Why an Industrial Meat Scale is Essential
Despite the growing new trend of veganism which rejects the consumption of animal products, we are still a nation that loves its T-bone steaks, chops and worsies. Though burgers made from soybeans and tofu may look and even taste convincing, we prefer to enjoy those made from natural lean beef. However, we don’t often think about how they find their way onto a butcher’s counter. They begin as a carcass, as do most of our braai favourites. Using an industrial meat scale to measure its weight accurately helps the butcher to determine how many saleable cuts it will yield. Due to the size and shape of the average carcass, it is not possible to arrive at an accurate weight when employing most other forms of weighing equipment.
Overhead Track Equipment
Abattoirs, large butcheries and food processing plants must handle vast numbers of carcasses every day. The most convenient way to store them and move them from point to point is to suspend them from an overhead track. While one could remove each one from the rail to weigh it, incorporating an overhead industrial meat scale into the track system is simpler, faster and less labour intensive. The carcass remains suspended from the overhead track throughout the operation, and its weight is recorded when it reaches the inline weighing device. The system makes it easier for workers to select the carcass that best suits their immediate needs.
However, while installing an overhead track system can vastly improve efficiency, it is a costly exercise and requires a great deal of room. The expense and space requirements make this option impractical for the smaller butcheries. Fortunately, there is an alternative type of industrial meat scale that is ideal for their needs.
Read more about an Industrial Meat Scale for Your Butchery here.
Fold-down Industrial Meat Scales
Firstly, the fold-down carcass scale is compact. It can be mounted on a stand or attached directly to a convenient wall. Furthermore, the weighing platform can be folded away to save space when it is not in use. More importantly, this model is easy to clean and is compatible with a wide range of digital weight indicators to ensure maximum accuracy – an essential requirement even for a small butchery.
To summarise, there are alternative options, but they cannot match the convenience and accuracy of an industrial meat scale. Nevertheless, as with any form of precision equipment, it is essential to prioritise quality and reliability when deciding what to buy and where to buy it.
There is only one choice for the more discerning buyers in South Africa. Based in Johannesburg, Teraoka S.A. (Pty) provides superior sales and service of precision weighing equipment for the food industry. Please take the time to browse more details of our world-class, fold-down and overhead track industrial meat scales.