Continuous Flexible Production with Plant-Based Alginate Casings Handtmann ConPro Systems combine the advantages of plant-based alginate casings with Handtmann co-extrusion technology for the continuous production of linking or hanging products with gentle handling, precise portioning and operational efficiency. Handtmann ConPro Systems are the perfect option for many new plant-based protein products, including links and snack sticks. ConPro Hanging, ConPro Linking & Hanging and ConPro Forming and Separating Solutions provide alginate casing options that meet the most diverse plant-based protein processing needs, from new product development in R&D centers to the high-volume commercial processing plants. Product is co-extruded with an alginate casing, then moves through a cascading calcium chloride fixing solution into a hygienic-plastic flume with a flowing calcium chloride bath. The product is set for twisting and cutting or hanging by the end of this short path. Key Benefits of Plant-Based Casings: Addresses the growing sensitivity among some consumers about cased products with natural and collagen casings. * Automated Productivity: Increases production capacity and virtually eliminates rework * Labor Savings: Virtually eliminates rework * No casing changes reduces labor costs * Simple controls are operator friendly