Plant-based sausages, burgers and spreads
Plant proteins behave differently from meat: they bind less, are more sensitive to temperature and require a different approach to filling, forming and packaging.
At the same time, consumers expect the same look as a classic sausage. Collagen casings are not an option, because they are of animal origin.
What SysmaTec supplies for alternative proteins
Plant-based casings, clipping machines and end of line, matched to your recipe.
- Promar – 100% plant-based alginate casings for co-extrusion, also coloured or flavoured.
- Poly-clip System – clipping machines and clip-pak® for vegan sausages, spreads and sauces.
- Viskase – cellulose and plastic casings.
- Buhmann Pac Solutions – end of line: trays, cases and robotics.
Why plant-based producers choose SysmaTec
100% plant-based
Promar alginate casings, also suitable for halal and kosher.
Calibre 8 to 32 mm
With guaranteed calibre accuracy.
Constant weight
High filling speed without bursts or tears.
One line, several products
The same clipping machines process meat, vegan products and sauces.
Up to 81% less CO₂
Clip packaging compared with thermoformed packaging.
Application advice
Together we find the right casing and machine settings.
Bronnen: Promar / Process-Pack (IFFA 2025), Fraunhofer UMSICHT (2019).
Your partner throughout Belgium
Since 2003, SysmaTec has been operating from Turnhout as a partner of Poly-clip System, the world’s leading supplier of clip closure systems. You get advice, machines, consumables and service from a single point of contact.
Tailored advice
Our advisers work with you to develop an economical system concept, tailored to your product, volume and line.
Technician on site
In case of a breakdown, a certified service technician comes to your site, anywhere in Belgium.
Parts delivered fast
Original spare parts are often in stock in Turnhout or are shipped directly to you.
Experience since 2003
More than 20 years of experience with food and non-food producers, including maintenance, training and tested second-hand machines.
Frequently asked questions about plant-based products
Yes. Alginate is extracted from seaweed. Promar alginate casings are 100% plant-based and suitable for vegan, halal and kosher products.
With Promar alginate solutions you produce calibres from 8 to 32 mm, with guaranteed calibre accuracy.
Plant-based mass binds less and is more sensitive to temperature than meat. That makes the choice of casing, filling speed and clip setting extra important. Want to know more? Read our article Why is plant-based protein so hard to fill and pack?
Often, yes. Poly-clip System clipping machines also process vegan sausages, spreads and sauces. Together we look at which casing and settings are needed.
In case of a breakdown, a certified SysmaTec service technician comes to your site, anywhere in Belgium. Original spare parts are often in stock in Turnhout or are shipped directly to you. Preventive maintenance further reduces the risk of unplanned downtime.