Block Press

The Block Press is Mikra’s popular and virtually maintenance-free solution for pressing frozen blocks in fish processing facilities. Built entirely from heavy-duty stainless steel, it is designed to withstand considerable operational demands while remaining simple to use, requiring only a single operator and taking up minimal floor space in the production facility.

Reliable and consistent block pressing is a critical step in frozen fish processing, where product quality, frame integrity, and production efficiency are equally important to maintaining smooth output throughout the processing cycle. The Block Press addresses all of these requirements with a robust, pneumatically driven design that delivers consistent pressing force across every frame, combining high throughput with straightforward single-operator use and virtually no maintenance requirements.

Although designed as a standard solution for 16.5 lb frames, the Block Press can be adapted to other frame sizes if required, and an automatic outfeed conveyor can be fitted in place of the standard inclined table, providing additional flexibility for facilities looking to integrate the press seamlessly into an existing automated production line.

What the Block Press is used for

The Block Press is used for the efficient pressing of frozen fish blocks into frames in land-based fish processing facilities, where consistent pressing force, high throughput, and ease of operation are critical to maintaining production quality and flow. A single operator can manage the entire pressing process, with adjustable feet on the press allowing the working height to be set to suit the operator and the production environment.

Each of the two jacks delivers 1,200 kp of force at 6 bar air pressure, ensuring consistent and reliable pressing performance across every frame. The standard inclined table can be replaced with an automatic outfeed conveyor for facilities requiring a higher level of automation at this stage of the production line.

Key capabilities

• Presses frozen fish blocks efficiently and consistently for 16.5 lb frames as standard
• Adaptable to other frame sizes if required
• Pneumatically driven with two jacks delivering 1,200 kp each at 6 bar air pressure
• Throughput of approximately 360 frames per hour depending on operator proficiency
• Single-operator use with minimal physical demands
• Compact footprint for space-efficient integration into existing production lines
• Adjustable feet for flexible working height setup
• Optional automatic outfeed conveyor available in place of standard inclined table
• Built from AISI 304 stainless steel for virtually maintenance-free, durable operation

Technical overview

• Material: AISI 304 stainless steel
• Height: 1,400 mm
• Length: 1,150 mm
• Width: 580 mm
• Pneumatically driven, air pressure: 6 bar
• Jack force: 1,200 kp per jack (two jacks)
• Throughput: approximately 360 frames per hour
• Standard frame size: 16.5 lb (adaptable to other sizes)
• Adjustable feet
• Optional automatic outfeed conveyor available
• Usage: land-based fish processing facilities

Proven in the field

The Block Press has earned its reputation as a popular and dependable solution in frozen fish processing facilities, where its robust AISI 304 stainless steel construction, virtually maintenance-free operation, and consistent pressing performance have made it a trusted part of daily production operations. Its compact footprint and single-operator design make it a practical and cost-effective investment for facilities of all sizes looking for a reliable block pressing solution.

Customer experience

Processing facilities using the Block Press have highlighted the combination of high throughput, consistent pressing force, and minimal maintenance requirements as key advantages in their daily operations. The compact design and single-operator use have been particularly valued for the efficiency and simplicity they bring to the block pressing stage of the production line, while the option to add an automatic outfeed conveyor has allowed facilities to integrate the press seamlessly into more automated production setups