How Ultrasonic Blades Boost Food Production
An ultrasonic blade uses high-frequency sound waves to cut food products. The blades are widely used in the high-volume food production industries to enhance productivity and product quality by reducing waste and enhancing operational speed.
Depending on the application, the blade vibrates at frequencies between 20 kHz and 35 kHz, creating rapid, microscopic movements that significantly reduce friction between the blade and the food. This reduced friction results in several benefits, which include higher quality cuts and lower maintenance and factory running costs.
Better Quality
Lower blade resistance produces better quality cuts and increases the precision slicing capability, minimising distortion and ensuring uniformity. This is especially useful for sticky foods, or products that contain ingredients with different densities and textures such as cakes, cheeses, and meats. This uniformity is critical in industrial food production, where consistency is vital to meet quality standards and customer expectations.
Improved Hygiene
Because ultrasonic blades operate with reduced friction, there is minimal residue build-up on the blade which improves hygiene and lowers the risk of cross-contamination, helping to maintain food safety in large-scale operations. Additionally, ultrasonic blades are made from food-safe titanium and are more resistant to wear and tear than traditional blades, which reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs.
Increased Efficiency & Sustainability
In combination, these factors result in greater efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness. Because they require less frequent cleaning and maintenance, ultrasonic blades reduce downtime and labour costs and help to optimise production lines.
Finally, because ultrasonic technology minimises product deformation and crumbling, it significantly reduces waste and improves sustainability.
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