Slaughtering Equipment

Stunning equipment must meet the requirements of welfare at slaughter legislation, and operators need certificates of competence for the methods they use. Electrical stunners must deliver the specified current for the species, with monitoring on newer systems. Before buying used, confirm the model can be calibrated and maintained to current requirements, and involve your official veterinarian early in the decision.

Work from your kills per hour and the dwell time each carcass needs, typically around five to six minutes in the scald at 60 to 62 degrees Celsius. The dehairer must clear each carcass before the next arrives, so its cycle time sets a hard ceiling on line speed. Allow for the boiler or heating capacity to hold water temperature stable at full line rate, since temperature dips show up immediately as poor hair release.

Yes, rail, points and hangers are routinely dismantled and re erected, but the design must be verified for your building structure and load cases by a competent engineer. Rail height must suit the species and dressing operations planned. Budget properly for installation, since erection, alignment and load testing often cost as much as the used steelwork itself.

Check the blade drive for wear, the condition of the guide bars or blade, and that the trigger guards and two hand controls function correctly. These saws live in wet conditions, so inspect cable or air line entries for damage and corrosion. Ask about the sterilisation cabinet and balancer that should accompany the saw, because sourcing those separately adds cost you did not plan for.

Slaughter equipment buyers need confidence about provenance more than most, and Machinery Masters verifies sellers before their listings go live. That verification, combined with direct contact, lets you build a picture of the equipment's working history, approvals and condition before you travel. The final inspection and purchase agreement remain between you and the seller, with no intermediary in the deal.