Frozen meat guillotines are machines for cutting and breaking up blocks of deeply frozen meat without thawing them first. They let a meat processing plant prepare raw material delivered in blocks for further processing in a grinder, bowl cutter, mixer, or filler. In this category BMG Trade has gathered used frozen block machines, including guillotines, block cutters, and crushers from Rühle, LASKA, Magurit, SUHNER MAGURIT, EKOMEX, and Ari Makina.
How does a frozen meat guillotine work?
A block of frozen meat is placed on the table or in the working chamber of the machine and then cut by the guillotine blade into smaller pieces, in a single working stroke or in several cycles. Block crushers work differently: the block drops into a chamber where knives mounted on a shaft break it into smaller fragments. In both cases the drive can be mechanical or hydraulic, and the machines are fitted with guards and safety interlocks that stop operation when a guard is opened or in an emergency.
Types of frozen block machines in this category
- Frozen block guillotines – cut the block into pieces, e.g. Rühle GFR 45/25 S, Rühle GR50, Magurit 545, Magurit FROMAT 053, LASKA GS 640.
- Frozen block cutters – divide the block into smaller pieces, e.g. SUHNER MAGURIT 052, Ari Makina DED-1000, Rühle GFR 450.
- Frozen block crushers and shredders – break the block into small fragments ready for grinding or cutting in a bowl cutter, e.g. EKOMEX RBM 500, LASKA GFS 620.
Key advantages of frozen meat machines
Cutting or crushing raw material while it is still frozen eliminates thawing, which lengthens the process and increases the risk of quality loss and hygiene problems. The machine replaces manual chopping of blocks, improves work safety, and delivers a repeatable piece size, which makes later grinding, chopping, and mixing easier. Construction from stainless steel and plastics makes washing and disinfection easier, and used machines from established brands reduce the investment cost.
What to look for when choosing a frozen meat guillotine
- The maximum block size and weight the machine accepts.
- The type of machine: guillotine, block cutter, or crusher, depending on how the raw material is processed next.
- Capacity and the power of the motor or hydraulic unit.
- The power supply and electrical parameters available in your plant, usually 400 V, 50 Hz.
- How the product is loaded and discharged, e.g. stuffing trolley, conveyor, or container.
- The safety system, additional equipment, and documentation, including the CE declaration of conformity.
- Year of manufacture, technical condition, and service history of the machine.
Applications of frozen meat guillotines
Frozen block machines are used in meat plants, sausage and cold-cut producers, minced meat, sausage, burger, pâté, and ready-meal production, and in companies processing poultry, fish, and other products frozen in blocks.
Frozen meat guillotines at BMG Trade
BMG Trade specializes in trading machinery for the food industry, including proven equipment for preparing meat raw material. On this page we present machines currently available as well as ones we have already sold, which shows the range of our offer and the brands we work with. If you are looking for a specific model or a machine with particular parameters, contact us – we will help you choose a machine and confirm current availability and pricing.
Frequently asked questions about frozen meat guillotines
What is a frozen meat guillotine? It is a machine for cutting blocks of deeply frozen meat into smaller pieces without thawing.
What is the difference between a guillotine and a frozen block crusher? A guillotine cuts the block with a blade, while a crusher breaks it into fragments with knives mounted on a shaft. The choice depends on the desired piece size and the next processing step.
What brands of frozen meat guillotines does BMG Trade offer? The category includes machines from Rühle, LASKA, Magurit, SUHNER MAGURIT, EKOMEX, and Ari Makina.
Does BMG Trade sell used frozen meat guillotines? Yes, BMG Trade trades in used food-processing machinery, including frozen block machines. We confirm the current availability of specific models on request.
How do I choose a frozen meat guillotine? Compare the maximum block size, the type of machine, capacity, power and supply, the safety system, and the year of manufacture and technical condition.