Hygienic Meat Transfer Solutions Supporting Pet Food Production Growth

Challenge

The customer required adaptable and hygienic transfer systems capable of supplying multiple new extrusion lines while maintaining a stable and controlled product flow.

Key challenges included:

• Processing raw meat under strict hygienic constraints
• Maintaining a steady, low-pulsation flow to preserve product integrity
• Ensuring smooth integration with existing automation systems
  Allowing flexibility for multiple recipes and evolving production needs
• Achieving precise dosing and flow control across several lines

Additionally, operators needed a user-friendly system offering both local and remote operation, along with real-time hopper level monitoring to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

Solution

PCM Group UK Ltd delivered three fully integrated hygienic transfer units designed for high performance, operational flexibility, and seamless integration.

Constructed entirely from stainless steel, each system meets stringent hygienic standards, reducing contamination risks and supporting intensive washdown procedures. The units are equipped with stainless steel hoppers, non-contact laser level sensors, and intuitive HMI interfaces for real-time monitoring and control.

To optimize product transfer, four PCM Easyfeed pumps were selected based on application-specific requirements, ensuring accurate, continuous flow with minimal pulsation. A dedicated hopper filling function allows efficient transfer of meat from upstream grinding operations to downstream dosing systems.

Mounted on swivel casters with brakes, the systems provide full mobility, enabling quick adaptation to new recipes or future process changes.

By implementing this complete plug-and-play solution, PCM enabled the customer to increase output, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain the highest hygiene standards.