Descrizione
| Specifiche tecniche | |
|---|---|
| Tipo | U-Shape manual sausage clipping machine |
| Compatible Casing (flat diameter) | 35–200 mm |
| Compatible U-Shape Clip Models | 501, 502, 503, 506 |
| Dimensioni della macchina (L×P×A) | 400 × 200 × 670 mm |
| Machine Weight | 15 kg |
| Tipo di unità | Manual (hand-lever operated) |
| Power Required | None |
| Air Required | None |
| Costruzione | acciaio inossidabile SUS304 |
| Clip Type | U-shaped aluminium clip (large 74, small 74) |
| Certificazione | Conforme alla CE |
U-Shape Manual Sausage Clipping Machine
The U-Shape Manual Sausage Clipping Machine is a hand-operated casing sealer designed for small-batch, artisan, and multi-product sausage and meat product facilities where portability, zero infrastructure requirement, and immediate deployment are the primary considerations. The machine requires no electrical connection, no compressed air supply, and no installation — it can be placed on any workbench and operated immediately by a single operator.
Operating with U-shaped aluminium clips in the 501, 502, 503, and 506 clip models, the machine supports a broad casing flat diameter range of 35 to 200 mm. This range includes standard fresh sausage and frankfurter casings at the lower end and large-diameter protein and fibrous casings used for ham loaves, cooked pork rolls, and formed meat products at the upper end. One machine handles the full range without accessories or adapters.
Manual Operation: Simplicity as a Design Feature
In small-scale meat processing, butcheries, and facilities running short production runs with multiple product types per day, the labour and time cost of setting up and cleaning a powered clipping machine can exceed the throughput benefit it provides. A manual U-shape clipper eliminates setup time entirely: load the clip magazine, position the casing, and operate the hand lever. The entire operational sequence from idle to first clip takes under 30 seconds.
The hand-lever mechanism applies consistent clip force across the full casing diameter range without operator adjustment. The U-shaped clip design distributes sealing pressure evenly around the casing circumference, producing a secure, leak-resistant seal on both natural and synthetic casings. Clip loading is a simple magazine-fill operation that takes under one minute per magazine change.
Wide Casing Compatibility: 35 to 200 mm
The 35 to 200 mm flat diameter range is significantly broader than most powered double clippers, which are typically optimised for standard sausage calibres up to 85 or 120 mm. For processors producing large-format products — ham loaves, pork rolls, lamb rolls, blood pudding in large natural casing, or oversized smoked sausage in fibrous casing — the U-shape manual clipper covers sizes that would require a specialised large-bore powered machine otherwise.
Compatible clip models: 501, 502, 503, 506 — covering the full 35–200 mm flat diameter range with clip-size selection.
No infrastructure: No electricity, no compressed air, no installation — place on any workbench and operate immediately.
Applications and Typical Users
- Butcheries and artisan sausage producers running small daily batches of multiple product types
- Small commercial meat processors without dedicated powered clipping stations
- Catering and foodservice operations producing in-house cured or cooked meat products
- Facilities needing a backup clipping solution for powered machine downtime
- Large-format product closing: ham loaves, cooked pork rolls, lamb rolls (120–200 mm range)
- R&D and trial production operations evaluating new product formats before investing in powered equipment
When to Choose Manual Over Powered
The U-shape manual clipper is the correct choice when daily clipping volume is below the threshold where powered automation delivers a measurable labour saving, when the casing range includes sizes outside the 30–120 mm range of standard powered clippers, and when portability or deployment flexibility matters more than maximum throughput. For continuous production lines above 200 kg per shift, consider the CSK-15/18 or JLSK-II powered double clipper.
Informazioni sul produttore
Founded in 1999, Shijiazhuang Sunshine Machinery operates a dedicated factory equipped with CNC machining centres producing clipping heads, cam mechanisms, and transmission components to tight tolerances. Every machine undergoes an 8-hour full-load test before shipment. With over two decades of production experience and exports to 30+ countries, we supply directly to processing plants with no intermediary. Our South American entity in Limeira, São Paulo handles regional enquiries and after-sales support.
Il nostro protocollo obbligatorio di pre-spedizione prevede che ogni unità funzioni alla capacità nominale 100% per otto ore consecutive. Questo test di rodaggio elimina il rischio di guasti precoci e conferma che tutti i sistemi soddisfino le specifiche prima dell'imballaggio. I registri dei test sono disponibili.
Our standard warranty is one year from arrival, covering the full machine assembly: motor, control system, clipping head, and all food-contact components. A pre-packed set of quick-wear replacement parts ships with every order to support first-year maintenance without waiting on parts.
Domande frequenti
What clip models are compatible with this machine?
The machine accepts U-shaped aluminium clips in the 501, 502, 503, and 506 formats. These cover the full 35–200 mm flat diameter casing range. Clip selection depends on the casing wall thickness and the required seal strength. We can advise on clip selection for your specific casing type when you enquire.
Can this machine close natural casings without damage?
Yes. The U-shaped clip design distributes sealing force over a wider contact area than crimp-style clips, making it suitable for delicate natural casings including hog, sheep, and beef middles. Operator technique — ensuring the casing is properly gathered before clipping — is important for consistent results on natural casings.
What is the throughput capacity of a manual clipper?
An experienced operator can apply approximately 200 to 400 clips per hour depending on product type, casing handling, and the time required for casing placement and gathering. For volumes above this, the CSK-15/18 powered double clipper offers automated operation at up to 120 clips per minute.
Is this machine suitable for fibrous casings?
Yes. Fibrous casings in flat diameters up to 200 mm are within the machine’s compatible range. For fibrous casings at the upper end of the diameter range, confirm the clip model selection before ordering to ensure the clip wire gauge is appropriate for the casing wall thickness.
Does the machine need any maintenance?
Routine maintenance involves cleaning the clip magazine and lever mechanism after each use and periodic lubrication of the moving parts. No specialist tools or trained technician are required. Full maintenance guidance is included in the English-language instruction sheet supplied with the machine.
Ordini e logistica
Pronti per ordinare?
La produzione e il collaudo richiedono in genere dai 30 ai 45 giorni lavorativi dalla conferma dell'ordine. Le macchine vengono spedite con formula FOB Tianjin di default; le formule CIF ed EXW sono disponibili su richiesta. Acconto tramite bonifico bancario (T/T 30%), saldo prima della spedizione.
Quantità minima d'ordine (MOQ): Il quantitativo minimo d'ordine (MOQ) per le apparecchiature complete viene determinato in base alla configurazione e al valore totale dell'ordine, non alla quantità. Per i nuovi clienti sono disponibili da una a cinque unità campione a prezzi agevolati, per consentire la verifica della qualità prima di effettuare ordini di grandi volumi. Contattateci per confermare i termini specifici del MOQ.
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Our team responds within 1 business day. Please include your target casing type and diameter, production volume, destination port, and any line integration requirements.
Comparison with Powered Clippers: Choosing the Right Machine
The manual U-shape clipper occupies a distinct position in the sausage clipping equipment spectrum. Powered double clippers (CSK-15/18 and JLSK-II) and the pneumatic single clipper (LQDK) are designed for continuous production at fixed workstations with dedicated infrastructure. The manual U-shape clipper is the right tool when none of those conditions apply: when production is batch-based rather than continuous, when the clipping station moves, or when the casing diameter exceeds the upper limit of standard powered machines (120 mm for the CSK-15/18).
For facilities that run a powered filling line for their primary product but produce occasional runs of large-format or specialty products in casing diameters above 120 mm, the manual clipper is an economical second station rather than a compromise — it handles casing sizes that powered double clippers cannot reach, without requiring a second full-scale clipping machine investment. Contact our sales team at Contatta il nostro team di vendita Oppure visita Submit an Enquiry for clip selection guidance and pricing.
Cleaning and Hygiene
The SUS304 stainless steel construction of the U-shape clipper’s food-contact components meets commercial food hygiene standards for daily washdown cleaning. The simple mechanical design has no enclosed cavities or hard-to-reach surfaces at the clip application point. Full cleaning requires disassembling the clip magazine (tool-free), washing all components, and reassembling — a process that takes under 5 minutes and is easily integrated into the facility’s standard end-of-shift sanitation routine.
