V for Vacuum
GEA CutMaster V
The versatile GEA CutMaster V Gen 3, cutting machine features a vacuum-sealed bowl which helps eliminate air from food emulsions during food processing. This feature contributes to improved yield, more dense, visually appealing emulsions and longer product shelf life.
Bowl cutting under vacuum for dense, appealing emulsions
This compact workhorse features a TopCut VSH (versatile, safe, hygienic) knife head, which cuts, mixes and emulsifies products under vacuum. Processing under vacuum helps stimulate protein extraction, reduce jelly deposits, boost yield and increase shelf life. Eliminating air from the process can also promote better water binding capabilities and result in a more dense emulsion with improved color and flavor. The volume of the mass increases under vacuum, as a consequence even the smallest particles would get chopped to achieve a high degree of consistency and particle fineness.
Preparation of fine emulsion mix
Main applications
The GEA CutMaster V is perfect for a wide range of product applications, including course, to very fine sausage, fish, poultry, pork, beef, vegan, vegetarian and meat-replacement products, processed cheese, sauces and a variety of basic products used in the food processing industry.
Technology know-how you can count on
- An all-in-one, flexible machine for cutting, mixing and emulsifying, with optional cooling and dosing functions
- On-board monitoring and control system to ensure batch consistency
- Hygienic design, compact footprint and high-quality components for long lifespan
- More than 75 years of industry excellence in bowl chopper technology
- Advanced online condition monitoring system to measure machine performance
Vacuum for optimum product quality and consistency
- Higher density, firmer and more compact emulsions
- Vacuum processing helps to reduce air and jelly deposits in the final emulsion
- Improved emulsion color, flavor and extended shelf life
- High level of particle fineness due to volume expansion under vacuum
Efficient emulsification
- GEA TopCut VSH knife head achieves cutting speeds of up to 162 m/s, to help achieve ultra-fast processing times
- Flexibility to handle many different types of products, from coarse chopping to the finest emulsion
- Variable cutting area with up to 95% filling level for increased productivity
- Wide range of knife shapes and different knife head configurations to support various applications
Ergonomic hygienic design
- 3-A certificate to comply with high sanitary standards requirements
- Intuitive integrated control cabinet (AC), hydraulic and vacuum system for easy operation
- Sealed product area with sloped surfaces for hygienic operation and easy cleaning
- Raised bowl edge for a perfect sealing between bowl and knife cover
Automation solutions to perform to the absolute best
Optimum operation of even the best bowl cutter is only possible, if the software systems are of equal quality. Digitalization helps you to raise the bar and constantly improve. GEA’s intuitive control system CutControl Pro Touch allows you to automate the operational cutting processes by recording for every single product. With the External Recipe Editor you can create and edit recipes on the machine and on an external PC as well. And to further analyze and improve production GEA offers the on-premise process data monitoring system GEA Process Manager.
Alternatively, the cloud-based InsightPartner continuously monitors machine condition and performance, delivering valuable insights based on real data. This comprehensive overview of the operation of the equipment allows maintenance managers to easily track key performance indicators that are critical to the business success as well as optimize uptime and planned maintenance.
Preparation of meat replacement mix with CutMaster V
Advanced technology
TopCut VSH knife system
The unique TopCut VSH (Versatile – Safe - Hygienic) knife system is designed to virtually eliminate vibration, and enable cutting speeds of up to 162 m/s. The new knife head also augments product flow to reduce batch times.
- Versatile: A single set of knife discs and components is used for all possible knife head configurations. This means that you don’t need to change the number of knife discs when switching from one to two tracks, or vice versa. And with the option of different knife types for various cutting applications, the TopCut VSH Knife system is a true multi-tasker.
- Safe: Fewer knife discs can also mean better operational safety, as there's less weight on the shaft, which reduces the rotational mass. The knife discs are clearly marked to avoid incorrect installation, which is a further aid to safety, and the knives are all interchangeable. Furthermore, the magnetic features of the knife discs ensure a safe handling for the operators.
- Hygienic: The knife holder is integrated into the knife disc of the GEA TopCut VSH, which makes thorough cleaning easier, and further reduces the possibility of incorrect assembly.
Optimal cutting area
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Technical details
| Execution | High performance | PLUS | |
| CutMaster V 200 | Bowl volume | 200 l | 200 l |
| Max. cutting speed | 144 m/s | 162 m/s | |
| Max. no of revolutions | 4900 rpm | 5520 rpm | |
| Reverse mixing rpm | 60 -500 | 60 -500 | |
| Motor (standard AC) | 103 kW | 138 kW | |
| CutMaster V 325 | Bowl volume | 325 l | 325 l |
| Max. cutting speed | 144 m/s | 162 m/s | |
| Max. no of revolutions | 4100 rpm | 4620 rpm | |
| Reverse mixing rpm | 60 -500 | 60 -500 | |
| Motor (standard AC) | 138 kW | 172 kW | |
| CutMaster V 500 | Bowl volume | 500 l | 500 l |
| Max. cutting speed | 144 m/s | 162 m/s | |
| Max. no of revolutions | 3600 rpm | 4060 rpm | |
| Reverse mixing rpm | 60 -500 | 60 -500 | |
| Motor (standard AC) | 172 kW | 208 kW | |
| CutMaster V 750 | Bowl volume | 750 l | 750 l |
| Max. cutting speed | 132 m/s | 144 m/s | |
| Max. no of revolutions | 2860 rpm | 3120 rpm | |
| Reverse mixing rpm | 60 -500 | 60 -500 | |
| Motor (standard AC) | 208 KW | 230 kW |
Additional equipment
Additional equipmentGEA loading & handling equipment
Using our buffering and belt transport equipment to distribute the emulsion or premix means the product can be transported to the next stage in the process by simply pressing a button. Our transport systems also eliminate the need for manual handling and for storing trolleys in the preparation area, which saves on time and space, and helps to reduce delays.
GEA line solutions
GEA supplies complete preparation systems for processed meat, poultry, fish, meat alternative and other products. Because we understand your processes, we can configure fully automated production lines that will help you to achieve your key goals of processing consistently high-quality products, with full traceability, and reduced labor costs.
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