AIRSHIRZ® PNEUMATIC SCISSORS FOR PORK HOCK TENDON REMOVAL

May, 2010 — AirShirz® pneumatic scissors from Bettcher Industries are the ideal tool for removing tendons from the pork hock. The scissors’ ingenious air-powered design provides pork processors a quick and controlled alternative to cutting with a straight knife. The air powered scissors provides total control over the blade speed and movement, so it is less of a chance of accidents. Also avoiding the time-consuming added effort and inconsistency associated with using a straight knife or manual scissors for tendon trimming. The result is a far better presentation of the pork hock – both in appearance and in value.

AirShirz® pneumatic scissors increase operator speed and productivity, while at the same time reducing muscle fatigue. Lightweight yet powerful, AirShirz® scissors provides clean, accurate cutting of lobster tails. Yet they require fully 90% less muscle activity to operate

AirShirz® scissors feature an automatic spring-return action, so no effort is required to open the blades. Moreover, the pneumatic design gives the user complete control over the cutting action, thereby guarding against accidents or an inadvertent cut. A safety latch can be used to secure the blades in a locked position to enhance safety and prevent damage when not in use. All units use standard 80 to 120 psi compressed air.

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.

With AirShirz® scissors, major improvements have been achieved in lessening muscle fatigue, exposure to repetitive motion injuries, as well as in reducing other risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders. Restaurant managers and operators of seafood processing plants who are looking for improved employee welfare, safety and lower turnover – along with increased productivity – will find AirShirz® to be a strong new ally.

AirShirz® pneumatic scissors from Bettcher Industries utilize stainless steel blades, with multiple configurations available. Blades can be removed in seconds and sharpened using conventional sharpening equipment. For more information on AirShirz® scissors and their ideal suitability for lobster splitting operations, contact Wayne Daggett at (440) 965-4422, or e-mail your request to wdaggett@bettcher.com. Web site: www.bettcher.com

Established in 1944, Bettcher Industries brings more than five decades of successful innovation to the meat and seafood processing industries. The company is a leading worldwide developer and manufacturer of innovative precision cutting tools for food processing operations. Based in the United States, Bettcher Industries is an ISO 9001-certified company with direct distribution and service in 50 countries around the world.

AirShirz® pneumatic scissors from Bettcher Industries are ideal for removing tendons from pork hind feet – far more effective than using manual scissors or a straight knife. AirShirz® scissors increase productivity while reducing muscle fatigue and exposure to a number of risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders.