Industrial-Grade Meat Scales for Butcheries
Meat is a big part of South Africa’s unique braai culture. Whether it is Boerewors, lamb chops, or a proper beef steak, we are suckers for these delicious foods. Although the new generation is ushering in a different viewpoint of the world that disagrees with eating animal products, there are still many meat lovers in South Africa to keep the culture and business going. This is good news for butchers, as they can rely on recurring business from many sources.
However, they need the ideal set of tools and equipment to get the job done. The most efficient way to weigh carcasses is by using industrial-grade scales to accurately determine the weight and the portion sizes before the butcher goes to work. Determining the weight of a carcass is only the first step for butchers. However, it is the most determining and pivotal step to calculate the quantity of cuts from a specific carcass.
It is a common sight to see biltong being hung to dry in a butchery. The smell of the meat and the spices combine into a very alluring aroma for those who love biltong. These strips that hang from the rails to dry can also be measured in weight while hung. A similar concept is applied to hanging scales that butchers use for carcasses. Other butchers prefer to use more conventional methods of weighing carcasses and large cuts of meat. Whatever you prefer, we can supply the equipment that can accurately measure weight for you. We offer two different functions with our selection of industrial weighing machines for butchers. Today, we will discuss the benefits of both and how they can form a crucial part of the butchering process for your business.
Functional Weighing Solutions for Butchers
Being a butcher is a very niche and specialised profession. Many people forget where their braai meat comes from while enjoying a prime cut over the weekend with their friends. There are different cuts for each animal, which must be meticulously executed by the butcher. The first step of the butchering process is to accurately measure the weight of a carcass. This value will determine how much meat can be cut from the carcass, which will determine the quantity of cuts for the butcher. Therefore, heavier carcasses are more likely to yield more cuts. To accurately weigh carcasses, there are a few methods of doing it. Since most butchers prefer to hang their carcasses, it only makes logical sense to add an industrial scale to the rails.
We offer an overhead track carcass scale that is ideal for measuring the weight while the carcass is on the overhead track. Our product fits into track systems that are commonly used at large butcheries and food-processing plants. By adding a meat scale to the track system, the butcher can easily determine which carcass will yield the largest quantity of cuts before removing the carcass from the rails. Therefore, the butcher can simply pick one based on the current weight being displayed as opposed to removing the carcass and weighing it on another piece of industrial equipment. This can drastically speed up the weighing process for large butcheries and food-processing plants that deal with large quantities on a daily basis.
If you are limited for space and do not have access to overhead tracks, we also have a solution for your business. We offer a fold-down meat scale that is ideal for measuring the weight of carcasses. This industrial-grade machine is ideal for butcheries with limited space, as the platform folds back once the carcass is weighed. It can be placed next to a wall to ensure the most functional application for this machine. It is also an ideal choice for butchers that deal with low quantities and specialised meats as opposed to high throughputs. This weighing machine can be mounted to a stand or to a wall. It is also compatible with our weight indicators to ensure that you can accurately note the readings of the weighing machine.
Teraoka is your supplier of quality weighing equipment for your business. Our range of industrial meat scales will give you a feasible solution for any type of butchery. Whether you have an overhead track or room for a fold-down machine, we can supply your business with what would be most suitable. For more info on how we can make your daily operations more fluent, please browse our website for a complete selection of our available products.