Programmable Slicing and Cutting

Overview

Continuing consumer demand for greater variety in portion size is driving the need for more flexible food processing machines. In meat processing, that can mean programmable cutting and slicing thicknesses for bacon, ham and more.

The Solution

ETH Series electric cylinders and connectors provide the programmable force (114kN at peak) and flexibility needed to enable a meat processing machine to cut over 350 slices per minute. The Parker solution:

  •  Reduces changeover time through easy integration
  •  Enables higher throughput with programmable product thickness
  •  Mitigates contamination risk with ingress protected cylinders and actuators

Featured Products

ETH Series Electric Cylinder
Closes the gap between pneumatic and hydraulic drives, replacing them with increased production reliability and economy. Offers high shock and vibration resistance, long-term stability, small temperature drift, traction/thrust forces up to 114kN and excellent repeatability.

Servo Drives and Controllers
Deliver maximum power output and performance in minimal package size. Industry-leading power density, smart digital designs and easy integration and startup.

TPD-M Modular Triple-Axis Servo Drives
Flexibility specifically designed for packaging OEMs. Space-saving drive system controls up to three servo motors. Common DC bus power supply and multiple, connected TPD-M drive modules.

Motornet DC Brushless Servo Motor with Integrated Drive
Ideally suited to multi-axis applications where a number of motors are mounted in close proximity on the machine. Allows a decentralized approach to motion control. Ideal for packaging machines, rotary tables, and filling, bottling and capping machines.

Rotary Motors
Exposed-lamination designs provide maximum torque per package size. Cog-free rotary motion for best low speed smoothness. Patented designs offer the greatest winding uniformity and accuracy.

Stainless Steel Cylinders
Parker's Stainless Steel Cylinders provide quick delivery with industry leading performance and quality for today's ever increasing compressed design cycles.