Automatic Sausage Filler And Linker System: A Complete Sausage Production Line Case Study

This case study presents how EPS Machine Company delivered a complete Automatic Sausage Filler And Linker System (model AK3200T + AKQ1200 + AK800) to an international meat processing customer. The project replaced a semi-manual stuffing process with a fully automated, vacuum-based sausage production line engineered for continuous, high-volume output.

Project Background

The customer is an established meat processor producing a wide range of sausages, including dried sausage, fried sausage, French sausage, salami, ham, hot dogs, liver sausage and grilled sausage. As demand grew, the existing process could not deliver consistent portion accuracy or the throughput required, and product shelf life was limited by air exposure during filling. The customer needed a reliable, food-grade solution that could scale with production while maintaining hygiene and quality.

The Challenge

• Inconsistent portion weights and casing lengths across batches.
• Short shelf life and colour loss caused by oxygen exposure during filling.
• High labour dependency for knot tying, hanging and clipping.
• Need for one line compatible with animal, protein and collagen casings.

Our Solution

EPS supplied the AK3200T + AKQ1200 + AK800 automatic sausage filler and linker system, a complete continuous line built from SUS304 stainless steel. Filling is performed under vacuum to prevent fat oxidation and proteolysis and to reduce bacterial survival, which guarantees a longer shelf life and keeps a brighter colour and a pure taste. The line integrates a vacuum filler, an automatic casing knot tying device, a double clipping machine and an automatic hanging machine to realise truly automatic production.

System Configuration

Key Features Delivered

• Automatic casing knot tying suitable for animal, protein and collagen casing, with stuffing speeds reaching 600 knots per minute.
• Portion range from 5g to 99999g, with a paste product tolerance of +/-1.6g and a diced product tolerance of +/-4.6g.
• Connection with a double clipping machine for fully automatic production.
• Man-machine interface, servomotor, decelerator and PLC controller are all imported components; vacuum degree reaches -0.1MPa.
• Key parts produced by a machining centre with high precision; pumps, impellers and blades adopt a special heat treatment for a smooth, easy-to-clean surface.
• SUS304 stainless steel construction with a novel appearance design and advanced processing technology.

Technical Specifications

Project Results

• Consistent, high-volume output of 3000kg/h with improved portion accuracy.
• Extended shelf life and better colour retention thanks to vacuum filling.
• Reduced manual labour through automated knot tying, clipping and hanging.
• A single flexible line capable of producing dozens of sausage varieties.

About EPS Machine Company

EPS Machine Company is a leading manufacturer of high-performance food processing equipment, including food-forming machines, coating lines, frying equipment and fruit and vegetable washing systems. With over 1,000 projects and a skilled design team, we deliver energy-efficient, reliable and sustainable solutions using top components from Germany and Japan, and we adhere to ISO 9001 standards. Our factory holds ISO 9001 certification and most machines carry CE certification, and our products have been shipped to Russia, Spain, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and South Africa.

Contact EPS Machine Company today to discuss an automatic sausage filler and linker system for your production line.