Automated Smoking Chambers: Technology & Selection Guide

Expert guide from RZPO on selecting the right ASC for your production requirements. The smoking chamber is the centrepiece of any operation producing smoked fish, cured meats, smoked cheeses, or specialty preserved food products. In an industry where product consistency directly determines brand reputation and buyer loyalty, the difference between a well-engineered automated smoking chamber (ASC) and an inferior unit is measured not just in operational cost and uptime, but in the colour, texture, flavour, and food safety profile of every batch produced. RZPO has invested heavily in smoking chamber technology — not as a new entrant to the market, but as an experienced repair and modernisation specialist that spent years diagnosing the failures of competitor equipment before engineering its own solution from the ground up.

How Automated Smoking Chambers Work

A modern automated smoking chamber is a precisely controlled thermal and atmospheric processing environment. Unlike traditional batch smokers that rely on operator judgement and manual adjustment, automated chambers execute pre-programmed treatment cycles with closed-loop control of temperature, relative humidity, smoke density, airflow velocity, and treatment duration.

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Curing Meats 2025: 7 Global Techniques and Traditions Explained

Curing Meats: Techniques and Traditions from Around the World

Curing meats is a centuries-old tradition that not only preserves food but also enhances its flavor, creating some of the most beloved delicacies worldwide. From Italian prosciutto to Japanese fish curing, each culture has developed unique methods to perfect this art. These techniques showcase the diversity and ingenuity of culinary practices, reflecting the rich history and flavors of each region. In this article, we’ll explore various curing methods, their cultural significance, and how they have stood the test of time.

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Top 10 Fish Processing Industry Innovations Revolutionizing 2025

Top 10 Innovations Revolutionizing the Fish Processing Industry

The fish processing industry is witnessing a wave of innovation, transforming how fish is processed, preserved, and delivered to consumers. With cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices reshaping the sector, fish processors are embracing new solutions to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Let’s explore the top 10 innovations revolutionizing the fish processing industry and their remarkable impact.

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17.12.2021 / Slicer for horizontal slicing of sushi, sashimi and other products

In December 2021, our company held a series of negotiations with the largest engineering plant in China. And the signed agreement allowed us to update our line of horizontal slicers for sushi, poultry, meat and other seafood (squid, cuttlefish and others). The slicer can cut any food products into thin slices from 3 mm to 10 mm thick. Productivity up to 500 kg per hour – model with 160 mm belt and up to 1000 kg model with 2 160 mm belts. The belt speed is adjustable from 3 to 15 meters per minute.
Productivity – up to 60 portions (pieces, pieces) per minute.

Here’s a more detailed description of this slicer.

cutting sashimi tuna slicing, salmon for sushi

Here’s a video of a similar slicer (wider tape) in action