Something to watch for using Cellulose casings.

[Sailor]

No they were cellulose casings and I had just received them. Just trying them out never used before.

I have no idea why cellulose casings splint.  I got a roll from Allied Kenco when I first tried them.  I did have a blow out but that was my fault in getting used to the stuffing pressure.  Never had them split down the side.  The caddy of cellulose that we just got I stuffed a full tube and did not have a blow out or any splits and I stuffed them pretty tight.  I think I calculated that I could get .533 oz per inch an I ended up with about .59 oz per inch so they were really stuffed tight.  Looking at the casing I don't see any seams so I am thinking that they are extruded as seamless.  Wish I had an answer for you but I really don't know why the casings would split.  Where did you buy them?

[viper125]

Well that's were I got these too. Don't know what happened. They looked good then a few split. I will try the not too. Had one come untied.

[classicrockgriller]

This has been a good thread and thanks for all the heads up info.

Looking forward to making sausage with these new casings.

[pikeman_95]

Thanks for the rubber band on the pliers idea. I have dropped more then a few hog rings and the steady pressure of the rubber band will stop that annoyance. We all seem to learn something new when we put our combined minds together on our hobby. [or should I say passion]
Thanks.

[snagman]

One tie that works unfailingly - a cable tie, available in many sizes, clear or black, can be pulled much tighter than  string. Double the end over once, put on tie and pull tight.

[classicrockgriller]

Thanks for the info snagman.

Welcome to the Forum.

Maybe you can post some pics of that.