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MPS - Red Meat SlaughteringAdvanced systems for the meat industry MPS designs, manufactures and installs process equipment, transport systems and control systems to meet the requirements for the slaughter and storage process for pigs, cattle and calves.

Worldwide Experience With our extensive worldwide experience, we develop customer specific and effective solutions, from complex integrated projects to separate machines.

This combination of unique products and the many years of experience in this section, together with this project approach, is the key factor to the final result of the investment of our customers.

Innovation As a market leader MPS is focused on new developments, in close co-operation with internationally recognized research institutes and leading companies in the meat processing industry. These efforts often result in innovations for the complete sector.

MPS wants to attain a maximum top quality of the final product, through the use of industrial slaughtering equipment with a good price-quality ratio.

Quality and reliability One of the success factors is the quality and reliability of the product. All equipment is designed in house and produced in our own factory. And even more important is the approach of the total project.

Market strategy MPS Red Meat Slaughtering Worldwide full-line supplier and systems integrator for the red meat industry. Pig lines > 120 per hour. With a certain level of automation, robotising or complexibility. Lines for cattle, calves and sheep with a high degree of quality, hygiene and ergonomics. Transport and product storage systems for hanging fresh meat products. Supply of stand-alone machine equipment in co-operation with local partners.

Stunning Topics Electronic stunning CO2 stunning Bleeding Electronic stunning MIDAS modular series automatic stunning machine

More than 100 MIDAS automatic stunning machines have been installed worldwide and are in use by the leading companies in the meat industry. These companies moved from traditional electric stunning to the animal friendly automatic stunning unit. Best meat quality - Minimal bloodspots - Little PSE Minimal bone fractures (under 0,5 %) Lowest operational costs Animal friendly - Little transport stress - Immediate sticking - Cardiac arrest methods Safer operation because of suppressed animal reflexes

The MIDAS stunning machine stuns pigs fully automatically. Several types of machines and systems are available for capacities up to 1400 pigs per hour.

Characteristics: Equipped with patented INARCO® technology Capacity up to 1.300 pigs per hour Most accepted stunning system within the leading companies Incomparable with traditionally electric stunning or conventional CO2 stunning

Low capacities Besides the MIDAS stunning system, MPS also supplies the following stunning systems for pig- and sow slaughterlines with low capacities(up to 100 pigs per hour)

Manually operated electric stunning systems Manually operated stunning cage V-type stunning for sows

CO2 stunning MPS has succeeded in solving the problems of the traditional CO2 stunning by the development of the Nirvana® Sideloader, the most modern, animal friendly way of pigs group stunning.

Nirvana® Sideloader - Breakthrough in animal friendly stunning !!

- Direct immersion of the pigs in the correct stunning atmosphere (> 85 % CO2) - Guaranteed dwell time of 150 seconds to induce deep stunned pigs - Fast unloading enables short stun-to-stick times (< 60 seconds) Made possible because of the uncoupled infeed and outfeed. Also, the transport boxes are not linked together.

More advantages:

- The transport boxes can easily be cleaned and disinfected individually - Easy access to pit for cleaning and maintenance - The pit depth is smaller compared to the traditional CO2 stunning (with same starting points) - Less chance manure falling on top of other pigs: avoids cross contamination

Capacities:

The Nirvana® Sideloader is build modular and available for capacities of approx. 300 pigs/hour up to 700 p/h. For capacities outside this range, MPS can also deliver equipment that achieves optimal stunning results.

When you wish additional information, please contact us. You can also ask for additional information on this website.

More information

Bleeding

MPS supplies several types of conveyor systems for the transport of pigs in the bleeding area.

This guarantees the most effective way of bleeding and reduces cross contamination to a minimum.

In combination with the Midas stunning unit, the MPS MTT - Moving Top Table- is the ideal solution.

For the bleeding of pigs MPS supplies the following equipment:

Easy to clean horizontal bleeding tables MPS MTT in straight and turning versions Elevators Bleeding and / or scalding conveyors Blood collecting and processing systems MPS INARCO®

Inarco by MPS is a patented stunning technology. This takes care of effective stunning with a minimum of unwanted effects.

Low voltage High frequency Constant energy

MIRES® An addition to INARCO® by monitoring of the stunningparameters for HACCP and vetarinary purposes.

MIDAS compact 250 pigs/hour MIDAS standard 600 pigs/hour

MIDAS Synchro II System® 1100 pigs/hour

MIDAS Synchro III System® 1300 pigs/hour

Direct immersion of the pigs in correct stunning atmosphere

Fast unloading enables short stun-to-stick times

Scalding and dehairing The dehairing result always depends on the scalding time, temperature of the scalding water, seasonal influences and pig races. Therefore MPS offers several types of dehairing machines in combination with different scalding systems.

Scalding The method of scalding becomes more and more important in today's pig slaughterhouses, because of the operating costs and the development of cross contamination by the recycling of scalding water. These are the two most important reasons why MPS expanded its range of scalding systems with the Condensation Scalding system.

Condensation Scalding system Condensation Scalding systems have already been successfully installed in Poland, Switzerland, Spain, France, Japan and China.

Characteristic Condensation Scalding sytem:

Easy to clean Easy to ventilate during emergency stops, no damages to carcass surfaces Water consumption approx. 1.5 litre per carcass Water vapour required for operation Modular construction State-of-the-art control technology Large range in carcass weight and conformity Carcasses are only in contact with fresh water

Other Scalding systems Besides Condensation Scalding systems, MPS also supplies the following effective systems:

Submersion scalding tank (horizontal scalding), equipped with a scalding conveyor and dunkers (up to 1400 pigs per hour) Turn-O-Matic (40-120 pigs per hour) Compartment scalding (140-240 pigs per hour) Spray scalding tunnel (vertical scalding), equipped with a scalding conveyor.

Dehairing

TARZAN 240-1400 pigs per hour. Heavy duty continuous U-bar double scraper roller dehairing machine.

Minimal vibration Very long life time Optimal adjustment facilities Hygienic construction Efficient hair discharge system HERCULES 120-240 pigs per hour. Discontinuous double scraper roller dehairing machine.

TURN-O-MATIC 40-120 pigs per hour Discontinuous dehairing line- and scalding combination.

GOLIATH 40-120 pigs per hour. Discontinous single scraper roller dehairing machine. Condensation scalding system

The new norm in slaughtering efficiency

90 % saving on water consumption 30 % saving on energy consumption Reduced load on the waste water treatment plant. Consistent carcass quality Improved hygiene No carcass contamination No cross contamination No carcass damage at emergency stop

CleaningThe machine line can be equipped with all types of MPS pre-dryers, flaming furnaces, washing and cleaning machines to clean and desinfect the carcass as effective as possible. These machines minimalise microbe development and directly influence hygiene.

Carcass cleaning Pre-dryers In several designs for a wide range of capacities. Flaming furnace MPS SPITFIRE Also suitable for decontamination of carcasses. Cleaning and washing machines In several designs for a wide range of capacities. Integrated stainless steel collection gutters

Shackling MPS shackling tables in combination with automatic shackle return systems lead to an ergonomic working position.

MPS range:

Positioning device for pigs and sows. Elevators for an ergonomic working environment and swift transport from the shackling tables. Shackling tables such as the MPS MTT - Moving Top Table. Shackle return system equipped with ultrasonic cleaning systems and buffer systems. Shackle storage trolleys. All kinds of shackles and hooks with or without hook identification transponder.

Fast and thorough cleaning Minimum microbe development Long life time Removing red and white organs Besides the automatic F-line machines MPS also knows different layouts and equipment that create ergonomic working positions for the workers and the veterinary inspection.

Each concept complies to all requirements by the use of 100% synchronous conveyors for carcasses, red and white organs.

White organ conveyors Such as the MPS CTC organ pan conveyor with: - Sterilisation unit - Stainless steel gut pans - High pressure water recirculation system Conveyors for red organs and heads - Stainless steel hooks - Sterilisation unit - Guides for the positioning of hooks between carcasses for an optimal ergonomic working position Splitting and sawing -Manually operated splittting saws including sterilisation unit -Automatic splitting machines Platforms -Stainless steel lift platforms for an optimal ergonomic working position - Fixed stainless steel platforms Veterinary inspection - Conveyor synchronisation - Optimal inspection Trimming - Accumulation conveyors equipped with accumulation stations - Vacuum remover for residual fat, brains, spinal cord Transport of residual products -Stainless steel discharge pipes to collect waste and trimmings -Compressed air and vacuum conveyor systems for blood, hair, fat, condemned organs, manure, leaf lard and bones

The MPS CTC -Closed Top Conveyor- for white organs. Easy to clean Optimal hygiene Ergonomic working environment

Overhead conveyor systemA perfect transport system is one of the conditions for a reliable production process. MPS supplies a wide series of overhead conveyor systems. A number of new developments takes care of further optimalisations:

Low maintenance chain The MPS EcoChain© with a minimum necessity for greasing. Self adjusting gears The MPS FreeTeeth© gears. Synchronised line control At each moment the position of a product carrier is known. This is attained by advanced synchronisation with a digital coding signal and the pneumatic control of the chain play.

MPS supplies several heavy duty overhead conveyor systems for different applications:

Carcasses hung on hooks, shackles or chains Meat racks, white and red organs and hides The technology patented by MPS differs from those of competitors relating to chains, gears and control.

Because of the combination of these techniques an extended life time can be guaranteed.

FreeTeeth© gears

The replaceable, self adjusting synthetic teeth are an example.

Extended chain life Minimal downtime Low maintenance costs Automatic adjustment of chains

Cooling MPS has adjusted the storage and transport system to the latest developments:

The increasing slaughter capacity requires longer fast cooling conveyors. The traceability of carcasses from the farm to the cutting lines requires fully automatic transport systems. The prevention of arduous human activities

Fast cooling system Modern meat processing companies are equiped with a fast cooling system to decrease the carcass temperature and to prevent unnecessary weight losses. MPS supplies a wide range of conveyor systems for this purpose.

The newest development is the MPS MPD-system. The Multi Point Drive system for conveyors with more than three drives on one chain.

The conveyors can be equipped with a MPS EcoChain which has a lower grease consumption.

Cold store For the installation of the cold store, MPS supplies several automatic and manual storage systems. The automatic product storage systems with switching control are the reason for reductions in labour costs and cross contamination.

MPS Storage conveyors Specially developed drive chains equipped with carriers.

100% reliable storage administration Each carcass position is known Hygienic: because of electric drive no hydraulic leaks Capacity up to 1.400 products per hour Low price MPS Walking beams Hydraulically driven beam with carriers, capacity up to 600 products per hour.

PLC controlled rail switch monitoring systems Computer controlled Warehouse Management System, interfacing with central computer systems.

The MPS WMS© - Warehouse Management System

Besides the PLC-control of automated storage and transport systems in cold store, MPS also supplies a Warehouse Management System that independently recognises the cold store tracks.

Shipping For an efficient shipment of the carcasses or meat racks, MPS has several solutions for the loading of trucks:

Telescopic loading tracks Double rail load system, that can load the 5 rails efficiently into the trucks Hydraulic beams Height adjustable elevators The MPS MultiPoint© drive system takes care of an optimum chain load.

Depending on the place and the conveyor load, each individual drive is separately controlled. This control algorithm has been created based on years of experience.

Benefits

No chain play [0-Slack]. Minimum chain load under all circumstances Extended chain life Lower maintenance costs High reliability at low temperatures The possibility for designs with large chain lengths. Up to 2,5 km!

The MPS WMS© - Warehouse Management System.

This system uses the most modern PC-techniques. The system communicates with the PLC and claims the cold store rails independently. Via PC-terminals track use is visualized and orders can be entered.

Visualisation of storage tracks as source of information Extensive reporting and status overviews Link with other operating systems Traceability of carcasses at any moment Slaughterline control systems Well thought and tested concepts in hardware and software.

MPS has its own engineering department for the design of the control system for each slaughterline and automated transport systems in the cold store for carcasses or parts. MPS can combine expertise in the slaughter process with knowledge of control systems.

Therefore tailor made solutions are offered on all levels. From industrial systems to PLC-controls.

> ERP > WMS > HDCS > MDS > CSS > FCS > LCS

ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning The operating results of the companies that use our installations depend to a large degree on the decisions made in the production process.

The identification, storage and handling of process data enable the management to make proper decisions for production planning. So flexibility increases and you can better anticipate the requirements of customers and changes in the market.

MPS is able to connect to almost all existing operating control systems. In cooperation with system partners, it is also possible to realize complete control systems.

MPS slaughterline control systems

WMS: Warehouse Management System The MPS cold store control and information system, depending on the requirements, is available in several possible configurations.

Fast reaction to requirements from customers and changes in orders Constant stock overview 100% overview of input and output facilities Guaranteed First-in-First-out because of monitored cold store loading Standard software, SQL database Always retrievable Decentralized terminals on web client structure Hooks arrive at the destination under monitor control Logging function for the tracing of hooks.

MPS slaughterline control systems

HDCS: Hook Destination Control systems HDCS is an addition to LCS. It takes care of a monitored hook control.

The system controls the transport from an identification point to a destination, relating to hook identification, preferably a transponder. Transport decisions are made depending on quality code and destination code.

Hooks arrive at the destination under monitor control Logging function for the tracing of hooks MPS slaughterline control systems

CSS: Conveyor Synchronisation System The logistic of the slaughtering process consists of several conveyor systems, in line or parallel. All these conveyors must be optimally synchronized to prevent contamination and to offer the carcass parts simultaniously to the veterinary inspection.

The CSS takes care of the exact point of synchronous start of the conveyors - also at very high conveyor speeds. Rotation pulse senders pass necessary information through to the PLC. This way of synchronizing results in a minimum of sensitive electric components in the installation. Therefore maintenance can be kept to a minimum.

MPS slaughterline control systems

MDS: Multipoint Drive System For very long conveyors, with uninterrupted chains up to 1000 meter and with several drives, MPS developed a unique control system. The decrease of take-over-points in difficult environments creates a strong increase of the operational reliability.

A minimum and monitored chain load No 'slack' during loaded and unloaded running Reports in the event of lack of maintenance Overload safety Maximum availability of the system MPS slaughterline control systems

FCS: F-line Monitoring System The advanced control of the F-line machines based on industrial PC's.

High capacity by 3-axis control Because of minimum waiting times and optimalisation of acceleration and movements Operational within a short period of time, because of intelligent control Reliable because of built in monitoring provisions MPS slaughterline control systems

LCS: Line Control System The lowest level of control by PLC: Programmable Logic Controller.

Installations are built with maximum efficiency from standardised building blocks. These functions are permanently defined, mechanically, hardware wise and software wise in an FPS: Functional Product Specification

The building blocks are extensively developed and are applied again and again. So controls are executed with maximally tested functions.

MPS slaughterline control systemsHow do you, as a customer, experience reliable control?

High availability By means of operator information panels, service messages are adequately passed on. In the event of catastrophes effective measures can be taken. Faster start up After repair or maintenance the installation comes faster into an operational state. Minimum lost time in production Because of a robust control, failures are rare. The availability of the installation is in average >98%. Reliable interfaces Communication based on TCP/IP Ethernet by means of integrated data streams. High level of integration Open communication interfaces. So separate systems can be combined into an integrated control system Proved techniques The applied components proved themselves very well in the meat industry in practice

Control plan The system control is laid down in a control plan. This describes the control logic in all its relevant aspects.

Clear communication about specifications A clear interface description with other systems and system suppliers Fast and managable commissioning

Standard Modules

Each module is laid down in a FPS: Functional Products Specification. With this specification, mechanical structure, hardware and software are defined and laid down.

High level techniques The basics of the F-line are universal movement generators with advanced control. Several operating tools can be placed onto this piece of equipment.

This approach makes that the F-line can be expanded in the future with new functions without adjustments. The system is suitable for a wide capacity range. By applying one or more hand tools in one frame - a so called tandem design or by using serially any capacity can be realised. This also has the advantage of: standard training, less maintenance and less specific spare parts.

Characteristics: Fully automated operation Applicable in a wide range of capacity and carcass weight classes Applicable in existing slaughterlines A constant process quality Reductions of labour costs Ergonomics prevent heavy slaughter activities Hygienic slaughtering process Expandable system Limited operational costs through modular organisation Suitable for a wide range of capacities and carcass weights Applicable in existing slaughterlines Systems for cattle slaughtering MPS supplies industrial cattle slaughterlines which are subject to high requirements regarding quality, hygiene and ergonomics. In the past years, more than 100 complete, automated cattle slaughterlines were installed by MPS, amongst others in Europe, Middle East, China and Japan. The capacity varies from 10 to 140 cattle per hour.

Stunning-bleeding station and Carcass transfer Stunning For the stunning of cattle MPS supplies stunning boxes in several designs.

The advantages using a stunning box are:

Safe working environment for the operating personnel. Ergonomic working environment through the use of positioning and catching plates. Animal friendly stunning through the correct positioning of the animal.

Ritual killings For the ritual killing of cattle, MPS developed a ritual box. This box can also be used for traditional stunning.

The advantages of this ritual box are:

Ergonomic working environment Hygienic process

Bleeding station Bleeding station elevators Bleeding station winch systems - Larger flexibility in the hoisting of animals - Ergonomic working position for the winch man Bleeding conveyor, bleeding shackles and shackle return system. Electric stimulation system for better bleeding Blood collecting and processing systems All corresponding hand tools for the operating personnel

Transfer Systems for efficient and ergonomic transfer of cattle from bleeding shackles onto slaughter hooks.

Transfer hoist for low capacities Transfer conveyors for high capacities Stainless steel transfer platforms All corresponding hand tools for the operating personnel DehidingThe heaviest job in the slaughter process is dehiding. The desire to simplify these activities and the still stricter hygienic requirements led MPS to develop advanced machines. They support the slaughtering personnel as optimum as possible at the dehiding position.

MPS also supplies equipment, such as adjustable lifting platforms and hand tools, for the pre-hiding slaughter steps such as the dehiding of hind legs, removing udders and tying the fat end.

Removing the head For removal of the heads MPS delivers systems, which transport the heads to the head wash cabinet and afterwards fed automatically into a transport conveyor.

Head removal system lift and transport system to the head wash cabinet for a head shower Lifting system for infeed of the heads into the transport conveyor Heads positioning and lifting system for ergonomic inspection Advantages Hygienic way of operating Minimum cross contamination The downward vertical movement prevents cross contamination of the meat by the dirty hide. Ergonomics: Because of the functional working positions for the slaughtering personnel. Minimal damages of hide and meat.

GORILLA 50-80 cows per hour

GORILLA COMPACT 20-50 cows per hour Removing white and red organsMPS supplies several solutions that create ergonomic working circumstances for the slaughtering personnel and the veterinary inspectors.

Removal of organs

Ergonomic adjustable platforms Belt transporters for catching and transporting of paunches Paunch tray conveyor Conveyors for red organs, udders and heads Ergonomic organ removal system Shower for red organs Besides the earlier mentioned systems, MPS supplies equipment for splitting of carcasses and several hand tools.

Advantages Ergonomic working positions Hygienic process

MPS supplies several heavy duty overhead conveyor systems for different applications:

Carcasses hung on hooks, shackles or chains Meat racks, white and red organs and hides The technology patented by MPS differs from those of competitors relating to chains, gears and control.

Because of the combination of these techniques an extended life time can be guaranteed.

FreeTeeth© gears

The replaceable, self adjusting synthetic teeth are an example.

Extended chain life Minimal downtime Low maintenance costs Automatic adjustment of chains

Cooling MPS has adjusted the storage and transport system to the latest developments:

The newest development is the MPS MPD-system. The Multi Point Drive system for conveyors with more than three drives on one chain.

The conveyors can be equipped with a MPS EcoChain which has a lower grease consumption.

MPS Storage conveyors Specially developed drive chains equipped with carriers.

PLC controlled rail switch monitoring systems Computer controlled Warehouse Management System, interfacing with central computer systems.

The MPS WMS© - Warehouse Management System

Besides the PLC-control of automated storage and transport systems in cold store, MPS also supplies a Warehouse Management System that independently recognises the cold store tracks.

Shipping For an efficient shipment of the carcasses or meat racks, MPS has several solutions for the loading of trucks:

Depending on the place and the conveyor load, each individual drive is separately controlled. This control algorithm has been created based on years of experience.

Benefits

The MPS WMS© - Warehouse Management System.

This system uses the most modern PC-techniques. The system communicates with the PLC and claims the cold store rails independently. Via PC-terminals track use is visualized and orders can be entered.

Visualisation of storage tracks as source of information Extensive reporting and status overviews Link with other operating systems Traceability of carcasses at any moment

Slaughterline control systems Well thought and tested concepts in hardware and software.

Therefore tailor made solutions are offered on all levels. From industrial systems to PLC-controls.

> ERP > WMS > HDCS > MDS > CSS > FCS > LCS

ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning The operating results of the companies that use our installations depend to a large degree on the decisions made in the production process.

MPS is able to connect to almost all existing operating control systems. In cooperation with system partners, it is also possible to realize complete control systems.

MPS slaughterline control systems

WMS: Warehouse Management System The MPS cold store control and information system, depending on the requirements, is available in several possible configurations.

MPS slaughterline control systems

HDCS: Hook Destination Control systems HDCS is an addition to LCS. It takes care of a monitored hook control.

Hooks arrive at the destination under monitor control Logging function for the tracing of hooks MPS slaughterline control systems

MPS slaughterline control systems

FCS: F-line Monitoring System The advanced control of the F-line machines based on industrial PC's.

LCS: Line Control System The lowest level of control by PLC: Programmable Logic Controller.

The building blocks are extensively developed and are applied again and again. So controls are executed with maximally tested functions.

MPS Meat LogisticsMPS designs and realizes systems for the partitioning, processing, storage and automated order picking of meat and meat products. These systems are supplied to the meat processing industry and to central meat processing organisations of supermarket chains.

The integral solutions and separate problems are characterized by consequent efficient processes: MPS supplies the solutions for cutting rooms:

from traditional to industrial, from 800 carcasses per week to 800 carcasses per hour, from table boning to pace boning. Besides supplying cutting rooms with the table boning principle -Danish concept- that characterizes itself by the boning on cutting tables, MPS also offers the popular pace boning principle.

Pace boning MPS successfully realised cutting rooms according to the pace boning principle in recent years.

With pace boning the belt on which the gross products are supplied is also the work bench for the boner. The products are transported with low speed, so each employee can carry out his own process step. Finally the product will be processed in several steps into main and by-products.

Process sorting The by-products, that come off from the different process areas, are gathered and sorted in crates. Constant quality The main product is finished at the end of the line and will be transported after checking. In this way the process supplies a constant quality. Efficiency The pace boning principle results in an efficiency improvement up to 30%, because many actions have become defunct. High utilisation of personnel Pace boning is the solution for personnel shortage. The efficiency of unskilled personnel is great, because the required education level is low. All without deminishing the quality level.

Table boning This is a further development of the classical boning on cutting tables. With new additions that meet the requirements in the field of hygiene and ergonomics.

Characteristics:

High efficiency Flexibility From low to high capacity Low maintenance Hygiene Ergonomic work places, adjustable platform heights Cleanable constructions, folding side guards, integrated cleaning systems. Large scale industrial cutting rooms according to the concepts of table boning or pace boning. They are characterized by:

A high degree of efficiency Statistic process monitoring Efficiency monitoring per group or individual employee Traceability

First cut sawing knives

dividing of middles

Head deboning lineEfficient head boning Traditionally boning or manually peeling of heads requires highly intensive effort related to the net yield. Cost effective head deboning is possible with the patented MPS head deboning line. It is possible to work with less qualified personnel and lower operational costs.

It is possible to carry out the head boning more cost effectively with less and lower qualified personnel, by:

A sophisticated conveyor system For the transport of heads with a unique head holder. Process sorting The head meat that has been taken off, is removed after being sorted in the process. Accessibility of heads By mechanical means and a good accessibility of the heads to be boned. Ergonomic work places

Sophisticated ergonomics Good ergonomics are a requirement for labour intensive tasks. It also adds to efficient and fast processing. Fast processing will enhance the quality of the final product.

Good ergonomics can be attained by:

A head supply system with head holders where the heads are alternately with the jaw side or the skull side up. In this way the head is properly accessible. There will be no contamination by individual clamping of the heads. Sorted removal of the separated head meat parts

Extensive mechanisation The heads line has a large number of automated functions:

Automatic cutting of the inner cheeks Automatic drilling of the eyes Automatic removal of the skull mask Automatic cutting of the temple meat Automatic removal of the ears Automatic pulling of the jaw Automatic boning of the nose MPS has a great number of modular transport systems available. During the development of these modules, price/performance, low operating costs and reliable crate transport were the basics

MPS transport functions:

Conveyor tracks Roller tracks, steel apron conveyors, chain conveyors Pushers and switches Elevators: the MPS Tray Movers Heading and lowering elevators with equal level crossings

Characteristic for all functions:

Low operational costs Because of exclusive use of durable materials, maintenance costs are very low. Simple cleaning Well thought constructions enable simple cleaning. Continually monitored buffers Crate transport is guaranteed. Bends, junctions, level crossings, heading and lowering elevators are designed in such a way, that crates can never stick. Long life time because of continuous crate flow. Inserting and exiting of crates, weighing, scanning are carried out without stopping the conveyors. This enhances the life time considerably, because the number of start/stops is limited.

A new generation of crate elevators: the MPS Tray Movers

Automatic storageA reliable and efficient delivery comes with automated storing of products. With the MPS automatic storage, you can optimally anticipate on the needs of the customer.

To be able to offer a solution for every specific customer, MPS developed a modular concept. An automatic storage system comprises of 3 components:

A storage buffer Meat Movers for input and output of crates Buffer control and management system

More about the MPS Meat Movers Buffer control systems

Advantages Short response times and high flexibility. It is possible to react quickly to requirements and order changes of customers. Always an actual overview of the stock Therefore a 100% overview of delivery possibilities. Guaranteed First-in-First-out Because of monitored buffer loading. Disengaging departments With an automatic crate buffer the operator can work independently of the system load. Departments such as cutting rooms, processing, packaging, price labelling and shipping are disengaged and can therefore work independently of each other.

Storage buffers Several types of scaffolds can be supplied. All made from stainless steel.

Single place racks Double place racks Racks for crate piles Roll on racks Each rack type can be equipped with 1 or 2 Meat Movers on a rail Each system is customer specific Each logistic system is specific because of the environment of the customer.

These concept determining factors are:

Assortment; number of different articles Number per article Delivery structure Required service level

MPS MM-Meat Movers The key to efficient storage

For an efficient storage and reliable accounting of meat products, storage buffer, input, output and control must cooperate seamless. For this reason MPS developed a series of modular crate manipulators.

The Meat Mover is a combination of a light construction with an advanced control;

Meat Mover Control System: MACS

The advantages:

High capacity Short cycle times by optimization of acceleration, travel times and waiting times because of integration of mechanics and control (mechatronica). No waiting times No delay because of communication with overhead systems. Only the passing on of a destination is sufficient. Combination orders Input and output orders can be processed in one cycle. Complete utilization of storage area Because of minimal installation room. Reliable Because of built in monitoring facilities. Operational within a short time Fast start up through intelligent control. Easy to clean Because of the hygienic design. Maintenance friendly

Minimum installation room The Meat Mover is designed for minimum installation room for a maximum utilization of the storage capacity.

Maximum utilization of height because of low crate input and output position. Double capacity in the same space with 2 Meat Movers on 1 rail.

Flexibly employable Because of the modular construction of the machine and of the MCS control, for which a destination is sufficient, the Meat Mover can be used in any operational area. Within the concept it is even possible to place several Meat Movers on 1 rail.

Variable in building height. Several crate handling modules. Several machines on 1 rail for flexibility in handling of workload and storage positions; each storage position is on two sides accessible. Employable for each overhead control system. An optional Warehouse Management System.

Reliable because of internal monitoring Because of special provisions in the systems a 100% reliable concept has been created. Suitable for the heaviest tracking and tracing requirements by:

Complete monitoring of crate handling, because of the possibility of scanners on the Meat Mover. No 'lost' crates in the system any more. Integrated backup system. Even after a total power failure, it is not necessary to remove crates by hand!

Fast start up because of intelligent contol In complete logistic projects starting up is a very critical phase. The faster the phase is finished, the faster the installation will contribute to the operating results. MPS garantuees a fast start up by:

Site test and adjustment can be carried out independently of an overhead system by the destination controlled MCS. Automatic calibration of scaffold positions.

Designed for hygiene The Meat Movers have been designed to function in the demanding environment for food storage:

Easy to clean. Special FoodCoat, resistant to specific cleaning agents. Suitable for damp and cold environments.

Maintenance friendly Open design for maximum accessibility. Remote diagnosis through the MCS. Automatic calibration function. The advantages summarized Complete utilization storage Flexible employment Reliable accounting Suitable for tracking and tracing Fast start up Low operational costs Hygienic Optional Warehouse Management System

Key function for storage 11 Meat Movers for logistics at Rasting

Order pickingTodays high requirements for short delivery times, high reliability of delivery and high efficiency levels require the use of automated systems in the primary process.

MPS supplies systems that bring articles and order picking together.

Person to product

Order picking systems utilizing flow racks with automatic loading by Meat-mover. Product to person

Especially with small assortment sizes an ideal solution. Advantages

Flexible in assortment

Changes in assortment, for example because of growth of seasonal influences, and assortment sizes are simple to implement by changing shaft assignment. Zero fault!

Because of continually guaranteed reliability Accelerated delivery

The customer experiences a faster delivery because waiting times for monitoring have become defunct. Efficient order picking

Up to 500 picks per hour /per person.

Empty crates logisticsAn optimum availability of clean, empty crates in the production area is very important. MPS supplies total solutions for empty crates.

MPS supplies integral solutions for empty crates:

Empty crate buffers Stackers Unstackers Input and output manipulators for empty crate buffers: MPS Stack Movers Washing machines and dryers

Empty crate buffers

Empty crate buffers are necessary as a buffer against irregular supply of return crates.

MPS buffers have the following advantages:

Flexibility in crate type It is possible to store different crate types into the same buffer. Maximum utilization of floor area The MPS buffers have no limits for buffer length and buffer width. Simply expandable Because of this the buffer size can grow with the company.

Crate washing machines

Pass through washing machines inclusive drying tunnels have the following advantages:

Low germination rate and residual moisture contents When using sufficient washing zones, the crates comply to the applicable hygienic requirements regarding residual moisture and germination rate. Low operational costs Minimal use of energy and water per washed crate. High availability Logistic process automationWell thought and tested concepts in hardware and software.

MPS has its own engineering department for the process automation of installations. MPS can combine expertise in meat logistics with process automation. Therefore we can offer tailor made solutions on all levels. From industrial systems to PLC-controls.

> ERP > WMS > TDCS > MCS > LCS

ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning The operating results of the companies that use our installations depend to a large degree on the decisions made in the production process.

The identification, storing and handling of process data enables the management to make proper decisions for the production planning. So flexibility increases and you can better anticipate on the requirements of customers and changes in the market.

MPS is able to connect to almost all existing operating control systems. In co-operation with system partners it is also possible to realize complete control systems.

MPS Logistics Process Automation

WMS: Warehouse Management System The MPS buffer control and information system

Fast reaction to requirements from customers and changes in orders. Always an actual stock overview. 100% overview of delivery possibilities. Guaranteed First-in-First-out, because of monitored buffer loading. Standard software, SQL database. Everywhere retrievable, terminals on web client structure.

MPS Logistics Process Automation

TDCS: Tray Destination Control System TDCS is an addition to LCS and takes care of monitored crate control.

The system controls the transport from an identification point to a destination, relating on crate identification. This can be a barcode or a transponder. Transport decisions are made depending on crate number and destination code.

Crates arrive at the destination under monitor control. Logging function for the tracing of crates.

MPS Logistics Process Automation

MCS: Meat Mover Control System

The advanced control of the Meat Movers is based on industrial PC's.

High capacity of Meat Movers. Because of minimum waiting times and optimization of acceleration and travel times. No waiting times because of communication with overhead systems. Only the passing on of a destination is sufficient. Combining of input and output orders. Operational in short time, because of intelligent control. Reliable because of built in monitoring provisions.

MPS Logistics Process Automation

LCS: Line Control System The lowest level of control by a PLC: Programmable Logic Controller.

Installations are built with maximum efficiency from standardized building blocks. These functions are permanently defined, mechanically, hardware wise and software wise.

These are extensively developed and are applied again and again. So controls are executed with maximal tested functions.

MPS Logistics Process Automation
   What do you, as a customer, notice of a reliable control?

High availability Because operator information panels service messages are adequately passed on. In case of catastrophes effective measures can be taken.

Faster start up After repair or maintenance the installation comes faster into the operational state.

Minimum lost time in production Because of a robust control, failures are rare. The availability of the installation is on average >98%.

Reliable interfaces Communication based on TCP/IP Ethernet by means of integrated data streams.

High level of integration Open communication interfaces. So separate systems can be combined to an integrated control.

Proved technology The applied components proved themselves very well in the meat industry in practice.

Control plan The system control is laid down in a control plan. This describes the control logic in all its relevant aspects.

Clear communication about specifications. A clear interface description with other systems and system suppliers. Fast and manageable commissioning

Standard Modules

Each module is laid down in an FPS: Functional Products Specification.

With this mechanics, hardware and software are defined and laid down. AQUAReliable and clear AQUA can treat wastewater to any desired quality. AQUA offers an exceptional wide range of processes and Stork equipment.

Which process sequence and equipment are most suited for you? AQUA explains your options and helps you to select the right system.

MPS AQUA's systems, equipment and services cover all aspects of waste water treatment and related matters

Primary treatment Secondary treatment Tertiary treatment Sludge processing Services

Knowledge of the source AQUA cooperates closely with leading producers of production equipment. This enables us to anticipate to changes in production processes and continue to build trouble-free treatment systems.

Red meat slaughter & meat processing: MPS Textile: Stork Textile Dairy: Stork Food & Dairy systems Rendering & fat foundry: Tremesa Rendering Convenience food: Stork Titan Poultry processing: Stork PMT, Stork Gamco AQUA in depth experience with waste water treatment in:

Meat processing Fish processing Pet food Potatoes, vegetables and fruit processing Several chemical industries

Full-line supplier AQUA's supply consists of the range of water treatment and related systems.

  Screens 
Flotation Units
 
  
Flocculators and Tank reactors

Sludge water separation systems  
Anaerobic biological systems

Direct support

Reliable and Clear We have unrivalled knowledge of your production process and its effect on your wastewater. We make complicated matters clear and simple. We minimize your total cost of ownership. We are a full-line OEM producing our equipment and systems in-house in our own state-of-the-art equipped factory.

Services Online operator support 24-hours help desk On-site support, evaluation and training On-site jar-tests On-site pilot tests.

Water treatmentAQUA can treat your waste water to any desired quality. AQUA has an exceptional wide program of processes and equipment to its disposal.

Primary treatment Processes use physical or chemical methods to remove contamination

Filtration Coagulation Flotation Sedimentation Secondary treatment Processes that use micro organisms to break down contamination.

Anaerobic biological treatment Aerobic biological treatment Tertiary treatment Processes that break down or remove the residual contamination.

Tertiary treatment

Removal of Inorganic substances Fine filtration Removal of dyes & colour agents Oxidation Disinfection FiltrationCoarse solids can block and damage sewers to wastewater treatment equipment and might contain hard to remove substances that may leach out. Applying a screen can easily prevent these problems.

AQUA manufactures the following screens:

In-sewer screens Advantage: no prior pumping required.

Scraped screen plates Step screens Bar screens Out-of-sewer screens Requires prior pumping. Advantage: placement freedom & better HACPP compliant. These screens do not have to be placed near the sewer and can be placed far away from a production location.

Static screens Internally-fed rotary screens Largely self-cleaning externally-fed rotary screens The filter elements consist of difficult to clog wedge shaped slots. The rotary screens contain two standard cleaning systems: scraper blades and spray nozzles.

For static screens AQUA provides two optional cleaning systems: vibrating screen plate and moving spray arm. FiltrationCoarse solids can block and damage sewers to wastewater treatment equipment and might contain hard to remove substances that may leach out. Applying a screen can easily prevent these problems.

AQUA manufactures the following screens:

In-sewer screens Advantage: no prior pumping required.

For static screens AQUA provides two optional cleaning systems: vibrating screen plate and moving spray arm. Advantages Prevents blocking of down-stream sewers and equipment Essential treatment component Minimal investment

FlotationIncreases buoyancy of suspended solids by adhesion of microscopic small air bubbles, causing rapid separation.

AQUA produces 2 different types of dissolved-air-flotation (DAF) unit:

The FH series, counter-flow plate technology

The new DAFINCI series, DAF-units without plate packs

The FH series

Large capacity in a compact unit.

Available in capacities of up to 565 m3/hour (2500 GPM).

The new DAFINCI series Low maintenance units that produce exceptionally dry sludge. Able to handle extremely polluted water. Available in capacities of up to 235 m3/hour (1050 GPM).

Sediment removal All AQUA DAF-units can be equipped with a bottom auger for automatic sediment removal.

Saturation systems Micro air bubbles are formed by decreasing the pressure of the air saturated water. To accomplish this, a part of the effluent first has to be pressurized and saturated with air. For this purpose AQUA has two different saturation systems available:

Inside-recirculation-pump-saturation Relatively high power consumption, but dissolves air so fast, that no buffer needs to follow the pump. After-recirculation-pump-saturation Relatively low power consumption, but dissolves air slower, requiring a buffer to follow the pump to accomplish saturation. CoagulationCoagulation enables a simple pre-treatment to remove emulsified pollution from the water by agglomerating it into suspended particles.

AQUA supplies several MPS coagulation systems:

Iso electrical point coagulation Decreases the repellent force that acts between particles through neutralization of the negatively charged proteins. This coagulation method uses common acids and has no adverse impact on sludge quality. Ion exchange coagulation Decreases the distance in which the repellent force that acts between the emulsified particles reduces. The emulsion breaks when the attractive force exceeds the repellent force on any given distance from the emulsion particle. Besides traditional coagulants based on Ferric and Aluminum, AQUA has several organic coagulants at its disposal without the adverse impact on sludge quality of traditional coagulants.

Reactors AQUA CSTR - Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor

The CSTR feature uneven mixing-energy distribution, long retention time and a wide active flow range.

CTSR's are available in capacities up to 660 m3/hour (3000 GPM).

AQUA PFL - Plug Flow Reactor PFL feature even mixing-energy distribution, short retention time and a narrow active flow range. PFL’s are available in capacities of up to 340 m3/hour (1,500 GPM). Advantages low base price, maintenance free and no running costs.

Co-precipitation: LOCO® AQUA's LOCO® - LOw running COsts - process, is a revolutionary new way to break a protein emulsion. So far this simple and at the same time complex process has been made available for a limited number of proteins; its currently a big hit in the cheese industry.

AQUA is continuously developing the LOCO® process to tailor it to other proteins, as to make it available for other industries in the future. SedimentationAQUA has several settling systems at her disposal, which differ in required space, civil works and equipment price. Ideal for the treatment of wastewater that contains sediment and little floating matter.

Most of our settling systems are designed to treat the entire wastewater flow.

Sand separator The exception is our sand separator, a classifier, specially designed for the dewatering of sediment/water mixtures that are released from other types of settling systems or from flotation units.

In the sand separator the sediment is slowly transported upwards in an inclined gutter, where it is compressed and dewatered once it is conveyed above the water level.

The sand separator eliminates one of the most unpleasant activities in water treatment -emptying sand gutters-.

Anaerobic biological treatmentAQUA supplies two anaerobic processes: anaerobic lagoons and UASB - Upflow Anearobic Sludge Blanket - reactors.

The anaerobic lagoon: usually ambient temperatures and long retention times; 7 to 20 days. UASB: elevated temperatures -mesophile 30 to 35 0C (85 to 95 0F), thermophile 52 to 55 0C (125 to 130 0F)- and short retention times; 8 hours to 4 days. Transfers pollution partly into ammonia, carbon dioxide, water and hydrogen sulphide.

Complete breakdown of pollution is rarely possible, additional treatment is usually required to comply with effluent demands. Advantages

Low energy consumption Generates biogas Low sludge production Handles highly polluted water Sludge treatmentBeing a complete wastewater solution supplier AQUA offers you multiple solutions for sludge treatment as well.

Filter belt press Continuous systems that dewater sludge between two filter belts. The belts are continuously cleaned. Chamber filter press Discontinuous systems where sludge is pumped into chambers covered by a filter medium. After reaching final pressure, the press is opened, the sludge cakes are removed and the chambers cleaned. After which the press is ready for the next cycle. Gravity settling tank A large storage tank with drain valves at different levels. In this tank the sludge is allowed to separate. Excess water can be removed by the drain valves. Main advantage is the minimal investment required. Decanter centrifuge A fast continuous system. Through a centrifugal force thousands times the gravitational force, an excellent dewatering is achieved.

ASR Aerobic Sludge Reactor AQUA continues its succesful marketing of a new and highly innovative system for the treatment of sludges from wastewater treatment systems.

The system is called AQUA ASR which stands for Aerobic Sludge Reactor. Besides the treatment of sludges, the system can (in particular cases) also be implemented as a highly efficient biological pre-treatment. So far this system has been installed succesfully at 50 customer sites.

An important reason for those customers to invest in the AQUA ASR is the short pay-back time of the investment, typically between 1 and 2 years.

The system is characterized as follows :

(i) A Very Efficient System The AQUA ASR system is a biological aerobic digester with a completely new approach. It treats heavy loaded effluents with better results than classical methods, i.e. smaller size and running costs up to 9 times lower than the current most efficient alternative processes.

Compared to conventional systems, the ASR system is characterized by its simple and reliable operation, its low running cost and the small surface requirement. Furthermore it requires very little maintenance which can easily be executed by your staff. These characteristics have already been demonstrated in numerous plants and applications throughout France.

(ii) Many Fields of Application The range of applications for the AQUA ASR system is extremely wide. Besides the mentioned fields of application, it is able to deal with all biodegradable wastes. Now, reactors have already been put into service in various domains either industrial or public :

àFats, Animal wastes (pig manure, poultry wastes,…), Biological pre-treatment, Lixiviates, Wastewater treatment (fats and sludge, waste water , thermophilic stabilization), Emptying waste. The system is patented in more than 70 countries including all the European countries, the United States and Japan.

PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN REDUCING THE DAILY COST OF YOUR OPERATION WITH SHORT RETURN ON INVESTMENT. Advantages

Recycling of sludge Excellent dewatering Low investment

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