Robust and sturdy design that withstands the rough environment onboard. The conveyor belts are of plastic modules, rubber or stainless steel and the belts are equipped with different kinds of flights depending on product and incline.

An increase in capacity, staff reduction and a long service life are tangible benefits to be achieved with Carsoe’s flexible by-catch separator.

Automatic separation of small fish is crucial for an efficient and cost-effective shrimp production onboard. Carsoe’s separator ensures a higher capacity than manual separation which besides being far less efficient also demands more staff on the line. Furthermore, with this unit a much cleaner product is achieved and further processing on shore made considerably easier.

It is the difference in surface texture on shrimp and fish that enables the separation process. The fish is transported upwards whereas the shrimp slides downwards. This also makes the separator suitable for separation of soft shelled shrimp in seasons where those swarm the waters.

The separator is equipped with an electrical cylinder that makes the adjustment of the angle of the conveyors less time consuming. A unique tilting system makes for an even spread of product on the conveyors in case of heeling and thus a more efficient separation process. The drive drums on the conveyors are made from rubber which ensures a substantially longer service life.

Focus in the design of the separator has also been for easy maintenance and easy cleaning. The open construction makes for optimized production hygiene through quick access to critical areas

The Carsoe grader type CS 1014 is designed for grading shrimp in different sizes, and it is applicable for plants both on board and on shore. The grader offers a gentle and accurate thickness grading and is available for both cold water and warm water shrimp.

A feeding chute distributes the shrimp evenly on two oscillating screens with individually adjustable rails and the shrimp are led out at a suitable gap. Grades from 4 up to 7 sizes, leading the small shrimp out first while the larger ones continue till the edge of the screen. A carrier chain ensures a continuous

grading process without any product accumulation. The grader is equipped with either electric or hydraulic motor on request. A quick adjustment system for easy change to other shrimp sizes is optional extra. Furthermore, equipment for collection and recirculation of processing water is optional extra.

The open stainless steel design facilitates daily cleaning. The grader is equipped with automatic lubricant injectors and requires but a minimum of maintenance.

The Carsoe cooker type CS 1114.XX is a fully automatic PLC-controlled batch cooker for use on factory trawlers and in plants on shore. The cooker offers high capacity, gentle treatment and is designed to form part of an automatic processing line.

The cooker is prepared for data-logging. This can be carried out either at the tap on the PLC of the cooker (positioned in the main board), or at the regulator of the cooker (positioned in the control board).

The cooker consists of a system of baskets in which shrimp are cooked one charge at a time. Ultra sound controls the filling of the cooking baskets. A paddle system for stirring ensures uniform cooking.

The shrimp are cooled and ready for freezing when leaving the cooker.

Time of cooking and cooling as well as temperature can be individually adjusted.

The steam cooker is equipped with a pneumatically controlled adjusting valve enabling the cooker to keep a constant temperature without great tem- perature variations.

The Carsoe cooker type CS 1114.XX is made of bead blasted and acid resistant steel in open design, facilitating daily cleaning. The cooker requires but a minimum of maintenance.

The cooker consists of a conveyor, with stainless steel belt. The belt is electrical driven through the cooking bin. The cooker is mounted with a pump, which ensures uniform cooking of the product.

The cooker conveyor and hood, can automatic be lifted out of the water, with 2 hydraulic operated cylinders. Then the cooker is complete open for easily cleaning.

Time of cooking and temperature can be individually adjusted. The steam cooker is equipped with a pneumatically control- led adjusting valve enabling the cooker to keep a constant temperature without great temperature variations.

The Carsoe cooker type CS 1116.XX is made of bead blasted and acid resistant steel in an open design, facilitating daily cleaning. The cooker requires but a minimum of maintenance.

MAIN FEATURES.

• High capacity.

• Easily integrated in existing production lines.

• Includes an intelligent control system.

• Easy to clean, nothing to dismount before cleaning.

• Made of acid resistant steel.

• Few moving parts – low maintenance cost.

More accurate weighouts and a more significant buffer capacity makes the weighing hopper system from Carsoe one of the most efficient on the market. 

Can be offered is several different designs depending on the required application and product.

AUTOMATIC HORIZONTAL PLATE FREEZERS

The Carsoe IQF tunnel freezers operates according to the vertical blowing principle. Designed for individual freezing of small products such as shell-on shrimps and other delicate products. Carsoe´s IQF tunnel freezers is designed to form part of an automatic processing line. On a plastic lamella belt the product is led past axial fans, which blow the air through an evaporator generating an air temperature of below -30°C. A quick freezing with a product temperature down to -18°C is achieved. The cabinet is made of modules with polyurethane insulation. The conveyor frame is made of stainless steel and the belt of FDA-approved materials. The open design facilitates a cleaning that meets even the strictest veterinary demands.

Design:

Cabinet – PVC-coated or stainless steel polyurethane panels. Stainless steel floor with drain for cleaning. Access through freezing room door with heating conductor in frame.

Conveyor – Stainless steel frame. Modular conveyor belt in easy-to-clean FDA-approved plastic.

Evaporator – Hot-dip galvanized fined tube evaporators.

Technical data:

Principle: High velocity. Vertical blowing

Inlet temperature: 8°C

Outlet temperature: -18°C

Freezing time: Adjustable

Air temperature: -30°C

Coolant: (Pump system). R-717. R22

Defrosting: Water or hot gas

Belt cleaning: Belt washing system

Evaporating temp.: -40°C at evaporator.

Carsoe’s box forming machine forms 5 kg cartons for shell-on shrimp and is designed with integrated magazine for carton.

The box forming machine forms either lids or bottoms for 5 kg cartons for shell-on shrimp, and in this version, the magazine for carton is integrated in the machine, thus saving space. The machine is designed to form part of an automatic line, delivering the lids/ bottoms to the weighing stations.

The flat sheets of carton are fed to a magazine and conveyed to the forming unit by means of a pneumatic system. Here, they are formed by one of the two pistons. The forming head folds and locks the parts without using glue in the process.

The machine is extremely user-friendly and it is very easy to change between forming lids and bottoms. It can also be equipped with extras such as labeling. It is a very steady machine which makes perfect boxes at a high speed capacity: 

Capacity CS 1825:
Magasin: 550 flat sheets of carton
Max.: 23 boxes/minute

Capacity CS 1826:
Magasin: 250 flat sheets of carton
Max.: 8 boxes/minute without printer 
           6 - 8 boxes/minute with printer depending on printer

Weighing hopper system, box former, automatic hopper sealing and laballing of the boxes.

Carsoe’s box forming machine type CS 1821 forms and welds 1 kg retail boxes from plastic coated flat sheets.

Integrated magazine for sheets

The Carsoe box forming machine type CS 1821 forms and welds retail boxes from plastic coated flat sheets. The machine is designed to form part of an automatic processing line, delivering the boxes to the filling machine.

The flat sheets are fed to a 1000 piece magazine and conveyed to the forming unit by means of a pneumatic system, to be formed by a piston and welded by means of hot air jets – all in one process.

The forming tools are easy to change. The machine can handle boxes from 200 to 1000 grams.

The open design in stainless steel and FDA- approved materials make service and e.g. refill of flat sheets very easy, and facilitates daily cleaning.

Capacity:

Maximum: 25 boxes /minute (1 kg) The machine is supplied with tools for 1 kg boxes. Tools for various box sizes are available as optional extras.

Carsoe’s box closing machine type CS 1812 is designed for gluing and closing 1 kg cartons for onboard Japan shrimp.

The CS 1812 box closer is a small compact machine for closing and gluing of 1 kg cartons for onboard Japan shrimp. The machine is supplied complete with HOTMELT glue equipment and PLC control offering the possibility of ascertaining the number of closed boxes.

The boxes are guided automatically past the glue nozzles adding HOTMELT to three sides which are folded and kept in place during the hardening process. After the hardening process the completed box is pushed out from the machine.

Capacity:

approx. 20-30 boxes/minute (dependent on feeding)

Packing station for products being packed in master vartons and strapped

The Brine mixer is designed for dosing and adjusting salt concentration in cooking water.