Marlen's versatile Model 300 Vari-Kut Grinder/Mincer can be used in a variety of processing applications. When fed by a Marlen pump, the Vari-Kut produces improved particle definition, reduced smearing and cell damage, and only minimal temperature rise.

The grinder housing (elbow) is made of heavy stainless steel that ensures years of dependable service with no rust. The variable speed hydraulic knife motor permits control of particle cut length. Automatic hydraulic control options help maintain control of particle length even when feeding multiple downstream machines. The Vari-Kut uses readily available standard plate and knives. Available in two sizes (8-5/8" and 11").

The Vari-Kut grinder head can be rotated a full 360 degrees to allow an infinite variety of processing applications. It can be mounted at the pump or at a remote location, and easily mates with ancillary equipment. An optional automatic bone-collect system removes objectionable fragments, and a vacuum option can be added to help improve product color and shelf life.

The Marlen Jet-Knife is an attachment to the Model 300 Vari-Kut Particle Reduction System.  The Jet-Knife is used to form individual particulates such as pizza topping or meatballs, or particulates that are used in other products such as chili and pet food.
 
From a pump such as a Marlen OPTI Series pump, the meat formulation is pumped through the Jet-Knife where it passes through a forming plate.  The plate can be configured with one uniform size and shape, or each individual hole can be different, depending on the customer’s desired finished product.  As the product passes through the hole plate, steam is injected through the Jet-Knife plate to help set the protein on the surface of the newly formed meat particle, and then eject the particle out of the Jet-Knife.  The product usually is delivered into a water or oil bath for cooking, or it can be ejected onto a conveyor belt which then takes the meat particulates through an oven.

Please click on the link to the Vari-Kut brochure for more detailed specifications and capacities.