Sausage Stuffers
Manual, hydraulic or powered machines that move prepared sausage batter into casings or moulds at a controlled pressure and rate.
Small piston stuffers use a cylinder and plunger; larger systems may use hydraulic, screw, vane-cell or vacuum-feed mechanisms. The machine should suit product viscosity and production scale.
Cold, properly mixed batter moves more predictably and protects fat definition. Excess pressure or prolonged handling can warm, smear or overwork the mix.
Tube diameter, casing calibre, lubrication and feed speed must be compatible. Poor matching creates trapped air, bursting, loose fill or excessive back-pressure.
Vacuum systems can reduce voids, while manual methods require careful packing and venting. Portioning and linking accuracy still need observation and representative checks.
Cylinders, pistons, seals, elbows, tubes and hoppers require complete cleaning and inspection. Hands and tools must stay clear of powered feed mechanisms and pressure points.
Record product temperature, machine set-up, tube, casing, pressure or speed, portion checks and rejects. Stop when unusual resistance, metal contact or seal damage appears.
Related in the Codex
References
- https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/codex-texts/codes-of-practice/en/
- https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/sh-proxy/tr/?lnk=1&url=https%253A%252F%252Fworkspace.fao.org%252Fsites%252Fcodex%252FStandards%252FCXC%2B58-2005%252FCXC_058e.pdf
- https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2004/852/oj/eng