Aligning is important when it comes to loading industrial manufactured goods. This technique is usually applied to natural casing sausages; skinless, soft sausages; chubs; and salamis manufacturing industries.

Autoloading systems enable processors to maximize line throughput and minimize labor for a wide range of product presentation options. These systems offer a more reliable loading solution compared to robotic systems, typically in a smaller footprint.

Canning is a method of food preservation in which food is processed and sealed in an airtight container (jars like Mason jars, and steel and tin cans). Canning provides a shelf life that typically ranges from one to five years, although under specific circumstances, it can be much longer. A freeze-dried canned product, such as canned dried lentils, could last as long as 30 years in an edible state.

A conveyor system is a common piece of mechanical handling equipment that moves materials from one location to another. Conveyors are especially useful in applications involving the transport of heavy or bulky materials. Conveyor systems allow quick and efficient transport for a wide variety of materials, which make them very popular in the material handling and packaging industries.

Form fill seal (FFS) technology is an automated computer operated technology, to prepare sterile products. Form-fill-seal technology is subject to constant development, a manufacturer requires modern and reliable packaging machinery in order to produce better packages more quickly and more profitably. Form fill sealing machine is a type of automated assembly-line product packaging system, commonly used in the packaging industry for food, and a wide variety of other products.

Interleaving is the process of separating meat products, usually with a disposable paper sheet, to provide ease of preparation for consumers.

Loading and unloading can be the most critical and complex point in a temperature controlled supply chain. Transferring product from one location to another adds factors to the process that are often unmonitored. Fortunately technology is rapidly improving in this critical space. In addition to maintaining the temperature of the truck, warehouse, and product, shippers and carriers must also take into consideration the temperature of the loading dock, outdoor weather conditions, and even the time it takes to load and unload items. While the shipper and carrier should each have specific obligations to fulfill during this process, confirming the work of the other party can help minimize problems and identify areas for improvement.

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (or MAP) is the practice of manipulating the atmosphere inside packaging containing perishable foods (for example, beef, pork, chicken, and fish). The goal of the process is to increase the shelf life of the product contained within. MAP improves the shelf life and freshness of many foods.

Food packaging is defined as enclosing food to protect it from tampering or contamination from physical, chemical, and biological sources, with active packaging being the most common packaging system used for preserving food products.

Robots are introducing new ways to process and package food that improve food safety and sanitation — and they present an opportunity to delegate jobs that are ergonomically difficult and dangerous for human workers. Overall, the food industry has been somewhat slow to adopt robotics, for a number of reasons. But experts agree: robots are changing the food industry — and companies risk falling behind if they don’t implement new technology.

In slicing, regular pieces of material are obtained. Slicing equipment consists of rotating or reciprocating blades which cut the food when it passes beneath. Sometimes the material is pressed against the blades by centrifugal force.

Automated food stacking equipment brings consistent and quantifiable improvement to your production line through faster stacking solutions and improvements.

Using automated systems for loading and unloading ensures a clean and safe delivery of food products. Being compliant to product safety and regulations is also one of the perks of having such system.