Fully Automatic Canned Tuna Processing Production Line

Production line process (raw material: sardines)

Raw material→thawing→conveying→cleaning→scaling machine→cutting head

 and tail→removing viscera and conveying→cleaning→weighing and canning→boiling and 

exhausting→draining→adding juice→vacuum canning machine→full can washing→cage 

loading→sterilization→cage unloading→drying→labeling→inkjet printing→packing→warehousing

Raw water→sand core filtration→temporary storage→RO reverse osmosis→temporary storage→A

Empty cans→unstacking→cleaning→C

Equipment layout

Arrange according to the size of the other party's manufacturer's factory.

Equipment Technical Parameters

1. Thawing Tank

• Material : Made of 2.0mm stainless steel plates.

• Bottom Design : Equipped with a ￠38mm bubbling tube installed in a ring at the bottom.

• Blower : 1.5KW blower installed at the bottom; tank is slightly inclined for easy waste discharge.

• Waste Discharge Valve : Sanitary-grade butterfly valve.

• Perforated Plate : Above the bubbling tube, there is a perforated plate (￠15mm, thickness 2.0mm).

• Support Frame : Made of 4040 1.5 square tubes.

• Other Components : All parts except the blower are made of SUS304 stainless steel.

Equipment Size : 20001000 800mm
Motor Power : 1.5KW (blower), 1.1KW, 380V/50Hz

2. Thawing and Cleaning Machine

• Description : Uses bubbling, surfing, and water spraying at lifting points.

• Filter Tank : One side has a filter tank to remove impurities.

• Lifting Point Spraying : Clean water spray at net belt lifting point.

Equipment Size : 4500 x 1200mm (including 800mm net belt width)
Power : Motor: 0.75kW, Fan: 1.5kW, Circulation Pump: 1.1kW; 380V/50Hz
Material : Except motor, fan, pump, and rubber, all other parts are made of SUS304 stainless steel.

3. Skinning Machine

• Function : Surface scaling of sardines after viscera removal.

• Drum Design : Drum diameter 800mm, punching hole diameter 10mm.

• Cleaning : High-pressure internal washing; water is recycled to tank.

Equipment Size : 35001200 1200mm
Power : Motor: 0.75KW, Pump: 1.5KW, 380V/50Hz
Material : Except motor and pump, all parts are SUS304 stainless steel.

4. Transfer Hoist

• Conveyor Type : PU blue scraper belt conveyor, 600mm wide.

• Transition Design : Lifts material 400mm to transition with head & tail cutting machine.

• Frame : 4040 2mm square tube.

Main Power : 0.55KW, stepless speed regulation
Dimensions : 2400700 1200mm
Material : Except motor and belt, all parts are SUS304 stainless steel.

5. Head and Tail Cutting Machine

• Design : Belt clamping synchronous conveyor.

• Operation : Sardines are placed on belt conveyor and transported by clamping belt. High-speed rotating knives cut heads and tails.

• Safety : Protective cover prevents splashing.

Size : 2400 x 1000mm (conveying chain: 600mm)
Power : Main motor: 1.1kW, tool motor: 2.2kW; 380V/50Hz
Material : Except motor and rubber, all parts are SUS304 stainless steel.

6. Viscera Removal Conveyor

• Dual-Layer Design : Upper layer conveys sardines, lower layer conveys waste.

• Upper Conveyor : White plastic modules.

• Lower Conveyor : 3.0mm thick, 450mm wide sanitary belt.

• Workbenches : Both sides have waste discharge ports.

Power : 1.5KW + 1.1KW, 380V/50Hz
Size : 60001200 1500mm
Material : Except motor and belt, all parts are SUS304 stainless steel.

7. Waste Conveyor

• Function : Transports fish waste and viscera outdoors for centralized treatment.

• Belt Thickness : 2.0mm.

• Material : All parts except motor and belt are SUS304 stainless steel.

Size : 2000500 1200mm
Power : 0.75KW, 380V/50Hz

8. Bubble Cleaning Machine

• Same as No. 2 , but with higher power:
• Motor : 1.1kW
• Fan : 2.2kW
• Pump : 1.5kW

9. Salt Soaking Machine

• Purpose : Soaks fish meat in brine to enhance flavor.

• Design : Water tank with net belt conveying and stainless steel scraper lifting.

Power : 2.2KW, 380V/50Hz
Size : 45001200 1500mm
Material : Except motor, fan, and pump, all parts are SUS304 stainless steel.

10. Can Weighing Conveyor

• Double-Layer Structure :
• Upper Layer : Engineering chain plate for empty cans (478mm wide, 5000mm long)
• Lower Layer : For filled cans (478mm wide, 6000mm long)

Power : Upper motors: 0.55KW x2, Lower motor: 0.75KW
Size : 60001200 1400mm
Material : Except motor and chain plate, all parts are SUS304 stainless steel.

11. Steamer

• Components : Frame, box, lid, conveying chain, steam pipe, reducer, etc.

• Operation : Steam heats solid cans to above 80°C for exhaust.

Control System : Schneider electrical components, temperature-controlled
Power : 0.75KW, 380V/50Hz
Capacity : 2000 cans/hour
Size : 50001000 1400mm
Material : Except motor, mesh belt, and bearings, all parts are SUS304 stainless steel.

12. Canned Water Exchanger

• Function : Inverts and drains canned food after steaming.

• Design : Rotary table and drainage system for continuous production.

Power : 1.5KW, 380V/50Hz
Size : 4000 x 1000 x 1500mm
Structure : 60x60mm square tube frame, stainless steel chain and belt composite transmission.

13. Soup Adding Machine

• Use : Adds soup to cans before sealing; excess soup is recycled.

• Components : Chain conveyor, soup tank, spray pipe, recovery trough, beverage pump.

Size : 2000 x 800 x 1500mm
Power : 0.75KW, 380V/50Hz
Material : Except transmission parts, all parts are SUS304 stainless steel.

14. GT-250 Sealer

• Type : Single-head automatic vacuum sealer.

• Sealing Range : Diameter 52.3~98.9mm, height 34~124mm.

• Features : Stable performance, quick change of can types.

Safety Devices :

1. Automatic brake if jammed.

2. Stops if no lid detected.

Power : 3KW (with brake), 24DC V
Weight : ~1800KG **Size**: ~2200x1460x1900mm **Vacuum**: 0.06~0.07MPa
Air Pressure : 0.5~0.8MPa

15. Tank Cleaning Machine

• Two-Stage Cleaning :
• Stage 1: Hot water with detergent (recycled).
• Stage 2: Final rinse with hot water (recycled).

Power : 2.75KW
Size : 3000750 1500mm
Material : Except motor and nozzle, all parts are SUS304 stainless steel.

16. Manual Loading and Unloading Cage Conveyor

• Hydraulic Lifting : Fills sterilization frames manually, then pushed into sterilizer.

• Unloading : Hydraulic lift lowers basket, cans pushed onto conveyor.

Loading Power : 4KW
Unloading Power : 3KW
Size : 3000 x 1000 x 1200mm

17. High-Temperature Horizontal Sterilizer

• Features :
• Low steam consumption.
• Fast heating/cooling.
• Even temperature distribution.
• Four temperature probes.
• Pressure control to minimize packaging deformation.

Heating Method : Steam
Tube Size : Inner diameter 1200mm, length 3200mm, wall thickness 5mm
Size : ~2000 x 1200 x 1500mm
Control : Computer semi-automatic, 16.5KW
Pressure : Design 0.35MPa, Test 0.44MPa, Max working 0.30MPa
Temperature : Up to 147°C

18. Transfer Cart

• Use : Shuttles between sterilizer, loading, and unloading machines.

• Material : SUS304 stainless steel.

• Wheels : Silent nylon wheels.

19. Sterilizing Basket

• Material : SUS304 stainless steel, 2.0mm thick.

• Design : Movable bottom plate, reinforced frame.

20. Dryer

• Function : Dries cans after sterilization to avoid rust spots.

Capacity : 0~150 cans/min **Applicable Can Size**: Diameter Φ52.5~105mm, Height 32~133mm
Power : 4KW
Size : 2000 x 650 x 1500mm

21. Inkjet Printer

• Use : Prints date and batch number on cans.

Capacity : 0~200 cans/min
Use Cases : Cans, PET bottles, glass bottles
Power : 0.05kW
Size : 500x500x1200mm

22. Packaging Conveyor

• Chain Plate : Engineering plastic (POM), brown color, 82mm wide.

• Frame : SUS304 stainless steel, 2.0mm thick.

• Side Panel Height : 160mm.

• Transmission : Worm gear reducer motor (0.75KW–0.55KW).

• Guardrail : Plastic, legs: SUS304 stainless steel.

23. Transfer Tank

• Capacity : 800L

• Material : SUS304, δ=2mm, outer cover 1.5mm

• Surface Treatment : Inner polished 300MESH, outer 2B matte

• Top : Fully enclosed with manhole, ladder, dust-proof vent

• Insulation : Polyurethane foam, 60mm thick

• Accessories : Glass level gauge, CIP cleaning head

• Agitation : Miller jacket, 0.2MPa steam, 60rpm vertical stirring

• Valve : Adjustable height foot, bottom valve height 600mm

24. Buffer Tank

• Same as No. 23 , without agitation system.

25. Sanitary Pump, Pipes & Valves

• Function : Connects soup preparation and filling systems via sanitary pumps.

26. Empty Can Management Machine

• Design : Disc-type can sorting system.

• Disc Diameter : 1100mm.

• Sorting : Guides cans into single file; extras return to disc.

Power : 0.37KW, electromagnetic speed control
Size : ￠12001000mm
Frame : 40 40*2mm square tube

27. Magnetic Empty Can Washer

• Function : Automatically washes empty metal cans.

• Design : Magnetic flipping device and inner wall spray cleaning.

Size : 2500 x 750 x 1100mm
Material : Except motor, rubber strip, and bracket, all parts are SUS304 stainless steel.