Product Overview

The Pet Canned Food Production Line is a fully integrated and customizable processing solution designed for manufacturing wet pet food such as dog food, cat food, meat chunks, pâté, jelly-type products, and meat-in-gravy formulations.
This production line supports various container types including tin cans, aluminum cans, glass jars, and retort pouches.

With flexible automation options—from semi-automatic to fully automated turnkey systems—the line is suitable for new pet food factories, large-scale industrial producers, and traditional plants upgrading to automation.

The entire system complies with HACCP, ISO, FDA, and GMP food safety guidelines. All equipment is made from SUS304/316 stainless steel to ensure hygiene, durability, and compliance with global export standards.

Why Wet Pet Food Factories Choose This Production Line

Wet pet food has grown rapidly due to rising global pet ownership and demand for high-protein, premium nutrition. Pet food manufacturers face several challenges:

Buyer Pain Points We Solve

• Inconsistent formula texture

• Low production efficiency

• Manual filling with poor accuracy

• Unstable sterilization causing swelling cans

• High labor costs & safety risks

• Lack of turnkey engineering support for new factories

This production line solves all of these challenges with automation, stable process control, and a fully integrated workflow.

Core Functions & Technical Advantages

1. Automated Meat Preparation & Mixing System

Designed for high-viscosity, high-protein pet food materials:

• High-capacity meat grinder and frozen meat breaker

• Vacuum mixer for uniform texture

• Jacketed cooker for heating, emulsifying, or blending

• Optional particle protection system for chunk-in-gravy products

Ensures stable texture and formula consistency.

2. Precise Filling System for Multiple Formulations

Suitable for:

• Pâté

• Minced meat

• Meat shreds

• Chunks in jelly

• Chunks in gravy

• Meat+vegetable blends

Features:

• Servo-driven volumetric filling

• Paste filling, high-viscosity filling options

• Multi-head systems for high-capacity lines

• Accurate dosing with ±1% tolerance

3. Vacuum Sealing & Double-Seam Technology

Ensures can integrity and prevents spoilage:

• Tin can seaming

• Alu-can sealing

• Glass jar capping

• Retort pouch sealing (optional)

• Vacuum and nitrogen flushing options

Stable sealing reduces oxidation and improves shelf life.

4. Continuous Sterilization (Retort) System

For commercial sterility and long shelf stability:

• Water spray or steam retort

• Rotary retort for viscous foods

• Multi-stage sterilization curves

• Precise temperature control (121–135°C)

• FDA/CE certified models available

This system prevents swelling, contamination, and under-sterilization.

5. Cooling, Drying & Labeling

After sterilization:

• Automated cooling tunnel

• Air-drying system

• Automatic labeling

• Inkjet code printing

• Carton packing/sealing

This reduces labor and improves overall efficiency.

Complete Production Workflow

Below is a standard process flow for cat and dog wet food:

Frozen Meat Breaking → Grinding → Mixing & Blending → Heating/Cooking → Filling → Vacuum Sealing → Sterilization → Cooling → Drying → Labeling → Packing → Warehouse

Each module can be replaced or adjusted depending on the buyer’s recipe and automation level.

Technical Specifications

Applications

This production line is suitable for manufacturing:

• Dog canned food

• Cat canned food

• Pâté-style wet food

• High-moisture soft meat

• Meat chunks in gravy

• Meat paste with vegetables

• High-protein specialty formulations

Applicable for:

• Pet food factories

• OEM/ODM wet food manufacturers

• New plant construction

• Traditional processors upgrading automation

Customization Options

We offer full customization for:

• Production capacity

• Formula type (chunk, paste, mixture, gravy)

• Container type & size

• Layout design for new factories

• Energy type: steam, electricity, or gas

• CIP cleaning system

• MES/SCADA data monitoring

• Integrated packaging line

Engineering team provides detailed 2D/3D layout drawings and turnkey solutions.

Why Choose Us

• 20+ years of experience in food processing equipment

• Exported to more than 40 countries

• Turnkey project support

• Strong R&D and engineering team

• HACCP, ISO, CE compliant machines

• On-site installation and training

• Lifetime technical support and spare parts

We deliver solutions, not just machines.

FAQ

1. What kind of wet pet food can this line produce?

Pâté, minced meat, chunks in gravy, jelly-style foods, and customized formulas.

2. Can I customize the production capacity?

Yes, from 500–5000 kg/h or more based on your plant size.

3. What containers can the machine work with?

Tin cans, aluminum cans, glass jars, and retort pouches.

4. Do you provide installation and training?

Yes. Our engineers provide global installation, commissioning, and operator training.

5. Is the production line suitable for new factories?

Absolutely. We offer full layout design, equipment integration, and turnkey support.

6. Are spare parts easily available?

All critical components use global brands for easy maintenance and replacement.

Call to Action

Contact us today for a complete turnkey proposal, factory layout, and price quotation.
We help you build a modern, efficient, and profitable pet canned food production plant.