Imitation Crab Stick Line

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Imitation Crab Stick Line

This crab stick line utilizes surimi (minced fish paste) as the primary raw material, combined with seasonings and auxiliary ingredients. Through a series of sophisticated processes, it produces imitation crab meat that closely resembles the texture and flavor of authentic crab. The equipment integrates advanced design principles and high-reliability components.

Main Parts of The Imitation Crab Stick Line

A complete crab stick production line is mainly composed of the following SEVEN major systems.

I. Raw Material Processing System

This system contains the following machines:
1. Frozen Surimi Breaker
It breaks block-shaped surimi to facilitate further cutting/mixing.
2. Cutter/Mixer
Thoroughly mixes and cuts surimi with seasonings and auxiliary materials (starch, sugar, etc.), while controlling temperature with ice water to prevent protein denaturation.
3. Automatic Feeder
A funnel-shaped machine that stores the cut/mixed surimi and automatically feeds it into the molding machine.

II. Molding System

A high-pressure gear pump transports the mixed surimi slurry to the forming die head, ensuring stable material supply.
Extrudes the slurry into a thin strip (thickness 1-3mm, width 70-200mm); length and width are adjustable according to requirements. This system includes a stirring mechanism to eliminate bubbles in the surimi, thereby preventing forming holes in the thin strip. The hopper features a double-layer design, with ice water stored in the interlayer to maintain surimi temperature and prevent protein denaturation.

III. Steaming,Cooking and Cooling System

This system employs a tunnel-type steaming/roasting design. It initially sets the shape using steam (90-94°C), followed by complete cooking via infrared roasting. The equipment is equipped with stainless steel belt conveying and automatic deviation correction.
Applies dry heat treatment to the steamed strip to enhance the texture of the crab stick.Multi-layer chain conveyor cooling reduces the cooked product to 35-40°C, maintaining the elasticity and strength of the thin strip.

IV. Thin-Cutting & Bundling System

The cooled thin strip is conveyed to a thin-cutting mechanism where rollers press grooves (depth 1mm) onto the surface to simulate crab meat texture. A bundling/rolling device automatically rolls the thinly-cut strip into a cylindrical shape.

V. Coloring, Film Wrapping, and Cutting System

A coloring pump machine evenly coats food coloring (e.g., paprika red) onto the surface of the crab stick to Simulate the color of crab meat.
The plastic film wrap encases the cylindrical crab stick, which is then automatically heat-sealed.
After completing the film wrapping and heat sealing, an automatic cutting machine cuts the crab sticks to the preset length.

VI. Vacuum Packaging System

Crab stick are typically vacuumized for packaging. Currently, mainstream vacuum packaging machines for crack stick primarily include: Thermoforming vacuum packaging machine, continuous rolling vacuum packaging machine, and Double-chamber vacuum packaging machine. Customers can select the corresponding packaging machine based on production volume and specific requirements.

VII. Freezing System

To enable extended storage of crab sticks, vacuum-packaged crab sticks undergo freezing in tunnel-type individual quick freezing (IQF) freezers. Select the corresponding model of IQF freezer based on the production capacity of crab sticks.

Why choose us?

Choose YUKE for all-around thoughtful service

Rich Experience

We have rich experience in designing imitation crab stick lines and a professional technical team. Can ensure smooth and perfect operation of the machine

Staff Trainning

In order to get you into production as soon as possible, we will provide free training for your employees after the equipment installation is completed. Enable your employees to become skilled workers in a short period of time.

Maintenance and after-sales service

We provide on-site installation services. When the crab stick line needs maintenance or repair, we will dispatch professional technicians to the site for repair as soon as possible.

Reliable Quality

We cooperate with well-known electrical accessory suppliers around the world, ensuring reliable and stable quality of accessories.

Imitation Crab Stick Line

Imitation Crab Stick Line