Vakona - Vakona 220 Esk Tumbler

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for marinating meat, poultry, and seafood products to enhance flavour and tenderness.
• Ideal for tumbling and massaging various food items to improve texture and protein extraction.
• Suitable for mixing ingredients thoroughly in a controlled environment.
• Often employed in the production of cured meats, sausages, and ready meals.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, drum capacities commonly range from 150 to 250 litres, suitable for medium-batch processing.

Power supply

Units of this type typically operate on a 3-phase industrial power supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz.

Construction material

As stated, units like this are universally constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability in food processing environments.

Control system

Commonly features a user-friendly control panel, often with programmable cycles for time, vacuum, and rotation speed.

Vacuum system

Typically includes an integrated vacuum pump to facilitate deeper marinade penetration and improve product texture.

Footprint

A unit of this size would typically require a floor space of approximately 1.5m x 1m, though exact dimensions vary by model.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the main benefits of using a vacuum tumbler?

  Vacuum tumblers enhance product quality by accelerating marination, improving tenderness, and ensuring even distribution of ingredients. The vacuum also helps to open muscle fibres for better absorption.

• Is this type of equipment difficult to clean?

• What kind of maintenance does a tumbler require?

• Can this machine handle different types of products?

• What safety features are typically included?