Automated onshore groundfish processing turnkey solutions

Based on extensive collaboration with the industry, Skaginn 3X has pioneered the breakthrough technologies that distinguish its customized turnkey solution for groundfish processing onshore. These technologies improve logistics and product handling, enhance productivity and increase overall product value.

Starting with the end result in mind, the most valuable product comes from superior raw material. And whether your production is based on fresh or re-fresh raw material, value is best preserved when product is maintained at just under 0°C throughout the process.

The Skaginn 3X solution creates these optimal processing conditions through technology like fluid ice delivery and the Super-Chiller™—combined with gentle and efficient product handling from precision automation. Moreover, Skaginn 3X systems are all designed with labor-saving automation, energy efficiency and low maintenance requirements in mind.

System Overview

The Skaginn 3X turnkey solution for groundfish onshore processing is highly customizable. Below is an example of a buildout, although the solution offers great flexibility and is invariably configured to meet each client’s particular needs by the Skaginn 3X team of engineers and designers in close collaboration with the client.

1. Infeed regulated by Automatic Tub Handling and Infeed System

Can be implemented at various stages of production
Infeed automatically controlled to keep system at optimal capacity
Gentle and efficient product handling
Reduces need for forklifts
Increased production flow—infeed never a limiting factor
Gentle tub handling lengthens useful life of tubs
Integrated Automatic Tub Washing System

2. The ValuePump™ sets new standard for raw material and/or by-product logistics (whole round fish, roe, liver, heads and frames, etc.)

Replaces conveyor belts or tubs
Presents added-value options like chilling, heating, brine freezing, marinating, bleeding, surface disinfection, etc.
Closed system minimizes exposure to outside environment
Conveyance through low-pressure system ensures gentle handling

3. Re-fresh raw materials brought to optimal processing temperature with RoteX Thawing®

Precise temperature and timing computer-controlled and supported by first-in, first-out (FIFO) principle
Minimal drip loss delivers better yield
Low temp thaw inhibits bacterial growth and surface damage
Efficient in terms of both water and electricity

4. FiltreX Filtering System greatly reduces water requirements during filleting and other processing

Saves up to 20,000 liters of water per day
Reduces bacterial count
Residues can be collected for further processing

5. Fresh/re-fresh product kept just under 0°C with Fluid Ice System at all buffering points

Consistent low temp shortens freezing time and inhibits bacterial growth
Temp range of -5°C to 0°C
Slurry thickness adjustable 10% to 50%
Automatic delivery system throughout the process

6. Product brought to ideal processing state in Super-Chiller™

Combination contact and blast operation chills rapidly
Ideal state to minimize yield loss in skinning, waterjet cutting and other processing
Reduce reliance on ice

7. Product skinned with Sub-Zero Skinner

Technology specially designed for fillets in sub-zero state
Improved texture for superior fillet quality
Effective with even delicate species like haddock
Minimal yield loss

8. Product frozen in IQF Tunnel Freezer

Crust-freezing and full-freezing belts in single unit
No belt marks—product retains natural appearance
Up to 5 tons per hour

9. Mince Solutions reclaim unrealized value in by-products

Material savings realized as up to 28% of machined frame’s weight can be reclaimed as high-value mince
Mince quality is maximized through best-practice washing and pressing.
Recovering mince from frames increases revenue while reducing waste
Meeting growing demand for frames in Asian market
Process is flexible as mince’s water content is easily adjustable

Specifications

System capacity

100 MT/24 hrs

Footprint

Energy use for chilling per 100 MT of finished product

Total energy use w/o chilling per 100 MT of finished product

180 m2

200 kWh

300 kWh

* These specifications are provided for reference only and do not reflect how all buildouts perform. As the Skaginn 3X solutions are highly customizable, results vary greatly depending on how each system is configured.

Specifications

System capacity

200 to 450 MT/24 hrs

Footprint

Employee hours per shift at 200 T capacity

Employee hours per shift at 450 T capacity

300-900 m2

10 hrs

30 hrs

Specifications

System capacity

1000 MT/24 hrs

Footprint

Employee hours per 1,000 kg of finished product**

Energy use for freezers per 1,000 kg of finished product

Total energy use for factory w/o freezing per 1,000 kg of finished product

3,000 m2

0.94 hrs

60 kWh

66 kWh

** Employee hours is based on all factory employees, including cleaning time and technical service. This is based on 750 metric tons/24 hours of mackerel production with a total of 30 employees.