Fat trimmer

Description
The Fat Trimmer is a hand held, hydraulically powered bandsaw designed to remove external fat from un-chilled beef carcasses. The tool is designed to remove subcutaneous fat from high value areas of the carcase such as the loin and rump. At present, the common practice is for these areas to be trimmed in the boning room, after chilling. The tool is capable of removing a large mass of fat in a single motion leaving a relatively flat and even finish on the carcase.

Benefits
The benefits of the Fat Trimmer include:

• Reduced Labour Costs
• Improved OH&S
• Improved chilling efficiency
• Improved product presentation

Availability
The Fat Trimmer was never launched commercially, as there was limited interest in using this device by the Australian beef industry.

Some technical information is available and companies wishing to construct a Fat Trimmer are welcome to use this as a guide. Please contact cis@mla.com.au.

More information
The Fat Trimmer prototype was designed and manufactured by Food Science and Nutrition (formerly Food Science Australia).

For information on the Fat Trimmer and how it works, the operation manual is available as well as some information on Safe Operating Procedures.