Marelec

Grading and batching

Grading and batching

The MARELEC Grading Solutions use state -of -the -art weighing technology and advanced software to design and build very accuratefully accurate and fast graders. Building on a its

extensive long experience, MARELEC offers grading solutions that suit tailored to the customer's' specific needs. This could be for This includes whole fish or fillets, fresh, frozen or vacuum packedvacuum-packed fish. MARELEC graders can sort different sizes into fixed -weight trays or bulk packs.

Compact grader

Grading Solutions

Compact means infeed, weighing and grading on one belt and in one frame. The MARELEC M3 compact grader is an easy-to-use, simple and robust solution. This is combined with the same precision of the classic graders.

Key benefits

  • High accuracy
  • High weighing and grading speed
  • Robust and compact construction
  • User-friendly

With the MARELEC M3 compact grader, MARELEC sets the new standard for smaller versatile grading systems using pull-arms. It is available with 6 or 8 stations, combined left and right. Options such as batching are available on request. The compact grader can be used on all kinds of fish products such as fish fillets, whole fish, tilapia, sea bass, sea bream, mackerel, salmon fillets, cod fillets, crabs, etc. 

Specifications

  • Gates: 6 or 8
  • Belt width: 250 or 300 mm
  • Product weight: Up to 5 kg
  • Max. product dimensions: Up to 290 x 400 mm
  • Maximum capacity: 120 pcs/min. 

Custom grader

Grading Solutions

The MARELEC Grading Solutions use state-of-the-art weighing technology for creating highly advanced accurate and fast graders. MARELEC has many years of experience and offers grading solutions that specifically suit the customer's needs. All equipment is built with robustness in mind and remarkably high standards of hygiene.

Key benefits

  • Intelligent Batching Algorithm
  • Modular concept
  • Hygienic design
  • Service
  • Flexible design

MARELEC has extensive experience in grading solutions. Each customer or situation is unique. With its solid background and experience in grading systems,  MARELEC can offer a wide range of solutions for the specific needs of each customer. MARELEC places a priority on openness with customers, in order to fulfil needs and expectations. 

All grading systems consist of three important components:

  • Infeed:
    The infeed system will generally determine the capacity of the grader. MARELEC offers a wide range of options for these systems. The right infeed system will be selected depending on the application (type of fish) and requested capacity, ergonomics, and preliminary stages in the production process.

  • Weighing:
    Fish products are mostly weighed dynamically. Precision and speed are the most important elements of the weighing system. MARELEC provides the right solution, depending on the dimensions and weights of the products.

  • Sorting and/or batching:
    We can present a variety of solutions to you, depending on the type of fish products that need to be graded. The sorting systems we offer are not limited to pull or push arms (flippers), retract conveyors, etc. The sorting stations are fully customized to customers' specific needs. These stations can be equipped with (low angle) batching bins, presentation trays, tables, etc. Customized labels can be generated for each batch or tray by adding a label printer to the setup. 

One or more take-away conveyors can be optionally used to transport the batches or trays to the following stage in the production process. The grading systems can be connected to the MATRIX software, which allows full integration and traceability in the production line.

Grader after portioning

Grading Solution

A grader can be put placed after a portion cutter to group different weights together. MARELEC has a variety of solutions that will suit the need for your your fish processing requirements.

Key benefits

  • Reduction in manual labor
  • Optimizes yield of the process
  • Configurable by customer
  • Feedback on weight to the portion cutter

The portion cutter provides the option to cut portions into multiple target weights and optimize yield. Optional tools and an acceleration conveyor enable pieces to be separated after the cutting machine. 

Placing a grader after the portion cutter allows different target weights to be grouped together. Batches can be optionally created with these target weights. 

The graders in line with a PORTIO consists of a wide range of designs. We can design customized solutions for special applications according to customers' specific needs. 

Salmon grader

Custom grading solution

MARELEC covers a wide range of weighing, grading, and batching systems, from the reception of the whole salmon to IQF portion-controlled products. We have a custom solution for every need, whether it is capturing data from the received raw material, adding quality or simply grading and batching whole fish. MATRIX software will provide you with the essential KPIs to monitor and control your entire process.

Key benefits

  • Unparalleled accuracy
  • Optimum product handling
  • Ergonomic design
  • Robust and hygenic design
  • Various infeed systems
  • Customized weighing devices
  • Integrated in turn key solutions
  • Easy connection with MATRIX software

At salmon slaughterhouses, the weight and quality of the incoming raw material provides valuable information on the next stage in the process. When graded as prime whole salmon, the fish can be packed in Styrofoam boxes with minimal giveaway.

MARELEC has built up considerable knowledge and expertise over the years and can offer you the perfect whole salmon grading solution. Secondary qualities might be fine graded for further processing. Once fillets have been sorted, they are usually trimmed and the yield, quality and capacity per operator is recorded. After trimming, fillets can be graded again and batched or cut into fixed-weight portions.

By collecting data in the MATRIX software you can monitor yield and take control of the process. MATRIX ensures full traceability and upstream feedback.

Specifications

  • Belt width: 254 mm /10 inches or 300 mm / 18 inches
  • Max. weight: up to 15 kg/ 30 lb
  • Max. fish length: 1 m / 3,3 ft
  • Max. capacity: up to 90 ppm
  • Lanes: single or double
  • Multiple infeed and sorting solutions
  • Various label printing and software options

Aquaculture grader

Custom grading solutions

In aquaculture plants for sea bass, bream and trout, a grader that sorts the fish by weight is used immediately after harvesting. To maintain the quality and maximum capacity, we can offer multiple infeed systems and packing solutions. Ergonomic sorting and packing stations combined with intellingent batching software enables you to pack your fish quickly with minimum give away.

Key benefits

  • Minimum giveaway
  • Unparalleled accuracy 
  • Optimum product handling
  • Ergonomic, robust, and hygienic design
  • Integrated in turnkey solutions
  • Easy connection with MATRIX software

MARELEC offers turnkey solutions starting with the registration of the raw material prior to the tub lifter to checkweigher systems and label printing devices at the end of the line. MARELEC offers cost-effective, customized grading solutions based on the customer's requirements and available space.

Specifications

  • Belt width: 254 mm / 10 inches
  • Max. weight: up to 5 kg/ 10 lb
  • Max. length: up to 750 mm / 2.5 ft
  • Max. capacity: 150 ppm
  • Lanes: single or double
  • Multiple infeed and sorting solutions
  • Various label printing and software options

Flatfish grader

Custom grading solutions

Flatfish like such as sole, place, and turbot, etc are gutted at sea. The next step is grading, which can be done on the vessel or on shore. Flatfish require a sophisticated grader approach as sizes they can vary in size, from small to very large. MARELEC designs multiple infeed, grading, and batching systems according to available space and requested capacity. MATRIX allows you to generate production reports.

Key benefits

  • High accuracy
  • Optimum product handling
  • Ergonomic, robust, and hygienic design
  • Use of standard components
  • Multiple packing solutions
  • Marine execution available
  • Simple to operate
  • Easy connection with MATRIX software

Flat fish is graded at the further processing plants prior to filleting. Fish auctions grade higher-value fish in order to sell them at the best possible price. To minimize the time between catch and delivery, fine grading is done on MARELEC Marine graders on board the vessels. MATRIX software helps captains to keep track of the catch.

Specifications

  • Belt width: 254 up to 450 mm / 10 up to 18 inches
  • Max. weight: up to 5 kg/ 10 lb
  • Max. length: up to 500 mm / 1.64 ft
  • Max. capacity: up to 120 ppm
  • Lanes: 1/2/3/4
  • Multiple infeed and sorting solutions
  • Various label printing and software options

Other applications

Custom grading solutions

Crab, langoustines or lobsters are fragile products that require smooth handling during grading in order to maintain their quality and value. MARELEC offers specific designs for gentle and accurate weighing and grading of fragile products, even at high speeds.

Key benefits

  • Unparalleled accuracy 
  • Optimum product handling
  • Ergonomic, robust, and hygienic design
  • Integrated in turnkey solutions
  • Simple to operate
  • Easy connection with MATRIX software
  • Label printing and traceability options

Not only do live lobsters or crabs vary in size, they also have different qualities. MARELEC's grading solutions are designed so as to optimize the ergonomics for operators, while always keeping the logistics flow in mind. Other shellfish such as Norwegian lobsters are smaller in size and require high-speed grading solutions.

Specifications

  • Belt width: 254 up to 450 mm / 10 up to 18 inches
  • Max. weight: up to 6 kg/ 13 lb
  • Max. length: up to 600 mm / 2 ft
  • Max. capacity: 150 ppm
  • Lanes: single or double
  • Multiple infeed and sorting solutions
  • Various label printing and software options

MARELEC I Vision

Grading solutions

The MARELEC I Vision camera is able to distinguish between different species using artificial intelligence. It can be used with a grader to automatically sort and weigh species. Automatically recognition of different species reduces human error to zero.

Key benefits

  • Small footprint
  • Fast recognition time
  • Robust construction
  • High accuracy
  • Reduces labor

MARELEC Intelligent Vision uses an intelligent algorithm to recognize different species of fish. The MARELEC I Vision is equipped with a camera that takes a picture. The pre-programmed software compares this picture to the different species that are stored in a database. When the software matches the picture to the correct species, the right information can be sent to a grader or another system to select or sort the fish.