A line diverter is an essential component of poultry processing equipment, providing efficient sorting and distribution of poultry products to ensure quality, consistency, and productivity in the processing operation. By redirecting products based on predetermined criteria, line diverters help optimize the processing line, enhance quality control, and meet the demands of modern poultry processing operations.
Diverts poultry carcasses or parts from the main processing line to designated secondary lines or stations based on specific criteria such as size, weight, or quality.
Ensures that products are directed to the appropriate processing stages for further treatment or packaging.
Quality Control:
Allows for real-time sorting and inspection of poultry products, ensuring that only products meeting quality standards proceed to further processing or packaging.
Helps identify and separate defective or substandard products, preventing them from entering the final product stream.
Components of a Line Diverter
Conveyor System:
Transports poultry carcasses or parts through the processing line.
Typically consists of a series of belts, rollers, or chains that move products along the production line.
Diverter Mechanism:
Includes mechanical or pneumatic devices such as gates, switches, or diverting arms that redirect products from the main conveyor to secondary lines or stations.
Controlled by sensors, actuators, or programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to ensure precise and accurate diversion based on predetermined criteria.
Control System:
Coordinates the operation of the diverter mechanism with other components of the processing line.
Monitors input signals from sensors and makes decisions regarding product diversion based on predefined parameters.
Advantages
Efficiency:
Streamlines the processing operation by directing products to the appropriate processing stages or packaging lines, reducing the need for manual handling or rework.
Increases overall throughput and productivity of the processing line.
Quality Assurance:
Allows for real-time sorting and inspection of poultry products, ensuring that only high-quality products proceed to further processing or packaging.
Improves product consistency and reduces the risk of defects or non-conformities reaching the final product.
Flexibility:
Offers flexibility in production scheduling and product handling, allowing for rapid adjustments to accommodate changes in product specifications or processing requirements.
Enables the processing plant to handle a wide range of poultry products efficiently and effectively.
Application
Poultry Processing:
Used in various stages of poultry processing, including evisceration, chilling, portioning, and packaging, to divert poultry carcasses or parts based on specific criteria such as size, weight, or quality.
