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Polar Systems have been leading the way in shellfish production equipment for over 30 years. Our range of innovative and patented industrial-quality machines cover all major shellfish processing applications. Robust and reliable, they are specially designed to make the processing of shellfish easier and more cost-effective, to improve yield and to reduce labour.
Our Gastropod processing systems are synonymous with quality. Much of our early equipment supplied during the 1980s is still in service today, a testament to both its construction and functionality. Following our successful development of automated whelk processing in 1990’s, Polar Systems now design and build a comprehensive range of equipment, including unique cooking and processing machines, as well as becoming involved in product and process development projects and are pioneering new processes within the industry.
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Our equipment is used from the point of harvest on the seabed through to the batch weighing of the processed product. Production systems are available as individual items, managed lines or complete turnkey project-managed operations, including provision of services and facilities.
Polar Systems are proud to have been the machinery supplier for the world’s first gastropod processing factory ship, providing all aspects of the process from pot retrieval to freezing the final cooked product. Processing at sea creates unique challenges compared to on land, Polar Systems have developed a range of solutions to facilitate safe, reliable and robust at sea processing. Each factory ship is bespoke and the systems designed to fit the exact parameters of the ship, Polar Systems benefits from having the necessary in-house design, project management and fabrication capabilities to envisage, manage and complete projects as complex as factory ships.
Polar Systems offer a range of infeed solutions feeding manually from sacks, big bags or directly from lorries, handling, storage and waste removal systems. These include mechanical reels and hydraulic systems to de-wood, de-mud and remove foreign objects from the product prior to entering the processing environment.
The cooking system specified will depend on the product and desired outputs, however, Polar Systems offer a comprehensive range of batch and continuous atmospheric, immersion and steam systems as well as their unique 45 degree pressure cooking systems. All systems are based on over 30 years of industry knowledge and are specifically designed to be easy to use with straightforward user interfaces that allow the operator to quickly and simply adjust for different products. Designed to be easy to clean and maintain while retaining a robust build and the ability to operate reliably in the most severe conditions for extended periods.
Added value processes are offered from our extended range of machinery or to clients bespoke requirements, and include glazing, mixing, seasoning, grading and weighing systems to name a few.
Our expert, diversely skilled and experienced in-house designers are able to service your production needs. Our team’s open-minded approach is tailored to achieve the maximum potential value from your product.
Processing of waste materials, including shell meat separation, and added value processes such as shell washing and grading are also available. Optical systems for grading shells (scallop and alike) are available and can process up to 5 shells per second.