TargetBatcher

The JBT Marel TargetBatcher is the easy way to reduce giveaway, combining a pre-determined number of fresh or frozen products into a package of exact weight.

With 7 high-accuracy individual scales and 14 holding bins the Target Batcher selects the best combination of products in the fraction of a second.

How It works

The TargetBatcher uses a line of seven weighing scales, onto which products are loaded manually. The exact weight of each product is registered, after which the weighing bin releases the product into one of the 14 memory bins. The TargetBatcher then calculates the best possible combination of the weights in the holding bins, in order to put together a final batch with the exact predetermined target weight.

The batch is released onto the take-away conveyor belt that transports it to the packing station. Here the batch is normally:

• Packed into bags – using a manual bagging station
• Packed into bags – using vertical bagging machines
• Transported away on a conveyor belt for manual packing and styling in trays
• Transported away on a conveyor belt for thermoformer packing
• Automatically loaded onto trays.

Key features

• Suitable for fresh, frozen or fragile products
• Overweight or underweight batches are automatically rejected for re-weighing
• Compatible with Innova production software, for a full overview of the packing process

Benefits of JBT Marel Software for TargetBatchers

• Real-time monitoring and control reduces giveaway
• Data collection gives insight to optimize processing
• Integration with full line optimizes OEE
• Enhances batch traceability and quality assurance

Monitor and control batching

The JBT Marel Software solution for TargetBatchers lets you monitor and control your batching operation in real time. The software provides live dashboards showing data for key performance indicators such as giveaway and throughput. They give you a clear overview of actual production and highlight where improvements can be made or whether any corrective action needs to be taken to ensure production is running optimally. Remote program management allows you to control the TargetBatcher settings directly from the office.

Get operational insight

Information about all batches produced is collected and stored in the software database. Standard reports can then be created giving you an insight into operational performance on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. This statistical analysis takes away the guesswork and allows you to make data-driven decisions to optimize your batching.

Connect your business

JBT Marel Software can be implemented stand-alone with your TargetBatcher or it can be integrated with other JBT Marel processing equipment across a full-line solution. This gives you central control over production, leading to optimized processing, higher yields and complete traceability for each and every batch produced.

Your trusted service partner throughout the equipment lifecycle - maximizing uptime, optimizing performance, controlling costs and delivering lasting peace of mind. The benefit of well-maintained equipment directly impacts your bottom-line. It prevents unexpected breakdowns, enables peak performance and quality output. It also extends the life of your equipment, protecting both your investment and your team with a more reliable and safe working environment.

Whatever your processing needs - from the products you run to the scale you operate in - our broad service capabilities, proactive service agreements, expert know-how and extensive coverage mean you’ve got the support you need – where and when you need it.