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Zhengfeng Road, Licheng District, Jinan City, Shandong Province,China
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Product Description
The GRYZL series combines a heavy-duty SUS304 vacuum drum with an external RSA shell-and-tube chiller. Cold water circulates through a jacket around the drum, actively removing the frictional heat generated by meat-to-meat and meat-to-paddle contact. The result is a tumbler that delivers:
Consistent 0-4°C marination temperature, batch after batch, regardless of cycle length or ambient factory temperature
Zero reliance on ice — no dilution of brine concentration, no excess water in the final product
Extended cycle capability — run 90-120 minute marination for thick-cut beef or bone-in poultry without temperature creep
Faster post-marination chilling — product exits the tumbler already at processing temperature, ready for forming or packing
For standard (non-refrigerated) vacuum tumbling applications, see our Vacuum Tumbler & Marinating product range.
Unlike clip-on cooling jackets that struggle to remove heat from the center of a full drum, the RSA system circulates chilled water through a high-efficiency shell-and-tube evaporator with 6.2-35.4 kW cooling capacity depending on the model pairing. The chiller is sized to handle the worst-case thermal load — a full drum of 25°C meat brought down to 2°C within the first 15 minutes of the cycle.
The entire drum, paddles, and contact surfaces are fabricated from SUS304 stainless steel with a seamless internal weld finish. No threaded fasteners, no dead zones, no places for brine residue to accumulate. CIP (Clean-in-Place) compatible with sloped drain bottom.
High vacuum opens meat fiber structure for rapid brine penetration. Combined with temperature control, the vacuum environment also inhibits aerobic bacterial growth during long cycles — a critical advantage for jerky and biltong producers running 90+ minute tumbling.
Store up to 50 recipe programs — each defining vacuum level, drum speed (2-12 rpm), cycle time, pause intervals, and target temperature. Operators select a recipe and press start. The PLC logs temperature data for every batch, traceable for HACCP and export audit requirements.
Low speed (2-4 rpm) for delicate whole-muscle products like chicken breast and fish fillets. High speed (8-12 rpm) for robust cuts like beef brisket and pork shoulder. Independently adjustable for forward and reverse rotation — prevents meat from balling up at one end of the drum.
Every GRYZL model is delivered chiller-ready with pre-installed water circuit connections, temperature probe ports, and PLC chiller-control logic. If your budget or current requirements don't justify a chiller today, add an RSA unit later as a plug-and-play upgrade.
Parameter | GRYZL-1000 | GRYZL-1700 | GRYZL-2500 | GRYZL-3600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Material | SUS304 | SUS304 | SUS304 | SUS304 |
Drum Volume | ≈1,000 L | ≈1,700 L | ≈2,500 L | ≈3,700 L |
Capacity | 500 kg/batch | 1,000 kg/batch | 1,600 kg/batch | 2,200 kg/batch |
Total Power | 4.1 kW | 7.55 kW | 9.35 kW | 9.5 kW |
Power Supply | 380V/50Hz | 380V/50Hz | 380V/50Hz | 380V/50Hz |
Drum Speed | 2-12 rpm | 2-11 rpm | 2-12 rpm | 2-12 rpm |
Vacuum Degree | 0 to -0.08 MPa | 0 to -0.08 MPa | 0 to -0.08 MPa | 0 to -0.08 MPa |
Machine Weight | ≈892 kg | ≈1,245 kg | ≈1,700 kg | ≈2,676 kg |
Dimensions (LxWxH) | 2195x1605x1874 mm | 2650x1905x1960 mm | 3105x2015x2040 mm | 3335x2265x2230 mm |
Min. Installation Height | 2,600 mm | 2,700 mm | 2,800 mm | 3,100 mm |
Note: Refrigeration unit is optional. Select an RSA chiller based on the model pairing table below.
Parameter | RSA-U6W | RSA-U12D |
|---|---|---|
Model | RSA-U6W (Air-Cooled) | RSA-U12D |
Design Temperature | -15°C (low-temp type) | Standard |
Cooling Capacity | 6.2 kW | 35.4 kW |
Input Power | 5.65 kW | 11.6 kW |
Compressor | 4.5 kW x1 | 4.5 kW x2 |
Evaporator | Shell-and-tube | Shell-and-tube |
Condenser | Parallel-flow aluminum fins | Copper tube with aluminum fins |
Water Tank | 100 L | 150 L |
Water Pump Power | 0.75 kW | 1.5 kW |
Water Pump Flow | 3,000 L/h | 15 T/h |
Water Pump Pressure | 2.5 kg | 2 kg |
Chilled Water Pipe | — | DN50 |
Dimensions | 1000x635x1400 mm | 1500x805x1630 mm |
Weight | ≈200 kg | ≈380 kg |
Power Supply | 380V/50Hz | 380V/50Hz |
Batch Size | Tumbler Model | Recommended Chiller | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
Up to 500 kg | GRYZL-1000 | RSA-U6W (6.2 kW) | Sufficient to hold 0-4°C for standard 30-45 min cycles |
500-1,000 kg | GRYZL-1700 | RSA-U12D (35.4 kW) | Larger meat mass generates more friction heat; dual-compressor for thermal headroom |
1,000-1,600 kg | GRYZL-2500 | RSA-U12D (35.4 kW) | Adequate for most beef and pork marination cycles |
1,600-2,200 kg | GRYZL-3600 | RSA-U12D (35.4 kW) | Maximum single-unit configuration for high-volume lines |
Need to run back-to-back batches with zero downtime? Contact our engineering team for a custom chiller sizing calculation based on your specific product, cycle time, and target throughput.
Standard Vacuum Tumbler | Refrigerated Vacuum Tumbler (GRYZL + RSA) | |
|---|---|---|
Temperature control | Passive — relies on pre-chilled meat and ice | Active — chiller maintains setpoint throughout cycle |
Max safe cycle time | 30-45 minutes before meat exceeds 4°C | 90-120+ minutes with no temperature creep |
Ice required | Often — dilutes brine and adds water weight | Never — brine concentration stays constant |
Post-marination handling | Product may need re-chilling before forming | Product exits at 2-4°C, ready for downstream processing |
HACCP compliance | Manual temperature spot-checks | PLC logs temperature continuously, batch-traceable |
Best for | Standard sausages, meatballs, marinades | Export-grade products, jerky, biltong, bone-in poultry, thick-cut beef |
Capital cost | Lower | Higher — ROI from reduced rejects within 12-18 months |
Rule of thumb: If your marination cycles exceed 45 minutes, or if your export customers require batch temperature logs, the refrigerated tumbler pays for itself through eliminated rejects and audit-ready traceability.
Product | Typical Batch Size | Cycle Time | Recommended Model |
|---|---|---|---|
Beef steaks and roasts | 500-1,500 kg | 60-90 min | GRYZL-1700 or -2500 |
Pork loins and chops | 500-1,000 kg | 45-60 min | GRYZL-1700 |
Bone-in chicken (wings, drumsticks) | 800-1,500 kg | 60-90 min | GRYZL-2500 |
Chicken breast fillets | 500-1,000 kg | 30-45 min | GRYZL-1000 or -1700 |
Beef jerky and biltong | 500-1,000 kg | 90-120 min | GRYZL-1700 + RSA-U12D |
Deli hams and formed meats | 1,000-2,000 kg | 60-120 min | GRYZL-2500 or -3600 |
Fish and seafood fillets | 300-500 kg | 20-30 min | GRYZL-1000 |
Plant-based meat alternatives | 500-1,000 kg | 30-45 min | GRYZL-1700 |
Stage | TINDO Equipment | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
Before | Injects brine deep into whole-muscle meat before tumbling | |
After | Shapes tumbled meat into patties, nuggets, or formed products | |
After | Applies batter and breading to formed products | |
After | Pre-flatten chicken breast for better brine uptake |
Q: Can I buy the GRYZL tumbler without the chiller and add it later?
Yes. Every GRYZL is delivered chiller-ready with pre-installed water circuit connections, temperature probe ports, and PLC logic. Adding an RSA unit later is a same-day plug-and-play upgrade.
Q: What happens if the chiller fails during a production cycle?
The PLC detects rising temperature and triggers an audible alarm plus on-screen warning. If temperature exceeds your pre-set limit, the cycle auto-pauses. The tumbler can continue without refrigeration in emergency mode with manual temperature monitoring.
Q: How much water does the chiller consume?
The RSA is a closed-loop system. The 100L or 150L water tank is filled once at installation and recirculated. No continuous water supply is required — only periodic top-up for evaporation loss (approximately 5-10L per month).
Q: Can the machine handle frozen meat?
No. Meat should be tempered to 0-4°C before loading. Frozen meat does not tumble effectively, and the chiller is designed to maintain cold temperatures, not to freeze from ambient.
Q: Is the GRYZL compatible with 480V/60Hz for North America?
Standard configuration is 380V/50Hz. 480V/60Hz motors, controls, and chiller compressors are available by custom order. Lead time adds approximately 3-4 weeks.
Contact our engineering team for a free consultation, line layout, and factory-direct quotation.
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