Meat Canned Food Production Line

1. Product Overview

The Meat Canned Food Production Line is a fully automated and hygienic solution designed for industrial-scale processing of canned meat products. It is widely used for producing canned luncheon meat, canned beef, canned chicken, canned pork, canned lamb, corned beef, and mixed meat products.

As global demand for ready-to-eat meat products continues to grow in retail, food service, military supplies, and emergency food sectors, this production line provides food manufacturers with a high-efficiency, food-safe, and cost-effective solution.

The entire line is manufactured using food-grade SUS304 / SUS316 stainless steel, complies with HACCP, ISO22000, GMP, and CE standards, and supports customized production capacities and recipes for different markets.

2. Applicable Meat Products

The Meat Canned Food Production Line is suitable for processing a wide range of meat products, including:

• Canned Luncheon Meat

• Canned Beef / Corned Beef

• Canned Chicken

• Canned Pork

• Canned Lamb

• Canned Meat with Sauce / Gravy

• Mixed Meat & Vegetable Canned Products

Compatible raw materials:
Fresh meat, frozen meat, deboned meat, minced meat, diced meat, emulsified meat paste.

3. Production Process Flow

The complete meat canning line covers all key processing stages, ensuring product safety, consistency, and high productivity.

Step 1: Meat Thawing & Cutting

• Frozen meat thawing tunnels or rooms

• Automatic meat cutting machines for dicing, slicing, or mincing
  Benefit: Uniform meat size improves cooking consistency and filling accuracy.

Step 2: Grinding & Mixing

• Industrial meat grinders and vacuum mixers

• Automatic seasoning and additive dosing systems
  Benefit: Ensures even distribution of spices, salt, and binders while improving meat texture.

Step 3: Cooking / Pre-cooking

• Steam jacketed kettles or continuous cooking systems

• Precise temperature control to maintain meat flavor and structure
  Benefit: Reduces sterilization load and improves final product taste.

Step 4: Filling

• Automatic meat filling machines suitable for solid meat, minced meat, or emulsified products

• High-precision servo control for accurate portioning
  Benefit: Low product loss, stable weight control, and high efficiency.

Step 5: Can Seaming

• High-speed vacuum can seamers

• Compatible with tin cans, aluminum cans, and easy-open lids
  Benefit: Airtight sealing ensures long shelf life and safe transportation.

Step 6: Sterilization (Retort)

• Steam retort or water spray retort systems

• PID-controlled temperature, pressure, and sterilization time
  Benefit: Fully meets commercial sterility requirements and international food safety standards.

Step 7: Cooling & Drying

• Rapid cooling tunnels prevent overcooking

• Drying systems prepare cans for labeling
  Benefit: Maintains product texture and appearance.

Step 8: Labeling & Packaging

• Automatic labeling, date coding, and carton packing systems

• Optional palletizing for export logistics
  Benefit: Professional packaging ready for retail and international shipment.

4. Key Technical Features

• Fully Automated Control System
  PLC + touchscreen control for real-time monitoring and data recording

• Food-Grade Hygienic Design
  Smooth welding, no dead corners, easy cleaning

• Flexible Product Compatibility
  Suitable for chunks, minced meat, emulsified meat, and meat with sauce

• Energy-Saving Structure
  Optimized steam usage and heat recovery reduce operating costs

• CIP Cleaning System (Optional)
  Automatic cleaning improves hygiene and reduces downtime

• Production Data Traceability
  Temperature, pressure, and batch data storage for audits and compliance

5. Packaging Types Supported

• Tin cans (round / square)

• Aluminum cans

• Easy-open cans (EOE)

• Glass jars (optional)

Common can sizes: 100g – 500g (customizable)

6. Production Capacity & Technical Parameters

7. Food Safety & Quality Standards

The Meat Canned Food Production Line is designed in strict accordance with international food safety requirements:

• HACCP & GMP compliant design

• ISO22000 food safety management support

• CE-certified machinery

• FDA-compliant food contact materials

Sterilization retorts are equipped with automatic temperature and pressure recording systems, ensuring full traceability and regulatory compliance.

8. ROI & Business Benefits

• Reduce labor costs by 30–50% through automation

• Stable product quality reduces recall risks

• Long shelf life supports export and large-scale distribution

• Flexible recipes allow private label and OEM production

• Typical ROI achieved within 1–2 years

9. Optional Equipment & Customization

10. Why Choose Us

• Professional meat processing equipment manufacturer in China

• Rich experience in canned meat production line projects

• Exported to Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe

• Turnkey solutions from design to commissioning

• Long-term technical support and spare parts supply

11. Turnkey Service Scope

• Factory layout & workflow design

• Production capacity calculation

• Installation & commissioning

• Operator training

• Recipe optimization & technical support

12. Call to Action

If you are planning to build or upgrade a canned meat processing factory, our Meat Canned Food Production Line provides a reliable, efficient, and food-safe solution.

📩 Contact us now to receive a customized proposal, layout drawing, and detailed quotation.
We are your trusted partner for industrial canned food production equipment.