SHIRRING / PERFORATING OF CASINGS

Why choose shirred casings?

Greater efficiency, less downtime and smoother production.

Casing shirring is a service that is often underestimated by customers, yet in practice it brings tangible technological and economic benefits. For meat processing plants, it is not just a method of preparing casings, but a tool that increases production efficiency.

Shirred casings are delivered ready to be inserted into the corner of the stuffer. This speeds up the stuffing process, reduces the need for operator casing changes, and allows the production line to run longer without interruption. This solution increases production efficiency, reduces downtime, and optimizes labor costs. Combined with our printing service, Sibar provides comprehensively prepared casings, ready for use directly on the production line.

Why does shirring increase efficiency?

Let's imagine two situations:

Not shirred casing

• the operator assumes a short section,
• stops production more often, replaces casing more often,
• spends more time preparing the position.

Shirred casing

• there are many more meters of casing in one section,
• replacement takes place much less frequently,
• the line runs longer without stopping,
• the operator performs fewer auxiliary activities.
The result is greater production continuity and better utilization of machines.

Benefits for various departments

Production - greater line efficiency

Technologist  - more stable stuffing process

Maintenance - fewer production stops

Shopping - lower unit cost of production

Management - greater efficiency of the entire plant

Where does shirring provide the greatest benefits?

The greatest effects are achieved in the production of:

kabanos sausages,
hot dog sausages,
frankfurterek,
thin sausages,
medium sausages,
products produced on automatic stuffers.

The greater the efficiency of the production line, the greater the benefits of using shirred casings.

Why choose perforated casings?

Better adhesion of the casing, aesthetic appearance of the product and greater production repeatability.

Perforation allows for the controlled release of air trapped between the filling and the casing during stuffing. This improves the casing's adhesion to the product, reduces the risk of air bubbles, and gives the finished product a uniform appearance. Properly selected perforation also aids the smoking process and improves the stability of the entire technological process.

Technical Note

Not every casing requires perforation. Our specialists can help you select the appropriate type and degree of perforation for your specific product and process.

Where does PERFORATION provide the greatest benefits?

Perforated casings are especially recommended for the production of:

coarsely chopped sausages,
formed hams,
gammon,
mortadella,
salami,
smoked products,
premium products where the aesthetics of the cross-section and surface are important.

PERFORATING

Why is it worth outsourcing SERVICES to Sibar?

• precise, repeatable shirring/perforation service adapted to the type of casing,
• possibility of preparing casings in accordance with the requirements of a specific technological process,
• combination of perforation with creasing and printing in one implementation,
• delivery of casings ready for direct use on the production line,
• comprehensive service – from the selection of the casing to its full preparation for production.

Consult with our specialist