Meat Canned Food Production Line
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of meat products can your production line process?
Our automatic meat canning lines are engineered to handle a wide variety of meat textures and viscosities. We specialize in solutions for Luncheon Meat (emulsified meat/Spam-style), Corned Beef (fibrous meat), Stewed Pork/Beef Chunks, Pâté, and even Canned Pet Food. We configure the meat preparation section (grinders/choppers) specifically for your product type.
Can your machine handle irregular can shapes like rectangular or trapezoidal cans?
Yes. Unlike standard beverage lines, our meat canning equipment is designed for the specific needs of the meat industry. We offer specialized fillers and vacuum seamers for Rectangular Cans (common for Luncheon Meat) and Trapezoidal/Prism Cans (common for Corned Beef), as well as standard round cans. We provide quick-change tooling kits to switch between formats.
What capacity options do you offer for meat canning?
We provide scalable solutions ranging from semi-automatic lines for startups (1,000 – 2,000 cans per hour) to fully automatic high-speed lines for industrial factories (12,000 – 24,000 cans per hour). Our engineers will design the line speed to match your retort sterilization capacity.
How do you ensure accurate filling for sticky meat paste?
Filling high-viscosity meat emulsion requires precision. We utilize advanced Quantitative Vacuum Fillers or Piston Fillers that prevent air pockets and ensure consistent weight control (±1g). For chunk meats, we use multi-head weighers or volumetric pocket fillers to ensure the solid-to-liquid ratio is perfect.
Why is "Vacuum Seaming" critical for meat canned food?
Meat products are highly susceptible to oxidation and bacterial growth. Our Automatic Vacuum Seaming Machines extract air from the can's headspace immediately before sealing. This creates a vacuum environment that prevents oxidation, inhibits aerobic bacteria, and prevents cans from bulging during the high-temperature sterilization process.
What sterilization method do you use for low-acid meat products?
Safety is paramount. For low-acid foods like meat (pH > 4.6), we supply industrial Retort Sterilizers (Autoclaves). We recommend Water Spray or Water Immersion Retorts for meat cans to ensure uniform heat penetration and precise F0 value control, effectively eliminating Clostridium botulinum while preserving the meat's texture.
Do you provide the meat preparation equipment as well?
Yes, we offer a complete "A to Z" turnkey solution. Beyond the packaging section, we supply the entire Meat Preparation System, including Frozen Meat Flakers, Grinders, Vacuum Bowl Cutters (for emulsion), and Vacuum Mixers. This ensures seamless integration from raw meat block to finished can.
Are your machines compliant with HACCP and FDA standards?
Absolutely. All our meat processing and canning equipment is constructed from food-grade SUS304 Stainless Steel. The design features easy-to-clean surfaces and IP65 waterproof ratings, allowing for wash-down cleaning. Our machines fully support your factory's HACCP and FDA certification requirements.
Do you offer recipe support for Luncheon Meat or Corned Beef?
Yes. We understand that machinery is only half the equation. Our team includes food technologists who can assist you with basic formula guidance and retort process scheduling (temperature/time curves) to ensure your final product meets international taste and safety standards.
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