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The KST200e sharpness tester is a highly cost-effective system and generates a strong ROI and pay-back. Our ROI Calculator can provide an indicative ROI, based on your unique factors.

If you would like to determine the typical returns that you could expect from implementing our KST200e sharpness testing solution, please input your specific metrics and press the "CALCULATE' button located at the bottom of the screen.

NOTE: The results presented in this ROI calculator are indicative only and may vary from case to case. Please contact us for a more detailed obligation-free analysis.

Stock processed       
Production Information
average carcass weight
yield of meat from carcass %
speed of processing line ccs/min
length of shift hrs
processing lines operating
shifts per day  
production rate 2,880 ccs/day
production days per week  
weight of meat produced 1,829,952 kg/week
average product value $ per kg
approximate value of production $ 4,135,692 per week
Yield Benefits
overall yield improvement* %
additional value from yield improvement $10,339.23 per week
Quality Benefits
wgt of product saved from trim kg/ccs
previous value (trim) $ per kg
new value (loin) $ per kg
additional value from quality improvement $2,980.80 per week
yield and quality benefits $13,320.03 per week
season length weeks/yr
Annual yield and quality benefits = $ 639,362
Health & Safety Benefits
total injury cost where knife is involved $ per annum
reduction due to sharper knives** % 
= $ 18,000 per annum
Total Annual Benefits = $ 657,362
Investment in Sharpness Control System $
Payback = 2.3 weeks
1 year ROI = 2032%

*based on indicative study in a beef boning room that showed 1-3% yield improvement if all processing staff are able to maintain a consistently sharp knife

**based on research showing a 30% reduction in grip and cutting force requirements when using a sharp knife instead of a knife sharpened to the industry average