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02 Oct Marelec PORTIO 12 – The Intelligent Portion Cutter for Poultry, Red Meat and Fish Applications

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The Marelec PORTIO 12 – Intelligent Portion Cutter is engineered to deliver maximum value from every product. Designed for poultry, red meat, and fish applications, the PORTIO 12 combines advanced scanning technology with precise portioning to optimise yield, minimise waste, and ensure consistent results across every batch.

Versatility and Core Features

The PORTIO 12 is one of Marelec’s most versatile portion cutters, designed for use across poultry, red meat, and fish applications. As a fixed-weight portioning solution, it delivers products to precise programmed targets, whether by weight, thickness, or a combination of both. Its patented tool-free system allows the cutting angle to be quickly adjusted to 0°, 30°, or 45°, automatically optimising the spacing between the infeed and outfeed belts for consistent accuracy. In addition, a range of modular, bolt-on options ensure the machine can evolve alongside changing processing requirements, protecting long-term investment value.

Industry-Specific Strengths
Poultry

The PORTIO 12 is ideal for large fillets, cutting them to precise target weights while still preserving a natural, hand-cut appearance. It supports common cutting patterns such as strips, steaks, or a combination of both, offering flexible configuration for different production needs. With its patented tool-free angle adjustment system, processors can switch rapidly between recipes or products, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal downtime.

Red Meat

For red meat applications, the PORTIO 12 features dual infeed conveyors that reduce the impact when heavier pieces are placed on the line, while still allowing the machine to scan or cut other primals at the same time. It also offers modular flexibility with bolt-on enhancements, enabling processors to adapt easily to new cuts or increased throughput demands. Using multiple cameras and advanced scanning systems, the machine maps irregular primals into accurate 3D models, ensuring highly precise cutting.

Fish

In fish processing, the PORTIO 12 employs a cone-top belt design that enhances cutting accuracy by keeping delicate fillets stable during portioning. The system receives input from one or three cameras — a top-mounted unit with optional lateral views — to create detailed 3D scans of each product. Its intelligent software then accounts for product density, volume, and shape, maximising yield and reducing giveaway.

 

Performance, Hygiene and Usability
  • Yield optimisation and zero waste: The PORTIO software calculates optimal cut placements to minimise waste and maximise yield
  • Hygienic design: The machine is built with tubeless construction, with easy cleaning in mind, with housed electronics placed above the wet zones
  • User interface and control: Features a rotatable, intuitive touchscreen interface for recipe programming and fine-tuning
Why the PORTIO 12 Matters for Processors

For poultry, meat, and seafood processors alike, the PORTIO 12 delivers:

  • Accurate, consistent portioning
  • Flexible operation across multiple product types
  • Easier hygiene practices and maintenance
  • Insights and control via software and connectivity

Find out how the PORTIO 12 can deliver more value to your operation:

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