AST80 SCOTNET AUTOMATIC STRING TYING MACHINE 3PH

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AST80 Scotnet Automatic String Tying Machine 3PH

Product Code: AST

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AST - AUTOMATIC STRING TIER - The Fastest Automatic String Tier Ever Made

Output: up to 86+ knots per minute - with 30mm increments

About the AST80

The AST80 is the most advanced string tying machine on the market, designed for maximum efficiency, reduced labour costs, and superior performance.

Key Benefits

Handles all meat types, including salted & brined products, with corrosion-resistant stainless steel components.
Works with all twine types - switch seamlessly between elastic and polycotton without adjustments.
Accommodates all sizes - a 150mm wider tunnel than standard competitors.
Reduced maintenance costs - easy servicing with engineer training or remote diagnostics.
Hygienic design - stainless steel construction minimises contamination risk.
Ergonomic improvements - reduced operator fatigue and increased productivity.

Cost Savings Breakdown

Annual Manual Tying Cost: ?180,000
Annual Cost with AST80: ?60,000
Total Savings: ?120,000 per year
Return on Investment: Less than 12 months

Labour Cost Comparison

Optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and secure long-term savings - all with a solution that delivers rapid returns and a stronger financial future.

Tying Method	Output	Operators	Shifts	Average Wage Cost	Operator Cost	Annual Cost	Savings	ROI
Manual Tying	170 kpm	4	16 hr x 5 days	?30k per person	2 x ?30k x 2 = ?120k	?120,000	?60,000	N/A
Automatic Tying	170 kpm	1	16 hr x 5 days	?30k per person	1 x ?30k x 2 = ?60k	?45,000	?135,000	Less than 12 months

Performance & Technical Specifications

Speed: 85 knots per minute
Weight: 1100kg
Electrical: 16amp, 9kW, 415V, 3-phase AC
Pneumatics: 80-102 PSI (5.5 - 7 BAR), 1000 litres per minute
HMI Display: Full diagnostic control with real-time efficiency tracking
Safety: Controlled by PILZ safety relays, IP65-rated components for wet environments
Connectivity: Remote monitoring with Ewon LAN or SIM integration

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Parts and Accessories compatible with this machine

AST SCOTNET AUTOMATIC STRING TIER BLADE SS 100 - ASTBLADESS

AST BOBBIN CAN SPONGE - SA10016

AST BUTTON ADJUSTMENT TOOL - SA10041

PLASTIC AST NET BLUE 160 CUT TO 280MM 100 PER PACK - NET160/280

AST RECOIL PUROL FLUID FOR LUBRICATION - SA10020

AST FOODSAFE GREASE - SA10021

AST SCOTNET KNOTTING HEAD - ASTKNOTHEAD

BEAK SCREW - ST-T-0127

PARKING INDEX BOLT FOR INFEED CONVEYOR - ST-P-2601

INDEX BOLT FOR OUTFEED CONVEYOR - ST-P-2603

INDEX BOLT FOR FLIP UP ENDS - ST-P-2602

LOOP CATCHER PIPE 6MM - ST-P-7042

AST STRING CATCHER - ST-L-1031 - SA10011

AST 4MM ROLL PIN 10 per pack - SA10024

AST TWINE BUTTON - SA10026

AST REPLACEMENT BEAK - SA10027

AST BEAK BUSH - SA10028

AST HEAD BEARING KIT - SA10029

AST BUTTON ADJUSTMENT SCREW - SA10030

AST BOBBIN CAN - SA10031

AST BALL SPRING PLUNGER FOR TWINE BUTTON - SA10032

STRIPPER PLATE - ST-M-0044

TWINE OUTRIGGER ARM FULL ASSEMBLY - ST-ASSY-109

BLADE HOLDER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING CLAMP - ST-ASSY-0019

BEAK CAM LEAF SPRING ASSY - ST-ASSY-319

DRAW ARM - ST-L-0603-2

TWINE OUTRIGGER EYELET ASSEMBLY - ST-ASSY-110-1

BLADE HOLDER BUSH - ST-T-0616

KNIFE LEVER - ST-L-0029

KNIFE SCREW HEX - ST-T-0615-3

TAIL ROLLER ASSEMBLY - ST-T-2007-ASSY

INFEED SHAFT - SA10045

MAIN SHAFT - SA10046

HEAD DRIVE SPROCKET - ST-T-1948

AST BRAKE SPRING - SA10009

AST RESERVOIR SPRING - SA10010

BUTTON SPRING - ST-S-14320

AST HEAD SPRING KIT - SA10025

INFEED DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING SPRING - ST-S-14327

LEVER WASHER - ST-T-0614

BEARING HOUSE - NGI-9014465

CENTRALISER TIMING BELT 1 METER TB-HTD-3M - SA10001

AST RING TIMING BELT - SA10004

AST INFEED CONVEYER BELT - SA10017

AST OUTFEED CONVEYER BELT - SA10018

AST VERTICAL CONVEYER BELTS - SA10019

CHAIN AND JOINING LINK FOR TYING HEAD 750MM - SA10002

16T RING MOTOR PULLEY 25MM WIDE - SA10003

SET OF 3 WHEELS FOR RING FOR AST C/W BEARINGS - SA10005

AST CERAMIC ROLLER PULLEY WHEEL - T21A

AST CERAMIC JOCKEY WHEEL C/W BEARING - SA10008

GEAR SET FOR INFEED OUTFEED AND VERTICAL GEAR - ST-ASSY-318

PAIR OF DRIVE AND BEVEL GEARS FOR MAIN SHAFT - ST-ASSY-317

DRIVE GEAR WITH HYDRAULIC COUPLING MAIN SHAFT DRIVE - ST-ASSY-316

AST 8MM ROLL PIN PACK OF 10 - ST-P-2501

AST 6MM ROLL PIN PACK OF 10 - ST-P-2502

4MM X 20MM ROLL PIN 10 PER PACK - ST-P-2604

4MM X 10MM ROLL PIN 10 PER PACK - ST-P-2605

TWINE RESERVOIR WHEEL ASSEMBLY INC 3 WHEELS - ST-ASSY-303

LOCK SPRING - ST-S-14268

TENSION WHEEL SS6302-2RS - ST-T-1044

WIRE & COMPONENTS W/STUD AND JAW TERMINAL 3MM ROPE - ST-P-7043

HMI UNIPLAY 10 HMI 10.1" COLOUR DISPLAY FOR AST - P562

TRIO MOTION CONTROLLER FLEX-6 NANO MOTION - P601

SERVO AMPLIFIER+ POSITION AKD2G-SPE7V03DA100-0000-A - AKD2GSPE7V03D

SERVO AMPLIFIER+ POSITION AKD2G-SPE7V12SA100-0000-A - AKD2GSPE7V12S

AKD SERVO MOTOR (AKMH42E-ANENCA2K) - AKMH42EANENCA2K

PLANETARY GBOX (HDV035S-M F2-35-1G1-1S/AKMH42E) - HDV035S-MF2-1G1

PLANETARY GBOX (HDV035S- MF1-10-0G1-1S/AKMH42E) - HDV035SMF1-10E

AKD SERVO MOTOR (AKMH54L-CCENCA2K) - AKMH54LCCENCA2K

Normally Open Sensor - SICK1072747

AST HEAD AND RING SENSOR HOMING AND LOCATING (NC) - SA10012

FIRBE-OPTIC SENSOR WLL180T, WLL180T-P434 - 6039095

OPTICAL SENSOR - 1084109

TAIL END / MEASURE SENSOR WTB4S-3P2262V - 1046383

SAFETY SWITCHES STR1-SASMOAC5 - 1069560

M12 5M 4 PIN CABLE DOL-1204-G05MRN - 6058476

AST FIBRE OPTIC CABLE FOR STRING BRAKE SENSOR - SA10013

M8 CONNECTOR - FEMALE 4 PIN FOR AST ONLY - AST_M8CON

5M STRAIGHT 4 PIN CABLE DOL-0804-G05MRN - 6058511

2M 90DEG 4 PIN CABLE DOL-0804-L02MRN - 6058790

M12 5M 5 PIN CABLE DOL-1205-G05MRN - 6058495

5M 90DEG 4 PIN CABLE DOL-0804-L05MRN - 6058791

AST FESTO REGULATORS MS4-LFR-1/4-D6-EVR-AS-Z - SA10015

FILTER REGULATOR MS4 MS4-LFR-1/4-D6-C-R-V-AS - SA529146

FILTER CARTRIDGE MS4-LFP-C - SA534501

FILTER REGULATOR CARTRIDGE 534502 - SA543502

SILENCERS U-1/2 (EXHAUST) - SA2310

UC 1/8 SILENCER - SA161419

FRONT PANEL VALVE FOR AST SA10033 - SA10034

SELECTOR SWITCH FOR AST FOR SA10034 - SA10033

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