Geba / Marel - Portion Cutter

Applications & Use Cases

• Precisely portioning various meat products like poultry, beef, and pork.
• Sizing fish fillets and seafood for retail or further processing.
• Cutting cheese blocks into uniform portions for packaging.
• Portioning vegetables and fruits for ready meals or catering.
• Standardising product weight and size for consistent packaging and yield.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 500 kg/hr to over 2000 kg/hr, depending on product type and cut complexity.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz.

Footprint

A portion cutter typically requires a significant footprint, often exceeding 3 metres in length and 1.5 metres in width, for the main unit and infeed/outfeed conveyors.

Belt width

Commonly, belt widths for portion cutters range from 150mm to 300mm per lane, with some units featuring multiple lanes.

Cutting mechanism

This equipment typically utilises high-speed rotating blades or waterjet technology for precise cutting.

Material construction

For hygiene and durability, units are typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can a portion cutter process?

  Portion cutters are versatile and can process a wide range of products including various meats, poultry, fish, some cheeses, and certain vegetables, provided they fit within the machine's infeed dimensions.

• How accurate are portion cutters?

• What maintenance is typically required for a portion cutter?

• Can portion cutters handle bone-in products?

• Are spare parts readily available for these machines?