AST - AUTOMATIC STRING TIER - The Fastest Automatic String Tier Ever Made
OUTPUT: UP TO 86+ KNOTS PER MINUTE - WITH 30MM INCREMENTS
About the AST80
The AST80 is the most advanced string tying machine on the market, designed for maximum efficiency, reduced labour costs, and superior performance.
Key Benefits
- Handles all meat types, including salted & brined products, with corrosion-resistant stainless steel components.
- Works with all twine types?switch seamlessly between elastic and polycotton without adjustments.
- Accommodates all sizes?a 150mm wider tunnel than standard competitors.
- Reduced maintenance costs?easy servicing with engineer training or remote diagnostics.
- Hygienic Design-stainless steel construction minimises contamination risk.
- Ergonomic improvements?reduced operator fatigue and increased productivity.
Cost Savings Breakdown
- Annual Manual Tying Cost: 180,000
- Annual Cost with AST80: 60,000
- Total Savings: 60,000 per year
- Return on Investment: Less than 12 months
Labour Cost Comparison
Optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and secure long-term savings?all with a solution that delivers rapid returns and a stronger financial future.
Tying Method |
Output |
Operators |
Shifts |
AVG Wage Cost |
Operator Cost |
Annual Cost |
Savings |
ROI |
Manual Tying |
170 kpm |
4 |
16 hr x 5 days |
30K pp |
2 x 30K x 2 = 120K |
120,000 |
60,000 |
N/A |
Automatic Tying |
170 kpm |
1 |
16 hr x 5 days |
30K pp |
1 x 30K x 2 = 60K |
45,000 |
135,000 |
Less than 12 months |
Performance & Technical Specifications
- Speed: 85 knots per minute
- Weight: 1100kg
- Electrical: 16amp, 9kW, 415V, 3-phase AC
- Pneumatics: 80-102 PSI (5.5 - 7 BAR), 1000 litres per minute
- HMI Display: Full diagnostic control with real-time efficiency tracking
- Safety: Controlled by PILZ safety relays, IP65-rated components for wet environments
- Connectivity: Remote monitoring with Ewon LAN or SIM integration
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