European Sausage Processor Boosts Output 30% With AK6200T+AK9200 Linking And Hanging System

Case Study: How a European Sausage Processor Raised Output by 30%

A mid-sized sausage manufacturer in Southern Europe was struggling to keep pace with rising orders for hot dogs and ham sausage. By upgrading to the EPS AK6200T+AK9200 Automatic Sausage Linking and Hanging System, the company increased production efficiency by approximately 30% while improving weight consistency and reducing material waste.

Client Background

The client operates a meat processing facility serving supermarkets and food-service distributors across Europe. The plant runs several product lines, including hot dogs, salami and ham sausage, and needed a filling and hanging solution that could handle multiple casing types without frequent manual adjustments.

The Challenge

• Existing filling equipment was slow and required constant operator intervention.
• Weight and length variation between sausages caused rework and customer complaints.
• Frequent changeovers between product types reduced daily output.
• Manual casing handling created hygiene and labor concerns.

The Solution

After reviewing several suppliers, the client selected the EPS AK6200T+AK9200 system. The line pairs a low-speed, large-displacement vacuum filler with a high-speed twisting and hanging unit, and its programmable control allows each product's parameters to be stored and recalled instantly. The fixed-length synchronous belt system keeps every sausage identical in length and weight, and the automatic casing detection stops the machine when the casing runs out for both natural and artificial casings.

Results After Six Months

Why It Worked

The double-pipe switching function alone lifted output by around 30%, while gentle vacuum filling protected the meat structure and extended shelf life. Because the machine is built from SUS304 stainless steel, cleaning is fast and conforms to hygiene standards, which simplified the client's daily sanitation routine.

Customer Feedback

"The AK6200T+AK9200 transformed our production floor. We now run more products per shift with far less waste, and the sausages look and weigh the same every time," said the client's production manager.

Implementation and Training

Installation was completed by the EPS technical team in under a week. Operators were trained on the programmable control panel, product preset management and the automatic casing detection function, so the plant was producing at full capacity within days. Because the line handles natural, collagen and plastic casings, the client could consolidate several products onto a single system instead of juggling multiple machines.

Looking Ahead

Encouraged by the results, the client is now evaluating a second AK6200T+AK9200 line to expand capacity for its growing export orders. The scalable nature of the system means the same programming and spare-parts knowledge can be reused, keeping future investment and maintenance costs low.

Conclusion

The EPS AK6200T+AK9200 Automatic Sausage Linking and Hanging System delivered measurable gains in efficiency, quality and hygiene for this European processor. For sausage manufacturers seeking higher output without sacrificing consistency, this line offers a proven, scalable solution backed by ISO 9001 and CE certification and a one-year warranty.