VISFLEX Polyamide Casings - Viskase
VISFLEX Polyamide Casings - Viskase
VISFLEX Polyamide Casings - Viskase
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Since 1925<br />
<strong>VISFLEX</strong><br />
<strong>Polyamide</strong> <strong>Casings</strong><br />
®
TECHNICAL SUPPORT<br />
We pride ourselves in<br />
providing high quality<br />
services and technical<br />
support to all<br />
<strong>Viskase</strong> ® customers.<br />
PRODUCT GUARANTEE<br />
The Product Guarantee<br />
covers all of our products<br />
as manufactured by<br />
<strong>Viskase</strong> Companies, Inc.<br />
All Product Guarantees are<br />
available upon request.<br />
For more information on any<br />
of our products or services<br />
please contact us at<br />
(800) 847-5273 or visit us<br />
on the Web at:<br />
www.viskase.com<br />
<strong>VISFLEX</strong> ®<br />
Features<br />
Size Range: Stuffing diameters 38 - 206 mm.<br />
<strong>Polyamide</strong> <strong>Casings</strong><br />
<strong>VISFLEX</strong> ® <strong>Polyamide</strong> <strong>Casings</strong> are high performance casings for a wide range of processed meat,<br />
poultry and cheese applications. Manufactured using multilayer extrusion technology, <strong>VISFLEX</strong> ®<br />
<strong>Casings</strong> are tailored to meet the processing and shelf storage requirements for a variety of<br />
products. Exceptional barrier and shrink properties make <strong>VISFLEX</strong> ® <strong>Casings</strong> ideal for water,<br />
steam and smokehouse processing.<br />
Characteristics<br />
• High Oxygen Barrier: extends the shelf life of<br />
the product<br />
• Moisture Barrier: minimizes water migration<br />
through the film, maximizes product yield<br />
during cooking, and prevents weight loss<br />
during storage<br />
• Diameter Control: provides diameter uniformity<br />
at stuffing, consistent product dimensions<br />
enable optimum productivity and reduced<br />
product giveaway<br />
• Meat adhesion to minimize purge, while<br />
allowing peeling of final product<br />
Color range: A wide selection of colors are available to meet your specific product needs.<br />
Finish Formats: Available in shirred sticks or reels.<br />
Printing: Our presses are capable of one to eight color graphics to print front/back sides of the<br />
casing for product branding as well as nutrition and ingredient panels.<br />
Copyright © 2009
Product Usage<br />
SOAKING: Prior to use, casings can be soaked<br />
in cool water, 70°F (20°C) maximum, for 30 min.<br />
Depending on the application, <strong>VISFLEX</strong> ® <strong>Casings</strong> can<br />
be used without presoaking.<br />
STUFFING / CLIPPING: It is important to select the<br />
proper clip size and clipping pressure to assure a<br />
tight fit without causing damage to the casing.<br />
Storage & Handling<br />
Store <strong>VISFLEX</strong> ® <strong>Polyamide</strong> <strong>Casings</strong> in a cool, dry place avoiding proximity to heat sources as<br />
well as hot or freezing storage areas. Pre-moisturized casings should be stored at temperatures<br />
between 55° to 75° F (12° - 24° C) and should remain sealed in original containers until ready for<br />
use. Unused casings should be kept in airtight bags and replaced in the original carton to maintain<br />
proper moisture content. Keep stock current by using the oldest stock first. To avoid possible<br />
damage, it is imperative that knives, sharp instruments and hooks not be used to open cartons.<br />
Important: Nothing in this brochure constitutes or should be taken as a product warranty. This information<br />
is offered for your consideration only and is provided herein as guidelines. <strong>Viskase</strong> Companies, Inc. assumes<br />
no liability whatsoever in connection with the use of this information.<br />
<strong>VISFLEX</strong> ®<br />
are registered trademarks of <strong>Viskase</strong> Companies, Inc.<br />
8205 S. Cass Avenue, Suite 115<br />
Darien, Il 60561<br />
Telephone (Int’l): 630.874.0700<br />
T. (USA): 1.800.VISKASE (847-5273)<br />
Fax: 630.874.0176<br />
www.viskase.com
VISKASE Canada<br />
Canada<br />
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS<br />
DARIEN, USA<br />
Osceola, Arkansas<br />
USA<br />
Escobedo,<br />
Mexico<br />
Loudon,Tennessee<br />
USA<br />
Sales Locations<br />
Beauvais, Oise<br />
France<br />
EMEA HEADQUARTERS<br />
PANTIN, FRANCE<br />
LATIN AMERICA HEADQUARTERS<br />
SAO PAULO, BRASIL<br />
Thaon-Les-Vosges,<br />
Vosges France<br />
United States<br />
Worldwide Corporate Headquarters<br />
<strong>Viskase</strong> Companies, Inc<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
Canada<br />
<strong>Viskase</strong> Companies, Inc.<br />
Ontario, Canada<br />
South America<br />
<strong>Viskase</strong> Brasil Embalagens Ltda.<br />
Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, Brasil<br />
Manufacturing Facilities<br />
North America<br />
Osceola, Arkansas<br />
Loudon, Tennessee<br />
Monterrey, Mexico<br />
VISKASE GmbH<br />
Germany<br />
VISKASE S.p.A.<br />
Caronno, Italy<br />
VISKASE Polska SP.ZO.O,<br />
Poland<br />
France<br />
European Headquarters<br />
<strong>Viskase</strong> S.A.S.<br />
Paris, France<br />
Germany<br />
<strong>Viskase</strong> GmbH<br />
Dormagen, Germany<br />
Italy<br />
<strong>Viskase</strong> SpA<br />
Caronno Pertusella (VA), Italy<br />
South America<br />
Sao Paulo, Brasil<br />
Poland<br />
<strong>Viskase</strong> Polska Sp z o.o.<br />
Warsaw, Poland<br />
Europe<br />
Thaon-les-Vosges, France<br />
Beauvais, France<br />
For contact information visit us at www.viskase.com<br />
8205 S. Cass Avenue, Suite 115<br />
Darien, IL 60561<br />
Telephone (Int’l): 630.874.0700<br />
T. (USA): 1.800.VISKASE (847-5273)<br />
Fax: 630.874.0176<br />
www.viskase.com