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DELI SERIES
High Vacuum Fillers (HVF)
Excellent hopperfeed properties
(short, direct
suction path,
suction pipe with
200 mm diameter
and generously
sized intake areas
to allow free flow of
products).

which is in an intermediate staging location for your product
to maintain a continuous flow," Kittle says.
The Model 697 is a square-style hopper used more for
whole-muscle products such as hams, whole breast turkeys,
etc. For stiffer, colder products, such as coarse ground sausages, pepperoni type meats, and summer sausage products that do not flow well on their own, Handtmann offers the
specially designed, conical-shaped 695 hopper. ■

Service that counts
Opening the hopper
cover is simple and
does not require
dismantling the
suction pipe. It
can be done in the
power-off status for
cleaning.

of products); automatic filling level monitoring of the vacuum
hopper, and permanent, separately adjustable and controlled
vacuum system for hopper and meat pump. Continuous filling
with high filling capacity, exact portioning and high evacuation
also help make the HVF 664 a very cost-effective solution.
Opening the hopper cover is simple and does not require
dismantling the suction pipe. It can be done in the poweroff status for cleaning. The equipment's simple operation is
easy to manage with its large input area, color display and
monitor-touch screen.
HVF 664 ensures product quality from the fi rst to last
portion with Handtmann's Intelligent Vacuum Management
System. An optional floor-standing reservoir with 1,100 liter
volume is available. The active hopper drive auger (counter
arm) promotes better feeding and individual adaptation according to product requirements.
The HVF 664 can be integrated into a closed meat production and portioning system, which promotes more hygienic production. The machine meets the latest safety and
hygiene standards (CE, USDA). The equipment's compact
construction, makes for quick and simple on-site assembly
are other advantages. ■

According to Kittle, "We have an exceptional team and the
key to our continuing success is not just the impact of our
equipment on customer success, but also the value of our
expert back-up and efficient customer support."
Handtmann's call center in Buffalo Grove handles customers' technical questions. "When customers call in, whether
it's a routine question or emergency support call, they always
speak to experienced factory trained technicians, who are
experts in their equipment," Kittle says.
While fewer parts and less maintenance are required for
the HVF Deli Series family because of its efficient design and
servo technology, a significant parts inventory is maintained
at Handtmann's Buffalo Grove complex and is supported by
the company's state-of-the-art parts distribution system in
Germany. "It is unbelievably efficient," Kittle says.
Detailed service manuals are standard with HVF models

Quality and reliability are the
most distinguishing features of
the HVF Deli Series line.
and all equipment. The computer control system also has
many instructions directly on it, such as real-time diagnostics.
Quality and reliability are the most distinguishing features
of the HVF Deli Series line, Kittle iterates. "Our HVF Deli Series line features great design input from our team here in the
States and the high-quality and reliable technology only Handtmann's expert German engineers can deliver," he concludes.
For more information on the HVF Deli Series line, contact:
Bob Koris, Sales Manager, Handtmann Inc., 1692 Barclay
Blvd., Buffalo Grove, Ill. 60089-4523, (847) 808-1100, www.
handtmann.com. ■

Floor hoppers
Floor hoppers used with the HVF family aren't typically used
with Handtmann standard stuffers where kitchen carts are
used and product dumps into the top. "You can't dump it into
the top of the vacuumized hopper so we have a floor hopper,
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