Efficient food processing requires a high level of safety and efficiency. Using mechanical handling equipment improves overall productivity, streamlines operations, reduces manual labour, and streamlines operations.
Throughout this article, we will discuss the importance of integrating mechanical handling equipment into food processing plants and the solutions FPE can offer to food processors in Australia and New Zealand.
Overview:
Introducing mechanical handling equipment in food processing
- Why introduce mechanical handling equipment?
- The cost benefits of introducing mechanical handling equipment
- The employee benefits of introducing mechanical handling equipment
- Types of mechanical handling equipment
Introducing mechanical handling equipment in food processing
Why introduce mechanical handling equipment to your food processing facility?
Mechanical handling equipment is essential for modern food processing facilities. It ensures:
- Consistent quality
- Minimises the risk of contamination
- Improves the speed of production
- Increases productivity
By automating repetitive tasks, companies can focus on more complex processes and innovation.
The cost benefits of introducing mechanical handling equipment
Investing in mechanical handling equipment can lead to significant cost savings. Automated systems reduce labour costs, minimise product waste, and enhance operational efficiency.
Over time, the initial investment pays off through reduced operational expenses and increased production capacity.
The employee benefits of introducing mechanical handling equipment
As well as benefiting the bottom line, mechanical handling equipment also improves the working conditions for employees. Through automation, physically demanding and repetitive tasks can be reduced, resulting in fewer workplace injuries and fatigue problems.
As a result, employees are healthier, more motivated, and more likely to remain at their company with the right food processing equipment to help streamline operations.
Types of mechanical handling equipment
Tippers/tilters
Tippers and tilters play a vital role in industrial food plants handling large quantities of bulk materials such as grains, dough, vegetables, and meats. These machines are designed to manage heavy loads with ease, ensuring the safe and efficient transfer of ingredients.
By streamlining the tipping and tilting processes, tipper machines minimise the need for manual handling, which not only reduces the risk of spills but also enhances worker safety by preventing injuries related to lifting and manoeuvring heavy loads.
Sanitising conveyor
Sanitising conveyors are equipped with automated cleaning systems and are designed to connect high-care and low-care production areas. Items are sanitised before entering high-care environments. For example, the conveyor may deliver clean and dry packaged ingredients before they come into contact with other food products in your facility. This is crucial in preventing cross-contamination and ensuring food safety.
In environments where large volumes of food products are processed, such as meat processing plants or bakeries, best-practice sanitation is essential.
Weigh scale
Accurate weighing is crucial in industrial food processing factories for managing bulk ingredients or selling products by weight. Scales designed for bulk handling provide correct measurements, ensuring that they are pricing, mixing or processing their ingredients correctly and are accurately portioned.
By integrating industrial-sized weight scales like SYSPAL’s Eurobin weigh scales into a production line, it can streamline operations and maintain regulatory compliance.
Elevate your food processing plant with food processing equipment from FPE
Integrating mechanical handling equipment into your food processing operations can revolutionise your operation enhancing productivity and reducing costs. As well as works to improve employee safety and satisfaction.
Explore our range of leading industry suppliers or browse in-stock food processing equipment to find the perfect solutions for your plant or get in touch with the FPE team today on 1800 882 549 in Australia or 0800 100 003 in New Zealand.
FAQs
What are the activities in mechanical handling?
Mechanical handling encompasses a range of activities essential for streamlining industrial operations:
- Lifting
- Loading
- Stacking
- Feeding
- Dispensing
- Sorting
- Weighing
- Packaging
How does mechanical handling equipment improve employee safety?
By automating repetitive and physically demanding tasks, mechanical handling equipment reduces the risk of workplace injuries and fatigue, leading to a safer working environment.
What types of food processing plants benefit most from mechanical handling equipment?
All types of food processing plants, including the meat processing industry, baked goods industry, dairy industry and other industrial-sized food processors, can benefit from mechanical handling equipment by enhancing efficiency and productivity.
