hp at 460V (35 amp), 3-phase, 60Hz
80 PSI air 3/8” npt 1½” brine connection
Quick change needle manifold

Options & Models

210, or 280

MEPSCO UltraCAT (378 or 488) Injector

JBT’s MEPSCO UltraCAT Injector offers superior flexibility and increased yield while reducing downtime and unnecessary costs.

When it comes to injection in the meat processing industry, consistency is key. That’s why JBT has developed a high-tech, customizable, and accurate commercial meat injector that offers the lowest total cost of ownership on the market. With a wide variety of configurations and reliable product uniformity, the MEPSCO UltraCAT Injector is the ideal machine for processors in the poultry, meat, and seafood industries.

JBT has been supplying advanced FoodTech solutions for over a century. Our commitment to helping our customers develop a superior end product, while significantly improving overall system efficiency, has led to some of the most revolutionary advancements in food-processing technology. The MEPSCO UltraCAT Injector simplifies the process of creating high-quality, tender, and delicious meat products by prioritizing key features that give you a competitive edge without sacrificing your bottom line.

Highly accurate distribution capabilities, a user-friendly interface, maximum processing flexibility, and easier-than-ever maintenance requirements help to increase your throughput and elevate the efficiency of your entire operation without costly repairs and unnecessary downtime.

Features & Benefits

JBT’s MEPSCO UltraCAT (378 or 488) Injector is designed with cost-effectiveness, precision, safety, and efficiency in mind. Built to last and deliver the lowest total cost of ownership on the market, this injector can increase throughput and yield with minimal maintenance and cleaning requirements.

Here’s a look at what the UltraCAT (378 or 488) Injector offers:

Accuracy – Built to inject and marinate poultry, meat, and seafood products quickly, without sacrificing precision, the UltraCAT (378 or 488) injector distributes moisture uniformly at production rates up to 35,000 pounds per hour.
Minimal maintenance requirements – With stainless-steel surfaces and a supremely efficient filtration system featuring a self-cleaning drum filter that can eliminate 95% of solids, the UltraCAT injector couldn’t be simpler to clean. Dual pressure filters also work to significantly reduce any solids before going into the needles.
Customizability – With multiple needle sizes to choose from, an optional 1-way (down) or 2-way full-flow (up and down) brine valve, and a fully adjustable injector speed, this MEPSCO UltraCAT injector can be optimized for any production application.
Efficiency – With injector speeds up to 55 strokes per minute, quick-change needle modules, an impressive 60-gallon brine holding tank, and up to 85% injection range from a single pass (depending on the product), you can save time and boost productivity.
Ease-of-operation – Designed with reliability, user safety, and convenience in mind, the injector’s programmable touch screen is simple and intuitive to use.

Safe Operation, Hygienic Design

We know that protecting the safety of your employees and your consumer base is of the utmost importance. The UltraCAT offers easy cleanability with an innovative, sanitary design that boasts stainless steel surfaces with an efficient filtration system. A self-cleaning drum filter and dual pressure filters help to eliminate more than 95% of solids, protecting the health and safety of your consumers and workers. A programmable touch screen with a highly-intuitive control system also allows the user to operate the UltraCAT safely and effectively without the need for extensive training.

FAQs

What needles can be used with the UltraCAT (378 or 488) Injector?

You can choose the right model to meet your specific production applications, with needle configurations of 378 or 488. The UltraCAT is compatible with special alloy stainless-steel standard needles or optional tenderizer needles. Both needle types are available in sizes .118” (3 mm), .158” (4 mm), and .188” (5 mm) to provide maximum flexibility.

What are the maintenance requirements?

The UltraCAT is designed to maximize uptime and reduce the need for maintenance to deliver the lowest cost of ownership possible. With stainless-steel surfaces and a self-cleaning drum filter, the machine is simple and easy to clean. When maintenance or replacement parts are required, JBT experts are available around the clock to provide you with recommendations, insights, support, and service.

What types of products can be processed using the UltraCAT Injector?

The UltraCAT is perfectly suited to accommodate the marination and injection of a wide variety of bone-in and boneless meat products. Whether you’re processing pork bellies, poultry, or seafood, you’re guaranteed to find the right configuration to suit your specific market and preferences. With such an expansive range of customizable features, your output will not only taste better, but it will also display superior uniformity and overall quality.

JBT – At the Cutting-Edge of FoodTech

At JBT, we’re known for our dedication to relentless innovation and our unwavering commitment to our partner’s ongoing success. Our mission is to consistently design and produce the most advanced food-processing equipment on the market and provide the highest quality customer service and support possible.

When you work with JBT, you’ll get the opportunity to:

Choose from our extensive catalog of premium equipment
Customize production designs and approaches
Integrate equipment from a variety of different brands to optimize your production lines
Easily access replacement parts and equipment components to keep your operations running smoothly

You can also take advantage of personalized services, which include upgrade kits, parts, service and maintenance, and specialized training.

Targeted Solutions for Diverse Markets

You’re more than just another sale to us. We value the long-term partnerships we build with our customers. JBT is privileged to work with a broad range of companies that serve a variety of domestic and global markets. We’re grateful for the diversity and broad perspectives our partners offer. We specialize in a wide variety of markets, including:

Join Us at Our High-Tech Research Facilities All Over the World

Our commitment to collaborative research and development has led to some of the most innovative and revolutionary technology in food processing. We want to make sure our partners are involved in the process. As a JBT partner, you’ll have the opportunity to visit our global Research and Technology Centers to work side-by-side with our incredible specialists. You’ll get to test equipment, perfect your recipes, try out new setups and configurations, and get an up-close-and-personal look at our operation.

Get Unmatched Support From True Experts in FoodTech

At JBT, we’ve worked throughout our long history to not just offer high-tech food-processing solutions, but also to develop reliable expertise and gain real-world experience in a wide variety of diverse markets. With the knowledge we’ve amassed over the years, we have the tools to offer you comprehensive support no matter the challenges you face.

Whether you need quick and efficient maintenance service, industry insight from experts in the field, or are looking for new ways to optimize your production lines, our team of experts is available 24/7 to offer you the customer support you need to build your business and reach the top of your industry.

High Pressure Processors (HPP)

JBT Avure HPP high pressure processor for pharmaceutical manufacturing

Food manufacturers of all shapes and sizes, including the world’s largest poultry producer, depend on our high pressure processing machines to serve up healthy, delicious and safe products. And double and triple shelf life without chemicals, additives or heat.