WHIZARD® SERIES II TRIMMERS ARE IDEAL FOR SKIN-PATCHING SMOKED BELLIES

Birmingham, Oh., February XX, 2007— The Whizard® Series II Trimmer (Model 1300) from Bettcher Industries is the perfect tool for skin-patching smoked pork bellies, improving meat yields while at the same time reducing excess stress to the hand and forearm of the operator.

In the typical processing operation, smoked bellies are run through a skinner to remove the hard rind. Since the bellies have a tapered shape, typically a portion of the rind is not successfully removed. A secondary operation using a straight knife to remove the remaining hard rind is commonly employed. As the bellies move down the production line, workers have just a few seconds to remove the skin patches.

Compared to the conventional practice of using a straight knife, the secondary rind-removing procedure is faster, more precise, and less fatiguing when using the Whizard® Series II Trimmer. Aided by the trimmer’s special serrated circular blade running up to 5000 rpm, the skin-patching procedure is dramatically improved, thereby increasing meat yields and bottom-line profits.

Moreover, unlike straight-knife cutting, the rind-trimming procedure can be performed effectively and efficiently – even by lesser-skilled operators – when using the Whizard® Trimmer’s adjustable depth gauge. This specially designed attachment enables the operator to remove skin patches easily and accurately, without gouging into the lean. By preventing the blade from cutting too deeply into the belly, the depth gauge acts as a highly effective yield protector, thereby allowing the operator to focus on rapid skin patch removal operation.

Series II Trimmers from Bettcher Industries incorporate a variety of patented elements that enhance operator productivity, ergonomics, comfort and safety. These advancements make them markedly superior to older-generation designs. For example, all Series II handpieces feature a contoured handle to reduce grip force and torque momentum. Operators can choose from five handle sizes, which are easily interchangeable. The handles are color-coded by size for easy identification, and are very comfortable – even during periods of extended use.

The highly effective performance features of Whizard® Series II Trimmers are designed to meet the continually evolving procedures required of the meat, poultry and fish processing workforce. They add a new degree of worker safety and comfort, along with generating higher meat yields and productivity.

Established in 1944, Bettcher Industries is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative precision cutting tools for food processing operations, with sales and service operations in more than 50 countries worldwide. For more information about the Whizard® Series II line, call (440) 965-4422, e-mail your request to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit www.bettcher.com.

The Whizard® Series II Trimmer (Model 1300) from Bettcher Industries improves the efficiency of skin-patching operations on smoked bellies, at the same time increasing meat yields and reducing operator fatigue.