Status : USED
The Marel I-Cut 11 PortionCutter is widely regarded as a reliable, entry-level workhorse designed for high-accuracy portioning. It is built specifically for smaller processing plants, niche product lines, or companies looking to transition from manual knife cutting to automation.
It handles boneless, non-frozen raw materials like poultry, fish (salmon and whitefish), beef, and pork, cutting them into precise fixed-weight or fixed-length pieces.
Core Technical Features
- Laser Vision System: Uses a high-speed 200 Hz camera and laser system to dynamically scan the volume and three-dimensional shape of every piece of meat as it moves down the belt.
- 90° Straight Cutting: Unlike higher-end models that can cut at varying angles to mimic hand-carved meat, the I-Cut 11 cuts strictly at a 90-degree vertical angle.
- Servo-Driven Knife: The precision servo motor drives the knife at speeds up to 480 cuts per minute, adapting instantly to calculations from the vision software to minimize «giveaway» (wasted trim).
Equipment Specifications
| Metric | Specification |
| Max Product Dimensions (LxWxH) | 650 to 800 mm x 250 mm x 100 mm |
| Max Capacity | Up to 480 cuts/min |
| Belt Speed | 10 to 340 mm/s |
| Machine Dimensions (LxWxH) | 2700 mm x 1000 mm x 1650 mm |
| Material & Hygiene | Stainless steel; quick-release Ropanyl belts (toolless removal) |
Key Strengths & Use Cases
- Minimal Footprint: It features one of the smallest footprints for an industrial portion cutter on the market, making it easy to drop into existing, cramped plant layouts.
- Pre-Programmed Patterns: The touchscreen interface includes basic, pre-configured cutting patterns (like uniform slices, fixed weight steak cuts, or strips) so operators don’t need complex programming knowledge.
- Easy Sanitation: The open design and quick-release belts drastically cut down on tear-down and cleanup times between batches, meeting strict food safety standards.