Whole Fish Grader
The Whole Fish Grader is Mikra’s flexible and scalable grading solution for whole groundfish processing. Designed to meet the specific needs and requirements of each facility, it delivers reliable and efficient grading across a wide range of whole fish species, from straightforward weight-based sorting all the way through to the newest technology in visual species recognition and tracking.
Efficient and accurate grading is a critical step in maximizing product value and supporting downstream processing operations. The Whole Fish Grader addresses this with a modular system that can be configured as a simple, effective grading solution or upgraded with advanced technology as production demands evolve, without requiring a complete overhaul of the existing setup. Its modular interface design makes it straightforward to add components to an already installed solution, protecting the facility’s investment while keeping pace with changing requirements.
When automatic grading is chosen, the system delivers significant labor savings, reducing the need for manual sorting and allowing operators to be deployed more effectively elsewhere on the production floor.
What the Whole Fish Grader is used for
The Whole Fish Grader is used for the accurate sorting and grading of whole groundfish by weight and species, where consistent results and efficient use of labor are essential to maintaining production quality and output. The system is suitable for all major whole groundfish species and is designed for land-based processing facilities handling a range of throughput volumes and product types.
The grader consists of an infeed station, a belt weighing station, the grader itself, and an outfeed station, forming a complete and integrated grading line that can be customized to suit the specific layout and requirements of the facility. The system can be upgraded to include visual species recognition and tracking, enabling a higher level of automation and data capture for processors looking to take their grading operation to the next level.
Key capabilities
- Customizable from simple weight-based grading to advanced visual species recognition and tracking
- Suitable for all major whole groundfish species
- Modular interface design for easy addition of components to existing solutions
- Significant labor savings when automatic grading is chosen
- Complete system consisting of infeed, belt weighing, grading, and outfeed stations
- Upgradeable to the newest grading and species recognition technology
- Customized to the specific needs and requirements of each facility
Technical overview
- System consists of infeed station, belt weighing station, grader, and outfeed station
- Modular interface design for flexible configuration and easy expansion
- Upgradeable to visual species recognition and tracking technology
- Suitable for all major whole groundfish species
- Customizable to facility layout and throughput requirements
- Stainless steel construction for hygienic, durable operation
- Suitable for land-based processing facilities
Proven in the field
The Whole Fish Grader has been developed to meet the practical grading demands of modern fish processing facilities, where flexibility, accuracy, and the ability to scale with production requirements are equally important. The modular design and upgrade path to advanced species recognition technology make it a long-term investment for processors looking to improve grading efficiency and product traceability without being locked into a fixed system from the outset.
Customer experience
Processors who have adopted the Whole Fish Grader have highlighted the flexibility of the modular design and the significant labour savings delivered when automatic grading is selected. The ability to start with a straightforward grading setup and upgrade to more advanced technology as needs evolve has been particularly valued, allowing facilities to grow their grading capability in line with production demands without replacing the entire system.