LAKIDIS machines & product types (Barsso portfolio focus)
1) Paddle Mixers — Single Shaft
Single-shaft paddle mixers are designed for fast, uniform blending of meat masses, spice mixes and functional ingredients.
Key characteristics
- efficient ingredient distribution with controlled mechanical action
- suitable for a wide range of batch sizes and product viscosities
- practical discharge concepts for fast batch cycles
- straightforward operation for quick recipe switching
Typical applications
- fresh meat mixes, minced meat, burger mixes
- sausage meat pre-mixing
- pet food and protein blends
- seasoning and additive distribution
2) Paddle Mixers — Double Shaft
Double-shaft paddle mixers provide stronger mixing dynamics for heavier, denser or higher-volume batches.
Why double shaft matters
- improved product turnover and mixing intensity
- faster homogenisation for challenging formulations
- consistent distribution even with higher fat content or sticky textures
- excellent performance for high-throughput operations
Typical applications
- high-capacity meat processing
- pet food mixes with variable raw materials
- industrial blending where batch time reduction is important
3) Z-Arm Mixers
Z-arm mixers are engineered for heavier, more viscous and structured products where strong kneading action is required.
Process benefit
- high mechanical working for dense masses
- effective blending of low-moisture, high-viscosity products
- stable texture development for specialty products
Typical applications
- dense meat masses and specialty formulations
- structured mixes requiring kneading rather than “stirring”
- products where shape/texture development is part of the process
4) Loaders
Loaders support safe, efficient and consistent feeding of raw material into grinders, mixers or mixer-grinders.
Why loaders matter
- stable, controlled feeding improves process consistency
- reduces manual handling and improves ergonomics
- supports higher throughput and predictable batch timing
- improves line organisation and hygiene flow
Loaders are often used as the practical link between raw material handling and mechanical processing.
5) Grinders
LAKIDIS industrial grinders are designed for reliable particle size reduction with consistent output.
Core advantages
- stable grinding performance for continuous or batch production
- suitable for a range of meat temperatures and textures
- robust build for demanding environments
- simple controls and easy operator handling
Typical applications
- fresh meat mincing
- pre-grinding before mixing or emulsifying
- pet food and protein preparation
6) Frozen Meat Flakers
Frozen meat flakers are used to process frozen blocks into flakes, enabling stable downstream grinding and mixing.
How they help
- transforms frozen blocks into manageable flakes
- improves feeding stability into grinder or mixer-grinder
- supports consistent processing with frozen raw materials
- helps reduce peaks in motor load and improves throughput stability
This is a key machine when plants work with frozen inputs and want predictable performance.
7) Mixer Grinders
Mixer-grinders combine mixing and grinding functions into one integrated system, often improving efficiency and footprint.
Why processors choose mixer-grinders
- mixing and grinding in a single controlled workflow
- reduced material transfers (hygiene + efficiency benefit)
- consistent product feed into the grinding stage
- compact concept suited for efficient plant layouts
Typical applications
- minced meat production with integrated seasoning
- sausage preparation where homogeneity is critical
- pet food processing and protein blending
How LAKIDIS technology works (the principle)
LAKIDIS machines are built around a pragmatic performance philosophy:
- mechanical simplicity for reliability and easy maintenance
- operator-friendly controls to reduce training time
- robust mixing geometry (paddles or Z-arms) for consistent batches
- stable feeding and size reduction via loaders, flakers and grinders
- fast deployment thanks to straightforward integration and practical machine layouts
This approach makes LAKIDIS equipment easy to implement across many production environments.
What is LAKIDIS specialised in?
Within our scope, LAKIDIS is specialised in cost-effective, industrial mixing and meat preparation equipment that delivers:
- consistent mixing results for various protein masses
- strong performance for both fresh and frozen raw materials
- practical, easy-to-run machines with simple controls
- reliable operation for daily industrial use
- efficient batch cycles and stable upstream preparation
Barsso — official LAKIDIS dealer in Belgium | buying & selling support
As the official LAKIDIS dealer in Belgium, Barsso supports customers with:
- selecting the right LAKIDIS mixer, grinder, flaker or mixer-grinder
- sizing based on capacity, product type and process needs
- advice on integration, operation and service
In addition, we support both sides of the market:
- Buying: we help processors acquire LAKIDIS machines for their production lines.
- Selling: we are also interested in purchasing LAKIDIS equipment when machines become available due to upgrades, surplus stock or plant changes.
Whether you want to buy or sell LAKIDIS machines, Barsso can assist with evaluation, sourcing and transaction support.
