Handtmann - Handtmann VF50 Vacuum Filler

Applications & Use Cases

• Portioning and filling of viscous and semi-viscous products in the meat processing industry.
• Accurate dosing of pastes, purees, and other pumpable food items into casings or containers.
• Production of sausages, deli meats, and formed meat products.
• Filling of pet food, spreads, and certain bakery fillings.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 2,000 kg/hour to 5,000 kg/hour, depending on product viscosity and portion size.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, is required.

Hopper volume

Units of this type typically feature hopper volumes ranging from 90 litres to 240 litres.

Portioning range

Vacuum fillers commonly offer a portioning range from 5g to 10,000g, with high accuracy.

Vacuum system

Integrated vacuum systems are standard, typically achieving vacuum levels suitable for air-free product filling.

Construction material

Machinery Masters expects food-grade stainless steel construction for all product contact parts and external panels.

Footprint

A typical footprint for a standalone unit of this type would be approximately 1,200mm (L) x 800mm (W) x 1,800mm (H).

Frequently Asked Questions

• What products can a VF50 Vacuum Filler process?

  A VF50 Vacuum Filler is designed for processing a wide range of viscous and semi-viscous food products, including various meat emulsions, purees, pastes, and spreads. It excels at products requiring precise portioning and minimal air inclusion.

• Is this unit suitable for linking or clipping machines?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used vacuum filler?

• Can this machine handle different casing types?

• What level of automation can I expect?