Elastic Ham Netting for Professional Meat Processors
MeatNetCo manufactures premium elastic ham netting designed specifically for whole hams, boneless hams, and specialty ham products. Our ham netting ensures consistent shape during cooking and curing while meeting FDA and EU food safety standards.
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Ham Netting Applications
Our elastic ham netting is engineered for diverse ham processing applications, providing reliable performance across various production methods and ham types. The elastic properties of our netting ensure consistent product shape throughout cooking, smoking, and curing processes.
Whole Bone-In Hams
Premium elastic netting for traditional bone-in hams. Maintains shape during long curing and smoking processes. Sizes 22-28 recommended for full hams weighing 12-25 lbs.
Boneless Ham Products
Specialized netting for boneless ham roasts and loaves. Provides structural support during cooking and creates uniform cylindrical shape. Sizes 18-22 ideal for 4-10 lb products.
Specialty Ham Products
Custom netting solutions for spiral-cut hams, honey-glazed hams, and artisan specialty products. Available in multiple mesh patterns and colors to match brand requirements.
Why Ham Processors Choose Our Elastic Netting
Shape Retention During Curing
Elastic netting contracts evenly as ham loses moisture during curing, maintaining consistent cylindrical or oval shape without manual adjustment.
Temperature Stability
Withstands extended smoking and cooking cycles up to 220°C without degradation, shrinkage, or color transfer to product.
Labor Cost Reduction
Application takes seconds compared to traditional twine netting. Reduces labor costs by up to 70% while increasing production throughput.
Clean Removal
Peels away cleanly after cooking without leaving marks or residue on ham surface. No cutting required, reducing product damage risk.
Technical Specifications for Ham Netting
Temperature & Processing
- •Standard grade: Up to 100°C (212°F) for pasteurization
- •Premium grade: Up to 220°C (428°F) for roasting
- •Compatible with cold smoking (20-30°C)
- •Compatible with warm smoking (30-50°C)
- •Compatible with hot smoking (50-85°C)
Sizes & Materials
- •Size range: 18-28 (5.0" to 8.0" diameter)
- •Materials: Polyester + food-grade rubber threads
- •Colors: White (standard), custom on request
- •Roll length: 50m to 250m options
- •BPA-free, FDA approved, EU compliant
Size Selection Guide for Ham Products
| Netting Size | Diameter | Ham Type | Weight Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size 18 | 5.0" | Small boneless ham roasts | 3-5 lbs |
| Size 20 | 5.5" | Medium boneless hams | 5-8 lbs |
| Size 22 | 6.0" | Large boneless hams | 8-12 lbs |
| Size 24 | 6.5" | Bone-in half hams | 10-15 lbs |
| Size 26-28 | 7.0-8.0" | Whole bone-in hams | 15-25 lbs |
Processing Benefits & Production Efficiency
Uniform Shape Maintenance
Elastic contraction ensures ham maintains consistent cylindrical or oval shape throughout multi-day curing and smoking processes, eliminating need for re-netting.
Reduced Product Loss
Even pressure distribution prevents excessive moisture loss and surface drying. Maintains product weight and yield compared to traditional methods.
Consistent Smoke Penetration
Mesh pattern allows uniform smoke and heat distribution, resulting in consistent color development and flavor profile across entire product surface.
Faster Production Cycles
Quick application process increases throughput. Production lines can process 30-40% more hams per hour compared to manual twine netting methods.
Enhanced Product Presentation
Traditional diamond pattern appearance creates premium visual appeal associated with quality deli hams. Improves retail shelf presence.
Reduced Labor Training
Simple application process requires minimal training. New employees become proficient within hours rather than weeks needed for twine netting.
Ham Netting FAQs
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