NOJAX® Casings Asia Pacific

Technical Data

NOJAX Casing is the Viskase Corporation trademark for small diameter cellulose casings. NOJAX Casings are produced in the form of shirred sticks designed for the production of hot dogs, small diameter cooked sausages, dry mini salamis, and coarse ground fresh sausages. NOJAX Casing is suitable for high speed automatic stuffing machines, as well as for manual stuffing operations.

NOJAX Casings are manufactured to ensure optimal performance on today's most modern high speed production lines, and are known in the industry as the most reliable casings available.

Availability

NOJAX Casing sticks are available with either closed ends for use on automatic stuffing equipment or with open ends for manual stuffing.

Value-added Processing Aids include:

• E-Z PEEL® NOJAX Casing, available in all sizes to ensure perfect peelability.
• SENTINEL® NOJAX Casing, the world's first highly visible blue casing with a clear window for monitoring the color of the product, ensures thorough peeling of products.
• STRIPED NOJAX Casing, designed to aid in differentiating production, is available with four stripes. Striped casing also helps ensure peeling of product.
• Self Coloring NOJAX Casings, available in Dark Cherry and Light Orange to color product surface when desired.
• One color printing, artwork is continuously printed on the casing.

Storage - Handling

NOJAX Casings are ready to use and are delivered in special packages to retain the optimal moisture. Store in a cool, dry place away from steam pipes or hot storage areas. Best storage is between 40° - 75°F (4° - 24°C). Ensure that any unused casings are placed in tightly closed bags to restrict moisture loss.