Ruhle MKR130 Tumbler

• Marinating meat, poultry, and seafood products to enhance flavour and tenderness.
• Mixing and blending various food ingredients, including spices, brines, and sauces.
• Tenderising meat cuts through mechanical action, improving texture and reducing cooking times.
• Curing processed meats like bacon and ham, ensuring even distribution of curing agents.
• Coating food items with glazes or seasonings for ready-to-eat products.

Typical capacity

Tumblers in this class commonly feature drum capacities ranging from 100 to 200 litres, with the MKR130 indicating a 130-litre capacity for this specific unit.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, to power the motor and vacuum pump, with a 3kW motor being typical for this capacity.

Material construction

Food processing tumblers are invariably constructed from stainless steel (e.g., AISI 304 or 316) for hygiene, durability, and corrosion resistance.

Mobility

Many tumblers, particularly those up to 200 litres, are designed to be mobile, featuring lockable castors for easy repositioning within a facility.

Vacuum function

While not always standard, many professional tumblers include a vacuum system to open muscle fibres, allowing for deeper penetration of marinades and brines.

Control system

Typically, these machines feature programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with user-friendly interfaces for setting tumbling speed, direction, and cycle times.

• What is the primary benefit of using a vacuum tumbler?

  A vacuum tumbler significantly improves product yield and quality by accelerating the absorption of marinades and brines into meat, poultry, or seafood, resulting in more tender and flavourful products.

• How do I determine the correct batch size for a tumbler?

• What maintenance is typically required for a food processing tumbler?

• Can this type of tumbler process different product types?

• What safety features should I look for on a used tumbler?

Meat and poultry tumblers and massagers are valued for their consistent ability to enhance product texture and marinade absorption across commercial production. Buyers typically report reliable performance when used regularly, though condition of internal drums and seals warrants careful inspection on used units. Key strengths include labour savings and uniform results compared to manual methods. When purchasing secondhand, check motor function, drum integrity, and whether all safety guards remain intact. Stainless steel models tend to hold up better in demanding environments.

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