Ruhle - MKR130 Tumbler

• Marinating meat, poultry, and seafood products to enhance flavour and tenderness.
• Mixing and blending various food ingredients, such as salads, vegetables, and dry spices.
• Salting and curing processes for products like bacon, ham, and sausages.
• Tenderising and massaging meat cuts to improve texture and absorption of brines.

Typical capacity

Units in this class commonly feature drum capacities around 130 litres, suitable for small to medium batch processing.

Construction material

Typically constructed from stainless steel, ensuring hygiene and durability for food processing applications.

Mobility

Many tumblers of this size are designed to be mobile, often on castors, for ease of repositioning within a facility.

Power requirement

For this class of equipment, a power supply around 3 kW is commonly found, typically requiring a 3-phase connection.

Control system

Units often feature programmable controls for setting tumbling speed, vacuum levels (if applicable), and cycle times.

Vacuum capability

Many modern tumblers include vacuum functionality to improve marinade penetration and product yield.

• What is the primary benefit of using a tumbler for food processing?

  Tumblers significantly improve product quality by enhancing flavour absorption, tenderising meat, and ensuring consistent mixing of ingredients, leading to better yield and texture.

• Is this type of equipment suitable for both wet and dry ingredients?

• What maintenance is typically required for a food tumbler?

• Can this equipment handle different product types without cross-contamination?

• What kind of power supply is usually needed for a tumbler of this size?

• How does a vacuum tumbler differ from a non-vacuum 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.

General overview for this equipment type