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GEA introduces MultiJector 500 for flexible brine injection
GEA expands its processing portfolio with the MultiJector 500, a new brine injection system designed for small- to mid-capacity marination lines, improving consistency, hygiene, and operational efficiency.
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GEA MultiJector 500 – a new brine injection system developed for small- to mid-capacity marination lines. Source: GEA
GEA Group has launched the MultiJector 500, a brine injector developed for processors handling ham, deli meats, bacon, poultry, and fish.
The system will be showcased at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, highlighting its role in addressing modern production challenges such as efficiency, hygiene, and product consistency.
Designed for flexibility and performance
The MultiJector 500 is built around application-specific configurations, allowing processors to select needle setups tailored to their product and process requirements.
Key features include:
GEA Group has launched the MultiJector 500, a brine injector developed for processors handling ham, deli meats, bacon, poultry, and fish.
The system will be showcased at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, highlighting its role in addressing modern production challenges such as efficiency, hygiene, and product consistency.
Designed for flexibility and performance
The MultiJector 500 is built around application-specific configurations, allowing processors to select needle setups tailored to their product and process requirements.
Key features include:
- Configurable 2 mm and 4 mm OptiFlex needle options
- Optimised injection patterns for uniform brine distribution
- Fast changeover between different product applications
This flexibility enables processors to adapt quickly to varying recipes and shorter production runs.
Improving product quality and yield
Injection plays a critical role in determining product yield, retention, and uniformity. The MultiJector 500 is engineered to enhance these factors through:
Improving product quality and yield
Injection plays a critical role in determining product yield, retention, and uniformity. The MultiJector 500 is engineered to enhance these factors through:
- Improved brine distribution
- Reduced mechanical stress on products
- Consistent injection performance
Better retention helps minimise issues such as drip loss, improving both product appearance and shelf life.
GEA MultiJector 500 with salmon
Addressing changing formulation trends
The system responds to evolving food trends, including cleaner-label formulations with reduced salt and additives. These formulations require more precise brine distribution to maintain product quality and safety.
For example:
GEA MultiJector 500 with salmon
Addressing changing formulation trends
The system responds to evolving food trends, including cleaner-label formulations with reduced salt and additives. These formulations require more precise brine distribution to maintain product quality and safety.
For example:
- Tighter injection patterns support uniform curing in bacon production
- Controlled injection improves consistency in low-sodium recipes
Advanced filtration for process stability
A key innovation is the Modular Injector Filter system, designed to maintain brine cleanliness and prevent needle clogging.
Benefits include:
A key innovation is the Modular Injector Filter system, designed to maintain brine cleanliness and prevent needle clogging.
Benefits include:
- Improved line availability
- Reduced downtime
- Consistent injection accuracy
This is particularly important in poultry processing, where protein release can quickly contaminate recirculated brine.
Simplified cleaning and maintenance
The MultiJector 500 incorporates features to streamline sanitation:
Simplified cleaning and maintenance
The MultiJector 500 incorporates features to streamline sanitation:
- Tool-free belt removal in under 10 minutes
- Modular filtration for easier cleaning
- Durable needle systems with extended service life
These improvements reduce water consumption, labour requirements, and production interruptions.
Supporting diverse processing applications
The system is designed to handle a wide range of processing needs:
Supporting diverse processing applications
The system is designed to handle a wide range of processing needs:
- 2 mm configuration for delicate products and precise distribution
- 4 mm configuration for higher throughput and varied product sizes
This versatility supports processors managing diverse product portfolios and frequent changeovers.
Part of integrated marination solutions
The MultiJector 500 integrates into broader GEA marination lines, which can include:
Part of integrated marination solutions
The MultiJector 500 integrates into broader GEA marination lines, which can include:
- Defrosting systems
- Brine preparation
- Tenderising and tumbling
This approach enables processors to optimise entire production lines rather than treating injection as a standalone step.
Outlook
As food processors face increasing pressure to balance quality, efficiency, and sustainability, technologies that improve process control and reduce resource consumption are becoming essential. The MultiJector 500 reflects this shift toward more flexible, data-driven, and efficient food processing solutions.
Edited by an industrial journalist, Lekshman Ramdas, with AI assistance.
www.gea.com
Outlook
As food processors face increasing pressure to balance quality, efficiency, and sustainability, technologies that improve process control and reduce resource consumption are becoming essential. The MultiJector 500 reflects this shift toward more flexible, data-driven, and efficient food processing solutions.
Edited by an industrial journalist, Lekshman Ramdas, with AI assistance.
www.gea.com
