Scanvaegt Portioning and Packing Solution – Chicken Fillet
Where precision, efficiency, and food safety go hand in hand
With the chicken fillet cutback end-to-end line, you gain full control over portion cutting, weighing, packing, and labeling – all in one streamlined line. Save time, reduce errors, and increase efficiency.
Tailored Packing Line to Fit Your Needs
Scanvaegt combines expertise in cutting, weighing, and packing into an integrated production line customized to your specific requirements. Our one-stop-shop concept makes it easy to implement a complete solution that optimizes both operations and resource utilization.
Real-time data enables continuous monitoring and adjustment of production, creating a streamlined and profitable production flow.
1. X-ray Inspection
Before cutting, the chicken fillets undergo X-ray inspection, where they are checked for any bone fragments or other solid contaminants.
If the system identifies a contaminant, the fillet is automatically rejected. This ensures that only boneless fillets proceed in the flow, providing high food safety and product quality.
2. Portion cutting with ScanCut 400
After X-ray inspection, the fillets are sent to the portion cutter, ScanCut 400, which cuts to a fixed weight and according to customer-specific patterns. All trim is automatically removed.
Advantages:
• Cutting angles adjustable to 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°
• Precise blue laser technology for optimal measurement, enabling ultra-fast cutting with extreme precision
• User interface with real-time 3D visualization of product and cutting patterns
ScanCut 400 ensures accurate and consistent cutback of chicken fillets in-line, resulting in maximum yield and minimal waste.
3. Dynamic Weighing and Batching
With the ScanBatcher SB520, fresh chicken fillets are batched quickly based on weight or count. The system consists of three units: infeed, dynamic weighing, and batching.
When the target batch weight is reached, the fillets are styled and packed manually – the first manual step in the process.
The ScanBatcher supports up to 64 sorting/styling stations
Supports:
• Tolerance batching: Intelligent batching of products with variable weights into groups based on target weight and/or count, with upper and lower limits per batch to minimize giveaway
• Minimum batching: Sorting products with variable weights into groups with a minimum target weight or count per batch
• Sizing: Sorting products by weight or size into fixed-weight portions
4. Checkweighing
The styled trays are reweighed on a Scanvaegt inline checkweigher to ensure correct weight. Trays that do not meet the tolerances are rejected for repacking.
• Compact and flexible design allows integration into most packing lines
• User-friendly interface and clear screen instructions guide the operator
• Hygienic design ideal for fresh, unpackaged foods
5. Metal Detection
After checkweighing, the trays are inspected for metal particles. If a metallic foreign object is detected, the tray is immediately rejected.
• Detects particles as small as 0.8 mm (ferrous) and 1.0 mm (stainless steel)
6. Automatic Weigh-Price Labeling
Following metal detection, the approved tray is labeled in the Scanvaegt Weigh-Price Labeling system, which automatically applies precise weight and price information.
Specifications:
• Fast and accurate labeling
• Flexible labeling options
7. Vision Control of Sealing and Labeling
An advanced vision sensor checks that trays are properly sealed and labeled. This step prevents errors such as unsealed packaging, unreadable barcodes, incorrect weight, or mislabeling – minimizing the risk of product recalls.
8. Carton Labeling
The finished trays are packed into cartons, which are then automatically weighed and labeled. The system verifies that both weight and barcodes are correctly placed and readable.
9. Palletizing
After this check, the cartons are automatically stacked on pallets, which are labeled with a final label and prepared for shipping.
Digital Production Control with ScanPlant
Scanvaegt ScanPlant collects data from all key points in the line, providing real-time insights into efficiency, yield, and waste – enabling continuous operational optimization.
Benefits:
• Real-time data enables better decision-making
• Complete overview of yield, waste, and efficiency
• Integration of all processes in a single data chain
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Why choose Scanvaegt?
Errors in weight, labeling, and sealing can be costly – leading to production downtime, claims, and damage to brand image. Scanvaegt offers a proven and efficient solution that minimizes errors and maximizes efficiency.
Our specialists provide both technical support and guidance – from installation to ongoing line optimization. This ensures more stable operations, lower costs, and higher returns.
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