Provisur’s separation systems at IFFA 2025

Provisur is a leading industrial food processing equipment manufacturer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with a global network of sales and service locations as well as Innovation Centers in France and the US. At IFFA 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, Provisur presented an exciting range of separation systems highlighting versatility, innovation, and sustainability.

The separation machines on display included the renowned Bone Cannon HS250 MAX with a completely new design, the STS 2000 with swing arm, the SME 820, and the Beehive RSTD06 MAX. 

Provisur separation equipment is designed to increase yield by recovering maximum proteins from bones, pork, poultry and red meat. The company has industry-leading technologies in its STS (soft tissue separation) portfolio and is the only supplier to offer customers all three separation processes – rotary, belt and press technology. This allows processors to choose equipment in line with their exact requirements – perfect texture and quality go hand in hand with the cost-efficient recovery of meat, poultry, fish and more. 

The Bone Cannon HS250 MAX

The renowned Bone Cannon HS250 MAX has undergone a complete redesign to make it even more efficient and sustainable. The brand-new design was showcased at IFFA and is already in operation at a major European processor. 

Bones retain valuable amounts of meat even after trimming – the Bone Cannon HS250 MAX separates this meat from the bones, ensuring that producers get the highest possible return on their raw material investment. The machine creates the necessary hard pressure that enables the extraction of proteins. The new design offers even greater meat recovery to keep valuable protein out of the waste stream and meet today’s demands for affordable proteins in applications such as meatballs, sausages and more. In addition, the new design reduces water consumption to an absolute minimum, and, with the new motor, energy consumption is also reduced from roughly 100 kWh to around 26 kWh. There is a noticeable decrease in noise emission and the maintenance concept has been redesigned to make it even more user-friendly. Ease of use and excellent yield combine to make the new Bone Cannon HS250 MAX a standout in hygiene and sustainability. 

The STS 2000

In contrast to the Bone Cannon HS250 MAX, the STS is excellent for delicate products and finer separation processes. One of the biggest challenges for operations that involve soft-tissue products is the removal of bone fragments while maintaining the quality of the meat. With the STS 2000, higher yields and higher quality end products go hand in hand.

The technology of the STS allows users to obtain a product that is free of bone fragments, sinew, and cartilage while maintaining the integrity and structure of the fiber in both meat and fish. The patented STS 2000 is a new machine in the STS portfolio with an improved design and new features. One of these is a blue feeding wheel between the upper part of the machine and the belt where separation takes place – this wheel guides the product into the optimal position for separation. A second important feature is the automatic tension of the belt. In fact, the operator only needs to push a button, and the belt tension adjusts itself. The    swing arm has been redesigned so that it can now be moved by the operator. The STS is also suitable for depacking, for example when the reprocessing of defective articles becomes necessary, or when the best-before date has passed.

The SME 820

Innovative separation technology with the smallest footprint – this is achieved by the rotary line featuring the SME 820. It is an excellent entry-level machine to recover meat on bones and prevent valuable protein from entering the waste stream. The redesign of the frame has led to an even lower investment cost while still guaranteeing the quality of the separated meat. The machine is compact and lean and nevertheless handles a wide range of applications. It is ideal for MDM and MSM from beef, pork, poultry, and delivers the material for sausages and nuggets. It is designed for simplicity and ease of use without compromising on versatility.

The new Beehive RSTD06 MAX for red meat and poultry

The new RSTD06 MAX has been engineered to significantly increase the capacity of the Beehive RSTD06 which is widely recognized as one of the most versatile separators in the industry. Its unique ability to handle a broad range of raw products that other separators cannot handle puts it in a class by itself. It is ideal for ground, formed and portioned red meat and poultry products.

Its precise controls allow the operator to generate a variety of textures resulting in a premium end product. Like all Provisur systems, the RSTD06 has received continual upgrades and improvements. The back of the current MAX version is wider, and the machine has a completely new drive system. The original version processed 8000 pounds per hour, while the RSTD06 MAX processes around 16,000 pounds per hour. This is a substantial increase: from 4 tons to between 6 and 8 tons. 

Automation, full-line expertise and customer service

Provisur experts perform a detailed analysis of customer needs to determine which technology will provide the best possible solution. A full-line separation solution may include a pre-sizer which feeds ideally sized pieces into a Bone Cannon HS250 MAX where the protein is extracted. From there, the good material is moved to the STS and the bad material is moved to the waste where it is once more separated using the belt separator until it is clean and free of any small bones. 

The machines are easy to clean, simple to operate and extremely hygienic. The durability of these technologies makes them a sound investment for customers. Additionally, Provisur offers a 360-degree customer service which includes 24-hour stock availability, maintenance and training on the machines. The company’s renowned Innovation and Ingenuity Centers in France and the US allow customers to collaborate with Provisur specialists to maximize yield and boost efficiency while ensuring the excellent quality of the final product.