1. Live transport/slaughter
After the live animals are delivered, they are stunned and slaughtered. Before evisceration, the animals are plucked and then cooled down (in a separate station depending on the system) and then cut up.
Technical requirements for the belts
In the area of live transport, the belts used must be particularly robust, abrasion-resistant and chemically resistant, as regular, intensive cleaning of the animals' excrement is required. In addition, good UV resistance and easy repair possibilities are useful. For the transport of slaughterhouse waste, the mechanical requirements for the belts can be neglected, but the transport of offal for further processing requires a high standard of hygiene.
Our solution
For live transport, Forbo Movement Systems mainly supplies Prolink plastic modular belts made of chemically resistant polyethylene (PE) (e.g. Series 6.1). Various easy-to-clean belt types are used for slaughterhouse waste. Various HACCP belts with the highest hygienic standards are used for transporting offal, which are EU and FDA compliant.
Features, functions, benefits
For live transport, a black band paint is available to calm the birds. With Prolink modular belts, repairs can be carried out quickly in the event of damage.
Practical tip: steel coupling rods inserted in segments allow individual belt segments to be replaced easily. Different coating materials and belt constructions offer tailor-made solutions for any transport task in this process section.
Other information
All belt types can be made endless on the line if required. No special tools are required for Prolink plastic modular belts. For fabric-based and homogenous belts, various endless processes and devices are available.
Links/Downloads
Detailed information on suitable products can be found in our application brochure "Siegling Belting – Food" ref. no. 269, in the product overview "Siegling Transilon conveyor and processing belts" ref. no. 224, in the technical manual "Siegling Prolink plastic modular belts" ref. no. 888 and in the brochure "Fullsan Flat" ref. no. 197 about our homogenous belts.