The Meat Canned Food Production Line is a fully automated system designed for the industrial production of meat-based canned products, such as beef, pork, chicken, mutton, and pet meat food.
It integrates raw material preparation, cutting, cooking, filling, vacuum sealing, sterilizing, cooling, labeling, and packaging, ensuring consistent product quality, high food safety, and long shelf life.
With advanced control systems, high automation, and hygienic design, this production line meets the requirements of HACCP, ISO22000, GMP, and FDA food safety standards — making it ideal for large-scale meat processing plants and canned food manufacturers targeting domestic and export markets.
Processing Flow
Raw Meat Preparation
Meat trimming, deboning, and cutting into uniform pieces.
Optional grinder or slicer system for minced or chunk-style canned meat.
Cooking and Mixing
Steam or electric cooking kettles ensure even heat treatment.
Sauce preparation and seasoning systems provide flexible recipe customization.
Can Filling and Vacuum Sealing
Automatic portion filling system for meat and gravy.
High-speed vacuum seaming machine ensures airtight sealing and oxidation prevention.
Sterilization and Cooling
High-temperature retort sterilization (121°C) for microbiological safety.
Rapid cooling tunnel prevents overcooking and maintains meat texture.
Labeling and Packaging
Automatic labeling, coding, and cartoning systems for final packaging.
Compatible with tin cans, aluminum cans, and glass jars.
Key Features and Advantages
✅ Full Automation: PLC-controlled system for precise operation and minimal labor requirement.
✅ Hygienic Design: All food-contact parts are made from SUS304/316 stainless steel.
✅ Flexible Application: Suitable for various meat types—beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and even pet food.
✅ High Efficiency: Continuous production ensures stable throughput and consistent can quality.
✅ Energy Saving: Optimized steam and water recycling design reduces operational cost.
✅ Global Standard Compliance: Meets HACCP, CE, ISO, and FDA export regulations.
✅ Customizable Layout: Support different production capacities (from 500kg/h to 10T/h).
Technical Specifications (Typical Configuration)
| Equipment | Function | Capacity | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat Cutter / Grinder | Cutting & Grinding | 500–3000 kg/h | SUS304 |
| Cooking & Mixing Tank | Meat Pre-cooking | 500–5000 L | SUS304 |
| Filling Machine | Portion Filling | 30–120 cans/min | SUS304 |
| Vacuum Seamer | Can Sealing | 30–120 cans/min | SUS304 |
| Retort Sterilizer | High-temp Sterilization | Custom | SUS304/Carbon Steel |
| Cooling Conveyor | Product Cooling | Custom | SUS304 |
| Labeling Machine | Label & Code | Custom | SUS304 |
Applications
This canning line is widely used in:
Meat processing plants
Canned food factories
Ready-to-eat (RTE) meal producers
Pet canned food manufacturers
Military and emergency food suppliers
It can produce a wide range of products such as:
Braised pork, beef stew, chicken curry, luncheon meat, beef sauce, tuna meat, and pet canned food.
Why Choose Our Meat Canning Line
As a professional Chinese manufacturer of automatic canned food production lines, we provide turnkey engineering services covering:
Factory layout design
Equipment installation & commissioning
Operator training
Technical support & maintenance
Our equipment has been successfully exported to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, helping global food processors enhance efficiency, safety, and product competitiveness.
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