With the potential to enhance efficiency, consistency, and safety, automation and integration are of vital importance in modern protein processing. Key processes such as weighing, inspection, and packaging can be effectively streamlined and co-ordinated, with the adoption of production line technologies also reducing the risk of human error. And Ishida can support in the realisation of such benefits, with a full range of solutions for the poultry, meat and seafood sectors. Read on as we highlight the capabilities of our high-performance protein line systems here.
Ishida’s Automation Capabilities Across Protein Sectors
From the multi-purpose screw feeder weigher to the IX-G2 inspection system, Ishida presents a range of poultry processing solutions. Designed for seamless integration, such technologies enable accurate weighing, reliable tray sealing, and the assured rejection of sub-standard poultry products. Operating at high speeds, these systems can be relied upon to maintain the product flow, with minimal need for manual intervention, and the optimisation of product quality.
Focused on the satisfaction of customer needs, Ishida has also developed a range of automated systems for the processing of fresh meat products. From chops to steaks, we can keep sticky fresh meats moving. Our automated systems allow for unsurpassed weighing accuracy, improved yields and reduced giveaway.
Fish and seafood producers stand to benefit from the integration of Ishida’s high-performance technologies too. Whether seeking accuracy in the weighing of salmon fillets, the effective prevention of product sticking, or the more reliable detection of contaminants, Ishida’s systems deliver on every front. You can rely on our tray sealers for rapid and secure packing, with our X-ray inspection systems ensuring the reliable detection of foreign body materials such as bone.
High Hygiene Designs, Robust Equipment, and Modular System Architecture
Ishida’s commitment to hygienic design is evidenced in our partnership with the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG). This adds to Ishida’s accountability in prioritising hygiene, food safety, and cleaning efficiency in the development of our advanced systems.
Ishida systems are also designed to withstand operation across a range of challenging production environments. For instance, the RV Series Multihead Weigher has been engineered to last, with its robust and waterproof design making for an independently verified IP69k rating. The modular design of such Ishida systems allows for flexible configuration and the fulfilment of diverse production demands. Placing an emphasis on durability and reliability, Ishida enables consistent performance across high-speed protein production lines.
Seamless Integration of Weighing, Inspection, and Packing Technologies
With a single-source supply model you access fully integrated solutions for the processing of poultry, meat, and seafood directly from Ishida. Whether looking to invest in multihead weighers, X-ray inspection systems or labelling systems, you can be assured of high-level support and seamless integration. The modular design allows for effective combination with existing production line systems, ensuring greater speed, flexibility, and efficiency.
See what’s possible with the integration of Ishida technologies:
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Minimise the need for manual handling
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Increase the speed of changeovers for reduced downtime
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Ensure more consistent output for compliance and customer satisfaction
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Minimise product giveaway.
Case in Point: Maple Leaf Foods, Canada
Canada’s Maple Leaf Foods is one of a number of meat and poultry producers to have realised such benefits in partnering with Ishida. Recognising the need for fast and reliable processing, they opted to integrate a combination of Ishida Flex Graders, Robotgraders and inspection systems at their new plant in London, Ontario. This has allowed for the cut up of and packaging of components from the 27,500 birds processed every hour. Maple Leaf Foods has been able to deliver around 270,000 trays per day across 16 grading and packing lines.
The investment decision was based on Ishida’s proven experience and success in the delivery of poultry packaging solutions. It proved a sound one, with Maple Leaf’s Taimur Aslam saying, “I have never experienced this level of collaboration from a company throughout such a huge flagship project. With Ishida I have enjoyed one of the best working relationships, a true partnership where we co-operated fully and at the same time challenged each other at every stage. This made it easy for us to push the boundaries of what we could achieve.”
One of the main aims in the integration of Ishida’s technologies was to automate a previously labour-intensive process for greater speed and efficiency. This has been achieved, with the Ishida equipment allowing for the simultaneous handling of various product types and packaging formats. The Ishida systems have also proven easy to integrate with Maple Leaf’s other equipment. Maple Leaf Foods are now able to grade and pack whole legs at 120 pieces per minute, with thighs and drums at up to 400 pieces per minute.
“We are delighted with the performance of the Ishida equipment, which delivers what we require in terms of efficiency, throughput and reliability to enable us to increase capacity and respond quickly to market demands,” Taimur Aslam commented.
Explore the Ishida Range
The Maple Leaf Foods example reflects Ishida’s strengths in the delivery of full-line protein solutions that perform across the poultry, meat, and seafood sectors. The robust, hygiene-focused, and modular design means that such systems can be easily integrated to overcome modern production challenges. Protein producers looking to enhance efficiency, food safety, and product quality should explore the opportunity of partnership with Ishida.
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