Marel OptiCut + V-Cut 200

The Marel OptiCut and V-Cut 200 volumetric portioning machines are designed for high-precision cutting of boneless meat into fixed-weight portions with a uniform shape.

Combined, they provide processors with excellent yield, accuracy, and consistent product quality for pork, beef, and poultry applications.

Year of manufacture: OptiCut 2014

Year of manufacture: V-Cut 200 2017

MAREL OPTICUT

The Marel OptiCut volumetric portioning machine is engineered to cut boneless meat into fixed-weight portions with uniform shape. The product is placed into a mould where it is formed before being accurately cut.

Machine fitted with a reinforced top piston.

CUT-OFF GIVES WAY TO PROFIT

OptiCut enables full raw-material optimization. With such high utilization, cut-off is virtually eliminated, resulting in yields of up to 100 %.

OPTIMAL MATERIAL UTILIZATION

Volumetric portioning combined with optimizing software ensures maximum product use, providing high yield and exceptional accuracy.

FIXED WEIGHT

Portions are produced either as individual cuts or stacked batches with fixed weight. Trim pieces can be automatically removed.

Specifications:

600 mm / 24″ product tower (optional 400 mm / 16″ “turkey” tower)

Cutting speed: up to 2 cuts/sec (≈ 120 cuts/min / 7 200 cuts/h)

Slice diameter: 80 × 40 mm – 120 × 200 mm

Slice thickness: 5 – 40 mm

Cut variety: Pork / Turkey

Material: Loin / Breast

Product: Steaks

Portion size: 70–160 g (2.5 – 5.6 oz)

Throughput*: 100–120 / 100–120 / 75–85

Accuracy**: ± 1.5 g / ± 2 g / ± 3 g

* Based on one standard deviation

** Depending on portion size

MAREL V-CUT 200

The Marel V-Cut 200 is a volumetric portioning system designed for cutting crust-frozen boneless meat into fixed-weight portions with consistent geometry.

The product is placed into a forming mould and compressed laterally to ensure even shaping before precise cutting.

EFFICIENT PORTIONING AND PRESENTATION

V-Cut 200 offers flexibility for different production needs, creating either single portions for packing or marination, or shingled groups of portions for manual or automated tray loading.

CONSISTENT SHAPE AND SIZE

The integrated side-press mechanism delivers uniform shape and density for every portion, supporting smooth operation of downstream automation lines and improving presentation quality.

HIGH RAW-MATERIAL UTILIZATION

Volumetric portioning combined with advanced control software ensures maximum use of raw material and minimal trim, achieving both high yield and portion-weight accuracy.

PRODUCT RANGE

Handles various boneless meats including:

Pork (loins, silverside, topside, knuckle, neck)

Beef (silverside, striploin)

Poultry and turkey breast

Machine dimensions:

Width: 650 mm

Length: 2 200 mm

Height: 2 770 mm