EQUIPMENT: BIRO VACUUM TUMBLERS

Carl G. Biro, Sr. was an American immigrant who founded the seedling company of BIRO Manufacturing in the early 1920's. Carl had a humble beginning as the son of a local blacksmith in his native country of Hungary. After settling in America, Carl became an apprentice who attended technical school at night and on the weekends

Eventually, Carl became the proprietor of his own meat market. During his proprietorship, he realized the need for a practical machine which would cut meat more effectively. Thus, in 1921, unable to ignore his ambitions of creating a practical meat cutter, Carl decided to dispose of his meat market so that he could devote more time to his concept. He leased an old church and used the equipment which was available and affordable at the time to pursue his "American Dream" and produce the first BIRO Power Meat, Fish and Bone Cutter.

In time, Carl's machine gained national as well as international recognition and acceptance. Biro's leadership in the meat cutting industry was unmistakably established. In order to keep up with the growing product demand, BIRO Manufacturing moved from the leased church building to a small but modern factory building. This establishment has grown to be the facility which now houses our corporate headquarters

Today, The BIRO Manufacturing Company markets over 35 items, including meat saws, tenderizers, meat grinders, chicken cutters, vacuum tumblers, horizontal slicers, and other meat processing machinery. This equipment is used in the United States and throughout the world. The company has certainly grown tremendously from the tiny seedling factory conceptualized by Carl Biro during the early 20's!

Those involved in The BIRO Manufacturing Corporation today strive for progress towards a still more advanced product and to gain a greater measure of goodwill and respect from those who deal with it. We here at BIRO face the future with the firm belief that . .."The best is yet to come."

 

 

 

Vacuum Tumblers

MODEL VTS-41 VACUUM TUMBLER

BIRO counter top Vacuum Tumblers are the tools you need to create value-added marinated entrees for your customers. It only takes a few minutes to prepare a ready-to-cook meat or poultry batch by adding product and marinade/water solution to the tumbler. During the 20 minute (approximate) vacuum process, marinade spice mix is distributed throughout the massaged tenderized product so the time-pressed customer tastes the juicy and tender full flavor of the penetrated, marinated product.

Color and eye appeal are enhanced, product yield is increased, and shelf life extended. When the batch is complete, it takes only a few minutes to empty the drum, wash the drum, and you are ready to process the next batch. Adding product value will give your profit margins a boost. BIRO offers a range of tabletop Tumbler drum capacities to select from.

SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
VTS-41

CONSTRUCTION
STAINLESS STEEL EXCEPT THE THERMOPLASTIC WHEELS AND SILICONE LID GASKETS

MOTORS

MOTOR HP KW VOLTS AMPS HERTZ PH CODE
DRIVE 1/25 .03 115 .61 60 1 STD
PUMP 1/8 .09 115

4.20

60 1 STD

STD=STANDARD EC=EXTRA COST

ELECTRICAL
1/25HP (.03 KW), 115 VOLTS, 60 HZ, 1 PHASE, 6’ CORD & 3-PRONG PLUG


DRUM CAPACITY
40 LB. (18 KG) DRUM, MAXIMUM 25 LBS. (11 KG) OPTIMUM TUMBLING

VACUUM PUMP
1/8HP (.09KW) W/FILTER ON HOSE

TUMBLE SPEED
APPROXIMATE 8 RPM

STANDARD FEATURES
6’ CORD AND 3 PRONG PLUG FOR 115-60-1, EXTRA FILTER ELEMENT, OPERATING & SAFETY MANUAL

OPTIONS (EC)
VARIABLE SPEED 0-8 OR 0-26, TUMBLER CART, WOOD BOX

CERTIFICATION
UL & NSF

WEIGHT PACKED APPROX.
BASE 58 LBS. (26.3KG) DRUM PUMP 37 LBS.(16.8KG)

DIMENSIONS PACKED
BASE CARTON: 39”L (907mm) x 20”W (508mm) x 12”H (305mm), DRUM-PUMP CARTON: 16”L (406mm) x 16”W (406mm) x 18”H (483mm)

Item Number: LIT VTS-41/42/43/44/45/46-353

MODEL VTS-42 VACUUM TUMBLER

BIRO counter top Vacuum Tumblers are the tools you need to create value-added marinated entrees for your customers. It only takes a few minutes to prepare a ready-to-cook meat or poultry batch by adding product and marinade/water solution to the tumbler. During the 20 minute (approximate) vacuum process, marinade spice mix is distributed throughout the massaged tenderized product so the time-pressed customer tastes the juicy and tender full flavor of the penetrated, marinated product.

Color and eye appeal are enhanced, product yield is increased, and shelf life extended. When the batch is complete, it takes only a few minutes to empty the drum, wash the drum, and you are ready to process the next batch. Adding product value will give your profit margins a boost. BIRO offers a range of tabletop Tumbler drum capacities to select from.

SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
VTS-42

CONSTRUCTION
STAINLESS STEEL EXCEPT THE THERMOPLASTIC WHEELS AND SILICONE LID GASKETS

MOTORS

MOTOR HP KW VOLTS AMPS HERTZ PH CODE
DRIVE 1/25 .03 115 .61 60 1 STD
PUMP 1/8 .09 115

4.20

60 1 STD

STD=STANDARD EC=EXTRA COST

ELECTRICAL
1/25HP (.03KW), 115 VOLTS, 60 HZ, 1 PHASE, 5’ CORD & 3-PRONG PLUG


DRUM CAPACITY
40 LB. (18 KG) DRUM, MAXIMUM
25 LBS. (11 KG) OPTIMUM TUMBLING

VACUUM PUMP
1/8HP (.09KW) W/EXTERNAL FILTER ON CASE

TUMBLE SPEED
APPROXIMATE 8 RPM

STANDARD FEATURES
5’ CORD AND 3 PRONG PLUG FOR 115-60-1; 5’ CORD, NO PLUG, 220-60-1 & 220-50-1, EXTRA FILTER ELEMENT, OPERATING & SAFETY MANUAL

OPTIONS (EC)
VARIABLE SPEED 0-8 OR 0-26, TUMBLER CART, WOOD BOX, 220-60-1 & 220-50-1

CERTIFICATION
UL & NSF

WEIGHT PACKED APPROX.
BASE 70 LBS. (31.8KG) DRUM 20 LBS. (9.1KG)

DIMENSIONS PACKED
BASE CARTON: 39”L (907mm) x 20”W (508mm) x 12”H (305mm)
DRUM-PUMP CARTON: 16”L (406mm) x 16”W (406mm) x 18”H (483mm)

Item Number: LIT VTS-41/42/43/44/45/46-353

MODEL VTS-43 VACUUM TUMBLER

BIRO counter top Vacuum Tumblers are the tools you need to create value-added marinated entrees for your customers. It only takes a few minutes to prepare a ready-to-cook meat or poultry batch by adding product and marinade/water solution to the tumbler. During the 20 minute (approximate) vacuum process, marinade spice mix is distributed throughout the massaged tenderized product so the time-pressed customer tastes the juicy and tender full flavor of the penetrated, marinated product.

Color and eye appeal are enhanced, product yield is increased, and shelf life extended. When the batch is complete, it takes only a few minutes to empty the drum, wash the drum, and you are ready to process the next batch. Adding product value will give your profit margins a boost. BIRO offers a range of tabletop Tumbler drum capacities to select from.

SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
VTS-43

CONSTRUCTION
STAINLESS STEEL EXCEPT THE THERMOPLASTIC WHEELS AND SILICONE LID GASKETS

MOTORS

MOTOR HP KW VOLTS AMPS HERTZ PH CODE
DRIVE 1/25 .03 115 .61 60 1 STD
PUMP 1/8 .09 115

4.20

60 1 STD

STD=STANDARD EC=EXTRA COST

ELECTRICAL
1/25HP (.03KW), 115 VOLTS, 60 HZ, 1 PHASE, 6’ CORD & 3-PRONG PLUG


DRUM CAPACITY
TWIN 20 LB. (9.1 KG) DRUMS EA., MAXIMUM
15 LBS. (6.8 KG) OPTIMUM TUMBLING

VACUUM PUMP
1/8HP (.09KW) W/FILTER ON HOSE

TUMBLE SPEED
APPROXIMATE 8 RPM

STANDARD FEATURES
6’ CORD AND 3 PRONG PLUG FOR 115-60-1, EXTRA FILTER ELEMENT, OPERATING & SAFETY MANUAL

OPTIONS (EC)
VARIABLE SPEED 0-8 OR 0-30, TUMBLER CART, WOOD BOX

CERTIFICATION
UL & NSF

WEIGHT PACKED APPROX.
BASE 63 LBS. (28.6KG) 2-DRUMS 18 LBS. (8.2KG) PUMP 20 LBS. (13.1KG)

DIMENSIONS PACKED
BASE CARTON: 39”L (907mm) x 20”W (508mm) x 12”H (305mm)
(2) DRUM CARTON: 14”L (356mm) x 14”W (356mm) x 21”H (533mm)
PUMP CARTON: 13”L (332mm) x 11”W (279mm) x 13”H (332mm)

Item Number: LIT VTS-41/42/43/44/45/46-353

MODEL VTS-44 VACUUM TUMBLER

BIRO counter top Vacuum Tumblers are the tools you need to create value-added marinated entrees for your customers.   It only takes a few minutes to prepare a ready-to-cook meat or poultry batch by adding product and marinade/water solution to the tumbler.  During the 20 minute (approximate) vacuum process, marinade spice mix is distributed throughout the massaged tenderized product so the time-pressed customer tastes the juicy and tender full flavor of the penetrated, marinated product.

Color and eye appeal are enhanced, product yield is increased, and shelf life extended.  When the batch is complete, it takes only a few minutes to empty the drum, wash the drum, and you are ready to process the next batch.  Adding product value will give your profit margins a boost.  BIRO offers a range of tabletop Tumbler drum capacities to select from.

SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
VTS-44

CONSTRUCTION
STAINLESS STEEL EXCEPT THE THERMOPLASTIC WHEELS AND SILICONE LID GASKETS

MOTORS

MOTOR HP KW VOLTS AMPS HERTZ PH CODE
DRIVE 1/25 .03 220 .31 60 1 EC
PUMP 1/8 .09 220

2.10

60 1 EC

STD=STANDARD EC=EXTRA COST

ELECTRICAL
1/25HP (.03KW), 115 VOLTS, 60 HZ, 1 PHASE, 5’ CORD & 3-PRONG PLUG

DRUM CAPACITY
TWIN 20 LB. (9.1 KG) DRUMS EA., MAXIMUM
15 LBS. (6.8 KG) OPTIMUM TUMBLING

VACUUM PUMP
1/8HP (.09KW) W/EXTERNAL FILTER ON CASE

TUMBLE SPEED
APPROXIMATE 8 RPM

STANDARD FEATURES
5’ CORD AND 3 PRONG PLUG FOR 115-60-1; 5’ CORD, NO PLUG, 220-60-1 & 220-50-1, EXTRA FILTER ELEMENT, OPERATING & SAFETY MANUAL

OPTIONS (EC)
VARIABLE SPEED 0-8 OR 0-30, TUMBLER CART, WOOD BOX, 220-60-1 & 220-50-1

CERTIFICATION
NSF

WEIGHT PACKED APPROX.
BASE 78 LBS.(35.4KG) 2-DRUMS 21 LBS.(9.5KG)

DIMENSIONS PACKED
BASE CARTON: 39”L (907mm) x 20”W (508mm) x 12”H (305mm
(2) DRUM CARTON: 14”L (356mm) x 14”W (356mm) x 21”H (533mm)

Item Number: LIT VTS-41/42/43/44/45/46-353

MODEL VTS-46 VACUUM TUMBLER

BIRO counter top Vacuum Tumblers are the tools you need to create value-added marinated entrees for your customers. It only takes a few minutes to prepare a ready-to-cook meat or poultry batch by adding product and marinade/water solution to the tumbler. During the 20 minute (approximate) vacuum process, marinade spice mix is distributed throughout the massaged tenderized product so the time-pressed customer tastes the juicy and tender full flavor of the penetrated, marinated product.

Color and eye appeal are enhanced, product yield is increased, and shelf life extended. When the batch is complete, it takes only a few minutes to empty the drum, wash the drum, and you are ready to process the next batch. Adding product value will give your profit margins a boost. BIRO offers a range of tabletop Tumbler drum capacities to select from.

SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
VTS-46

CONSTRUCTION
STAINLESS STEEL EXCEPT THE THERMOPLASTIC WHEELS AND SILICONE LID GASKETS

MOTORS

MOTOR HP KW VOLTS AMPS HERTZ PH CODE
DRIVE 1/25 .03 220 .25 50 1 EC
PUMP 1/8 .09 220

2.00

50 1 EC

STD=STANDARD EC=EXTRA COST

ELECTRICAL
1/25HP (.03KW), 115 VOLTS, 60 HZ, 1 PHASE, 5’ CORD & 3-PRONG PLUG

DRUM CAPACITY
20 LB. (9.1 KG) DRUM, MAXIMUM
15 LBS. (7KG) OPTIMUM TUMBLING

VACUUM PUMP
1/8HP (.09KW) W/EXTERNAL FILTER ON CASE

TUMBLE SPEED
APPROXIMATE 8 RPM

STANDARD FEATURES
5’ CORD AND 3 PRONG PLUG FOR 115-60-1; 5’ CORD, NO PLUG, 220-60-1 & 220-50-1, EXTRA FILTER ELEMENT, OPERATING & SAFETY MANUAL

OPTIONS (EC)
VARIABLE SPEED 0-8 OR 0-30, TUMBLER CART, WOOD BOX, 220-60-1 & 220-50-1

CERTIFICATION
NSF

WEIGHT PACKED APPROX.
BASE 71 LBS. (32.2KG) DRUM 13 LBS. (5.9KG)

DIMENSIONS PACKED
BASE CARTON: 39”L (907mm) x 20”W (508mm) x 12”H (305mm)
DRUM CARTON: 16”L (406mm) x 16”W (406mm) x 18”H (483mm)

Item Number: LIT VTS-41/42/43/44/45/46-353

MODEL VTS-100 VACUUM TUMBLER

Increase your product yield and make tasty, flavorable, value-added products with the BIRO Model VTS-100 or Model VTS-500 Vacuum Tumblers. Both Tumblers have a 3/4HP vacuum pump motor that can evacuate the drum chamber quickly. The three stage timer on the VTS-500 lets you program relax time into your tumbling cycle for products such as hams or bellies. The Run/jog controls let you position the drum for easy cleaning or unloading. Heavy duty casters let you do your tumbling virtually anywhere in your plant. The drain hole in the drum makes cleanup a snap. Improve your profit margin with value-added products from the BIRO VTS-100 or the VTS-500 Vacuum Marinating Tumblers.

SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
VTS-100 VACUUM MARINATING TUMBLER

CONSTRUCTION
STAINLESS STEEL DRUM AND FRAME.

MOTORS
CONTROLS ARE NEMA 4X RATED

MOTOR HP TYPE KW VOLTS AMPS HERTZ PHASE CODE
DRIVE 3/4 TEFC .56 115/230 12/6 60 1 STD
PUMP 3/4 OPDP .56

115/230

12/6 60 1 STD
DRIVE 3/4 TEFC .56 220 7 50 1 EC
PUMP 3/4 OPDP .56

220

7 50 1 EC

STD=STANDARD OP=OPTIONAL EC=EXTRA COST
TEFC= TOTALLY ENCLOSED FAN COOLED
OPDP=OPEN DRIP PROOF

ELECTRICAL
3/4 HP, 115 VOLTS, 60 CYCLE, 1 PHASE HAS 8’ CORD AND PLUG; 220 VOLTS, 50/60 CYCLE, 1 PHASE HAS 8’ CORD NO PLUG.


DRUM CAPACITY
100 LBS. (45.4 KG), TUMBLE 100 LBS. (45.4 KG) APPROX.

DUMP HEIGHT
30” (762 MM), DRUM OPENING AT 9 O’ CLOCK POSITION.

DRIVE MOTOR
3/4 HP (.56 KW), VARIABLE SPEED (0-14 RPM), 60:1 TRANSMISSION, TEFC (TOTALLY ENCLOSED FAN COOLED).

VACUUM PUMP
3/4HP (.56 KW) 60 CYCLE, 1 PHASE.

TIMER
0-50 MINUTE INTERVAL MODE TIMER (DIAL).

TUMBLE SPEED
0-14 RPM.

SAFETY STANDARD
PHOTO ELECTRIC EYE FOR SAFETY SHUT DOWN.

STANDARD FEATURES
5” LOCKING SWIVEL CASTERS, DRAIN CAP WRENCH, EXTERNAL MOISTURE TRAP WITH REMOVAL TOOL, INTERNAL IN-LINE FILTER, 3 EXTRA FILTER ELEMENTS, 8’ CORD AND PLUG 115V, 8’ CORD NO PLUG 220 V, 4 ADJUSTABLE, QUICK RELEASE TOGGLE CLAMPS ON LID, SILICONE LID GASKET, OPERATING AND SAFETY MANUAL.

OPTIONS (EC)
220-50-1 OR 230-60-1, LEG EXTENSIONS, STAINLESS STEEL SWIVEL LOCKING (DELRIN BEARING) CASTERS WITH STAINLESS STEEL (SWIVEL PLATE) BALL BEARINGS. REVERSE SWITCH MOMENTARY, PROGRAMMABLE REPEAT CYCLE TIMER (RUN-STOP-RUN) WITH TIME INHIBITOR (MEMORY), STAINLESS STEEL CRIMPED FITTINGS ON HOSE, PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR CONTROL PANEL, 1 HP HEAVY DUTY VACUUM PUMP.

CERTIFICATION
N.S.F.

WEIGHT
UNCRATED: 435 LBS. (198 KG) APPROXIMATE. CRATED: 640 LBS. (290 KG) APPROXIMATE.

DIMENSIONS CRATED
L = 71” (1803 MM) X W = 42” (1067 MM) X H = 53” (1346 MM).

Item Number: LIT VTS-100/500-328

MODEL VTS-500 VACUUM TUMBLER

Increase your product yield and make tasty, flavorable, value-added products with the BIRO Model VTS-100 or Model VTS-500 Vacuum Tumblers. Both Tumblers have a 3/4HP vacuum pump motor that can evacuate the drum chamber quickly. The three stage timer on the VTS-500 lets you program relax time into your tumbling cycle for products such as hams or bellies. The Run/jog controls let you position the drum for easy cleaning or unloading. Heavy duty casters let you do your tumbling virtually anywhere in your plant. The drain hole in the drum makes cleanup a snap. Improve your profit margin with value-added products from the BIRO VTS-100 or the VTS-500 Vacuum Marinating Tumblers.

SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
VTS-500 VACUUM MARINATING TUMBLER

CONSTRUCTION
STAINLESS STEEL DRUM AND FRAME.

MOTORS
CONTROLS ARE NEMA 4X RATED

MOTOR HP TYPE KW VOLTS AMPS HERTZ PHASE CODE
DRIVE 3/4 TEFC .56 115/230 12/6 60 1 STD
PUMP 3/4 OPDP .56

115/230

12/6 60 1 STD
DRIVE 3/4 TEFC .56 220 7 50 1 EC
PUMP 3/4 OPDP .56

220

7 50 1 EC

ELECTRICAL
3/4 HP, 115 VOLTS, 60 CYCLE, 1 PHASE HAS 8’ CORD AND PLUG; 220 VOLTS, 50/60 CYCLE, 1 PHASE HAS 8’ CORD NO PLUG.


STD=STANDARD OP=OPTIONAL EC=EXTRA COST TEFC= TOTALLY ENCLOSED FAN COOLED OPDP=OPEN DRIP PROOF

DRUM CAPACITY
500 LBS. (227 KG). TUMBLE 440 LBS. (199 KG) APPROX.

DUMP HEIGHT
24” (609 MM), DRUM OPENING AT 9 O’ CLOCK POSITION.

DRIVE MOTOR
3/4 HP (.56 KW), VARIABLE SPEED (0-14 RPM), 60:1 TRANSMISSION, TEFC (TOTALLY ENCLOSED FAN COOLED).

VACUUM PUMP
3/4HP (.56 KW) 60 CYCLE, 1 PHASE.

TIMER
99 MINUTE PROGRAMABLE REPEAT CYCLE (RUN-STOP-RUN)

TUMBLE SPEED
0-14 RPM.

SAFETY STANDARD
PHOTO ELECTRIC EYE FOR SAFETY SHUT DOWN.

STANDARD FEATURES
5” LOCKING SWIVEL CASTERS, DRAIN CAP WRENCH, EXTERNAL MOISTURE TRAP WITH REMOVAL TOOL, INTERNAL IN-LINE FILTER, 3 EXTRA FILTER ELEMENTS, 8’ CORD AND PLUG 115V, 8’ CORD NO PLUG 220 V, 4 ADJUSTABLE, QUICK RELEASE TOGGLE CLAMPS ON LID, SILICONE LID GASKET, OPERATING AND SAFETY MANUAL.

OPTIONS (EC)
220-50-1 OR 230-60-1, LEG EXTENSIONS, STAINLESS STEEL SWIVEL LOCKING (DELRIN BEARING) CASTERS WITH STAINLESS STEEL (SWIVEL PLATE) BALL BEARINGS. REVERSE SWITCH MOMENTARY, TIME INHIBITOR (MEMORY), STAINLESS STEEL CRIMPED FITTINGS ON HOSE, PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR CONTROL PANEL, 1 HP HEAVY DUTY VACUUM PUMP.

CERTIFICATION
U.L. – N.S.F.

WEIGHT
UNCRATED: 645 LBS. (293 KG) APPROXIMATE. CRATED: 857 LBS. (389 KG) APPROXIMATE.

DIMENSIONS CRATED
L = 96” (2438 MM), X W = 42” (1067 MM), X H = 57” (1448 MM)

Item Number: LIT VTS-100/500-328