The UTAL continuous meat tumbler is industrial equipment for continuous operation, designed for effective massaging of raw meat after the injection of brine or marinade. The machine ensures even distribution of brine within muscle fibres, improves product structure and increases the quality of finished products.
The equipment is used at meat processing plants, poultry plants, and workshops producing semi-finished and delicatessen products.
Equipment purpose
The continuous tumbler is used in a production line after the injector and performs several key tasks:
even distribution of brine or marinade in muscle tissue;
“closing” punctures after injection;
activation of muscle tissue proteins;
improvement of meat texture and juiciness;
preparation of raw material for further processing or packaging.
Massaging significantly speeds up the production process and improves consistency of product quality. In industry, such processes speed up curing and ensure even distribution of ingredients within raw meat.
Operating principle
The continuous tumbler is a horizontal cylindrical drum with special processing ribs inside. As the drum rotates, the raw meat is lifted and gently mixed, ensuring intensive but gentle massaging.
Thanks to continuous operation, the product moves evenly through the machine's working zone and passes to the next stage of the production line.
This technology is particularly effective for:
chicken legs and breasts
poultry meat
pork
beef
marinated semi-finished products
Advantages of the UTAL continuous tumbler
Continuous production process
The equipment integrates into automatic meat processing lines and provides consistent throughput.
Gentle raw material processing
Massaging takes place without destroying the structure of muscle tissue or damaging poultry skin.
Even brine distribution
Product quality is increased, and the taste and appearance of finished products are improved.
Increased finished product yield
Protein activation and even moisture distribution allow an increase in processing yield.
Easy maintenance
The design allows easy washing and sanitation.
Reliable industrial construction
All equipment components are made of food-grade stainless steel that resists corrosion and aggressive environments.
Design features
food-grade stainless steel body
reinforced industrial drive
processing ribs for effective massaging
adjustable drum rotation speed
integration into automatic lines
hygienic design for quick washing
Manufacture and supply
UTAL continuous tumblers are manufactured in Dnipro, Ukraine, by a company with many years of experience in developing equipment for the meat processing industry.
We offer:
equipment development to meet customer requirements
equipment manufacture and supply
technical support
The equipment can be supplied both to Ukrainian enterprises and for export to countries in Europe, Asia and other regions.
Applications
The UTAL continuous tumbler is used to produce:
injected semi-finished meat products
marinated chicken
chilled meat products
delicatessen meat products
products for subsequent heat treatment or smoking
✔ The UTAL continuous tumbler is an effective solution for modern meat processing lines, increasing productivity, improving product quality and optimising the production process.