GEA MultiJector 3-4mm

Redefining flexibility, accuracy and hygiene in brine injection

Multi-purpose without compromising on accuracy or performance

The GEA MultiJector brine injection system with 3-4mm OptiFlex needles features consistent vertical brine distribution throughout the full depth of the product. The 3-4 mm brine injector guarantees consistent product quality and maximum profitability, flexible needles that will not break or distort, and proven GEA technology such as linear movement of the needles. The modular design includes exchangeable manifold needle cassettes for quick changeover and easy cleaning.

Main applications

Main applications for GEA MultiJector 3-4mm

The main applications for the GEA MultiJector 3-4mm brine injection system include cooked ham products like pork ham, turkey ham and chicken ham.

Technology know-how you can count on

  • Inventor of industrial brine injection backed by 50 years’ experience
  • Seamless integration of upstream and downstream operations like defrosting, brine chilling, tenderizing and tumbling for maximum product quality
  • Complete process control for consistent product color and taste, long shelf life, high yield and low cost 

Most accurate brine distribution and retention for high-quality products

  • Unique 3-4 mm OptiFlex that help prevent bent or broken needles and ensure consistent quality and maximum productivity
  • Constant linear speed of needles throughout the whole injection stroke for consistent brine distribution 
  • GEA’s unique ‘intelligent’ stripper plate that prevents pressure on delicate products regardless of the product height 

Highest flexibility with focus on detail

  • Unique needle cassette design for complete and toolless exchange within 7-9 minutes 
  • Easy-to-clean conveyor belt system by a single person and without the need of removing equipment
  • Recipe program with process parameters such as product height and needle depth 
  • Switching from one product to another without the need of mechanical adjustments

Specifications

Advanced technology
3-4mm OptiFlex needles
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3-4mm OptiFlex needles

At the heart of the GEA MultiJector brine injector are the unique 3 or 4 mm OptiFlex needles, which combine flexibility with special strength. They are 68% stronger than traditional stainless steel and will flex and recover their shape, helping to prevent bent or broken needles and ensure consistent quality and maximum productivity. This help avoid over or under-cured areas for a more consistent taste and color.

Optimal Time-in-Meat
Optimal Time-in-Meat GEA MultiJector 3-4mm

Optimal Time-in-Meat

Time-in-Meat is a GEA brine injection precision technique based on the specific combination of stroke height and injection cycle time, both optimized for each product type. Thanks to the Time-in-Meat technique, the needles stay in the product longer during injection, which leads to better brine uptake and more even brine distribution. As a result, product quality and consistency are significantly increased and therefore higher efficiency and yields can be achieved.

Easy cleaning for minimum downtime

The GEA MultiJector features a unique conveyor belt cleaning system that includes a hoisting device mounted on a trolley. This allows the belt to be removed, cleaned and returned by one person without having to remove up and downstream equipment. Simple removal of the belt gives easy access to the machine for fast, thorough cleaning and minimum downtime.

Technical details
Product specificationsGEA MultiJector 3-4mm
Belt width700 mm
Dimensions (HxWxD)2175 x 1610 x 2885 mm
Product height230 mm
Injection height220 mm
Number of needles275

Additional equipment

Additional equipment GEA MultiJector 3-4mm

Complement your GEA MultiJector 3-4mm injection system with the following equipment to complete your process and optimize results.

Innovative brine filtration with GEA ScreenFilter
GEA ScreenFilter for brine filtration on GEA MultiJector

GEA ScreenFilter

The innovative GEA ScreenFilter passively filters brine using gravitation force and avoids protein activation that can clog injection needles. Suitable for low-viscosity brines and applications such as ham, poultry and bacon, the filter promotes high process uptime, efficient brine use, and stable injection process which contributes to optimal food quality and guards food safety.

Rotary brine filtration with GEA Rotary Filter
GEA Rotary filter for brine filtration on GEA MultiJector

GEA Rotary Filter

GEA Rotary Filter is suitable for all brine types included heavy, high viscosity brines typically containing thickening agents or fibers and proteins. It filters injection brine while maintaining excellent hygiene and efficiency.

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