{"id":277,"date":"2026-09-24T01:27:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T01:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/processed-meat-equipment.com\/product\/u-shape-clipping-machine-501-502-503-506\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T01:41:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T01:41:39","slug":"u-shape-clipping-machine-501-502-503-506","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/processed-meat-equipment.com\/ko\/product\/u-shape-clipping-machine-501-502-503-506\/","title":{"rendered":"U-Shape Clipping Machine (501 \/ 502 \/ 503 \/ 506)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Industrial Meat Processing Equipment \u00b7 processed-meat-equipment.com<\/p>\n

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Manual Clipping That Works Where Automated Machines Cannot Reach<\/h2>\n

Automated double-clipping machines are the right choice for high-volume, continuous filling lines. But they are not always the right choice for every clipping task in a meat processing operation. Specialty packaging runs of fewer than 500 units, on-floor finishing of product that has already been filled, field operations in butcher shops, the clipping station at the end of a smoked product line where a clipper cannot be permanently mounted \u2014 these are the situations the U-Shape Clipping Machine is built for.<\/p>\n

At 15 kg and 400 \u00d7 200 \u00d7 670 mm, the machine is genuinely portable. It can be carried to a workstation, positioned on a bench, and operated by a single person without installation, power connection, or compressed air. The U-shape clip format \u2014 available in 501, 502, 503, and 506 specifications \u2014 covers the casing flat diameter range from 35 to 200 mm, which spans from small frankfurter and sausage casings through to large ham and salami casings that are rarely addressed by a manual clipper at this price point.<\/p>\n

The clip format compatibility is worth understanding in the context of your existing supply chain. If you already operate an automated clipper that uses one of the four U-clip specifications (501, 502, 503, or 506), the manual machine uses the same clip stock \u2014 there is no separate consumable inventory to manage for the manual station. The clip format is not machine-specific; it is product-specific, determined by the casing diameter you are sealing.<\/p>\n

For small-scale processors, farmers’ market producers, and butcher shops that do not operate continuous filling lines, the U-Shape Clipping Machine provides a professional-quality seal at a capital cost that is accessible to any production scale. The clip formation it produces is indistinguishable from the same clip applied by an automated machine \u2014 the manual actuation controls the placement, but the clip geometry is defined by the tool, not the operator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n
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Parameter<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Compatible Clip Types<\/td>\n501 \/ 502 \/ 503 \/ 506<\/td>\nU-shape aluminum clips<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Casing Flat Diameter Range<\/td>\n35 \u2013 200 mm<\/td>\nSmall sausage to large ham casing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Machine Weight<\/td>\n15 kg<\/td>\nPortable, no installation required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Overall Dimension (mm)<\/td>\n400 \u00d7 200 \u00d7 670<\/td>\nBench-top footprint<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drive System<\/td>\nManual (no power required)<\/td>\nNo electricity or compressed air needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operation<\/td>\nSingle operator<\/td>\nStandalone bench operation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Four Clip Specifications and When to Use Each<\/h2>\n

The U-shape clip specification (501, 502, 503, 506) determines the clip width and wire gauge \u2014 which in turn determines the sealing strength appropriate for the product format and casing material. Matching clip specification to casing type is as important as matching the casing diameter range.<\/p>\n

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Clip Spec<\/th>\nTypical Casing Diameter<\/th>\nTypical Application<\/th>\nSealing Character<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
501<\/td>\n35 \u2013 70 mm<\/td>\nFresh sausage, frankfurter<\/td>\nLight seal, tight twist-link format<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
502<\/td>\n50 \u2013 100 mm<\/td>\nCooked sausage, wiener<\/td>\nMedium seal, standard commercial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
503<\/td>\n80 \u2013 150 mm<\/td>\nHam in casing, cooked salami<\/td>\nHeavy seal, moisture-resistant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
506<\/td>\n120 \u2013 200 mm<\/td>\nLarge ham, whole muscle roll<\/td>\nMaximum seal, high-pressure product<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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U-Clip Stock & Replacement Parts We Supply<\/h2>\n

We supply U-shape aluminum clip stock in all four specifications (501, 502, 503, 506) in bulk packaging for operations that run the manual clipper in regular production. Clip stock is food-grade aluminum to the same specification as the clips used in automated clipping machines \u2014 the seal quality is equivalent regardless of whether the clip is applied manually or by an automated machine.<\/p>\n

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Part \/ Consumable<\/th>\nSpecification<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
U-Shape Clips \u2014 501<\/td>\nBulk supply, food-grade aluminum<\/td>\n35\u201370 mm casing range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U-Shape Clips \u2014 502<\/td>\nBulk supply, food-grade aluminum<\/td>\n50\u2013100 mm casing range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U-Shape Clips \u2014 503<\/td>\nBulk supply, food-grade aluminum<\/td>\n80\u2013150 mm casing range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U-Shape Clips \u2014 506<\/td>\nBulk supply, food-grade aluminum<\/td>\n120\u2013200 mm casing range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Forming Die Set<\/td>\nOEM replacement per clip spec<\/td>\nWear item on high-volume manual use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Customer Reviews<\/h2>\n
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“We use the U-shape clipper for our smoked product finishing station where we cannot position an automated clipper. The 506 clip on 180 mm ham casing gives a clean, strong seal. At 15 kg the machine moves easily between our two finishing benches. Simple and reliable \u2014 exactly what a manual clipper should be.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Production Supervisor, Smoked Meat Facility \u00b7 Czech Republic<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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“Our farmers’ market operation needed a reliable clipper without the cost and power requirement of an automated unit. The 502 clip on our 80 mm fresh sausage casing works perfectly. We’ve been using it daily for seven months with no issues. Good build quality for a manual tool.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Owner, Small-Scale Artisan Sausage Maker \u00b7 Scotland<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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“Good manual clipper that handles our 503 clip on cooked salami casing well. The 35\u2013200 mm range means we use it for three different product sizes. Minor complaint: the clip loading mechanism could be a little smoother \u2014 nothing that affects the seal quality, just a comfort point for the operator on long production runs.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Line Operator, Cooked Salami Producer \u00b7 Portugal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nHow do I choose the correct clip specification for my casing?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
Clip specification is determined by two factors: casing flat diameter and required sealing strength. As a general guide: 501 for 35\u201370 mm fresh sausage casings; 502 for 50\u2013100 mm cooked sausage casings; 503 for 80\u2013150 mm ham and salami casings; 506 for 120\u2013200 mm large-diameter ham and whole-muscle casings. If your casing diameter falls in an overlap zone between two clip specs, choose the heavier spec (higher number) for added seal strength. Contact our team if you are unsure \u2014 we advise on clip selection based on your casing specification.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nDoes the U-shape clipper require electricity or compressed air?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
No \u2014 the machine is fully manual and requires neither electricity nor compressed air. It operates from a bench using hand actuation only. This makes it the correct choice for locations where power or air supply is not available or practical, and for portable use across multiple workstations.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nCan I use third-party U-clips with the machine?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
The machine is designed around the 501, 502, 503, and 506 U-clip format specifications. Third-party clips in these specifications that meet the dimensional standard are mechanically compatible. However, we recommend using clips from our supply to ensure dimensional consistency \u2014 off-specification clips (even slightly different wire gauge or width) can cause incomplete seal formation or premature die wear.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhat is the clip loading procedure?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
Clips are loaded into the magazine channel from a standard clip stick. The loading procedure is covered in the commissioning documentation and takes under two minutes. Clip quantity per stick and estimated clip consumption per production shift depend on the clip specification and casing diameter \u2014 our team provides consumption guidance at order time.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nIs the U-shape clipper suitable for continuous high-volume production?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
The U-shape clipper is designed for manual-assist, moderate-volume production \u2014 specialty runs, finishing stations, and butcher-shop or artisan production volumes. For continuous high-volume production (above 200 clips per hour sustained), an automated double-clipping machine (JLSK-II or CSK-15\/18 from our catalogue) is the appropriate choice. The manual clipper and the automated models use compatible clip stock, so upgrading from manual to automated does not require changing your clip supply.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Get a Factory Price & Lead Time<\/h2>\n

Send us your production requirements and we will reply with a factory price and full specification within one business day. Learn more on our \ud68c\uc0ac \uc18c\uac1c<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

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