Performance you can rely on!

High-quality fibrous casings provide uniformity, strength, and superior smoke permeability.

Futamura's MEATLONN™ fibrous casings are trusted by food producers and processors worldwide for their unrivaled uniformity, strength, and reliability. Designed to support both high-speed production lines and artisanal processes, our fibrous casings deliver uniformity, quality, and improved processing performance for a wide range of meat products.

Manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in Japan and refined in the USA, Futamura's MEATLONN™ fibrous casings combine decades of industry experience and continuous innovation, making them the preferred choice for producers of cured, cooked, dried, and smoked meats. Our processing facilities are located in Japan, Malaysia, the USA, and Mexico to meet your unique needs worldwide.

What are fibrous sheaths?

Futamura's MEATLONN™ fibrous casings are made from a special blend of cellulose and abaca, creating a durable, semipermeable tube ideal for forming, smoking, and packaging sausages and other meat products. Our casings provide excellent moisture and smoke permeability while maintaining high dimensional stability, making them the gold standard in meat casing technology.

Types and characteristics of cases

Designed for high performance

High strength. Withstands high pressure during stuffing without tearing.

Controlled shrinkage. Ensures product shape and weight stability.

Excellent smoke permeability. Provides a level of permeability similar to natural casings.

Dimensional stability. Ensures a uniform diameter across all batches.

A variety of colors for any application

Our MEATLONN™ fiber casings are available in a wide range of versatile colors and are used in a wide variety of meat processing applications.

— Natural: Clear, Granite, Mahogany 2, Mahogany 1, Dark Mahogany
— Amber: TLB1, TLB2, TLB3
— Smoke: SC2, SC3, SC5
— Novatene: NVT1, NVT2
— Wide range of grades, including: Blue, White, Black, Red.

Typical applications and benefits

— Semi-dry sausage, summer sausage, salami, pepperoni, ham, bologna, salchichone, doctor's sausage, kielbasa, and smoked cheeses.
— Smooth interior surface for easy filling and cleaning.
— Uniform diameter and wall strength.
— Ideal for high-speed filling equipment.
— Options available with gathered surfaces, pre-glued, and custom prints and colors.
— Custom sizes and lengths available to meet your unique product requirements.

Enclosures with a seal and corporate symbols

Maximize shelf performance with high-quality, custom-printed MEATLONN™ fiber casings. Enhance brand recognition directly on the product.

Applications and Benefits:
— Retail sausages, premium deli meats, private label meat products.
— High-resolution branding
— Heat-resistant and food-safe inks
— Branding without additional labels

Ready-to-fill casing pipes

MEATLONN™ ready-to-fill fibrous casings eliminate the need for additional soaking, saving on labor costs.

Assembled shells

MEATLONN™ gathered fibre casings can be processed with double shears and allow for gathering of large horny fibres.

Application areas

— Commercial meat processing
— Large-scale production of dry and cooked sausages
— Humidity-controlled smoking
— High-speed filling and packaging lines
— Handmade meat products and deli meats
— Handmade sausages, deli meats prepared according to traditional recipes, and deli meats
— Custom shapes, prints, and finishes for a unique standout in the marketplace.

Global reach, local support

As part of Futamura's commitment to quality and service, our MEATLONN™ fiber casings are manufactured according to strict quality control systems and supported by a global network of sales and technical support teams. Whether you're scaling up production or developing a custom product, we provide expert assistance every step of the way.

International Compliance and Safety

— All Futamura MEATLONN™ fibrous casings:
— Complies with US FDA 21 CFR requirements for food contact compliance.
— Complies with the EU Food Contact Regulation (EC) Article 3 of Framework Regulation (EC) 1935/2004.
— Manufactured in accordance with the FSSC22000 standard.
— Halal certified by the Japan Muslim Association.