Eskort unveils robotic production line for premium sliced meats
Pork producer Eskort has made a multimillion-rand investment in robotic slicing, weighing and packaging machinery for its premium sliced meats range.
The new equipment has been installed at Eskort’s factory in Heidelberg, Gauteng.
CEO Arnold Prinsloo says the investment has resulted in improved productivity, product presentation and shelf life, as well as reducing energy consumption.
Eskort’s premium sliced range includes gypsy ham, pork pastrami, sandwich ham, cooked ham and sliced gammon.
The line starts with a slicing and check weighing system which measures individual slices and adjusts parameters such as thickness and cutting speed to ensure accurate portions, Prinsloo explains.
“This maximises the use of raw materials and ensures consistent product quality,” he posits.
Slices of meat are assembled into package quantities and conveyorised to a “pick and place” robot that can optimise placement on the packaging line, aimed at improving presentation and reducing waste.
“This can all be done without any physical handling of the product by factory staff. The system uses advanced servo drives and innovative technologies such as vacuum grippers to precisely pick and place products in trays.
“The whole system is designed to meet stringent food hygiene requirements, and the robots and grippers are designed for gentle product manipulation, which is crucial for delicate items like sliced foods,” Prinsloo says.
The new sliced meat line has an expected lifespan of ten years.
Eskort in February launched a 10 000 m² extension at the factory that increased production capacity by 50%.
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