Professional Food Processing Machinery Manufacturer
This project documents how a Yuerui Machinery customer deployed our equipment to solve a specific production challenge. The installation details, throughput data, and ROI figures below are shared with the customer’s written consent. Company names are withheld per mutual NDA terms.
Project Background
The customer approached Yuerui after experiencing persistent bottlenecks in their rotary ham slicer cured meat factory workflow. Their existing process relied on a combination of manual labor and aging equipment that could not keep pace with growing order volumes. Key pain points included inconsistent product quality, rising labor costs, and difficulty meeting food-safety audit requirements from their retail and export customers.
Site Assessment and Equipment Selection
Yuerui’s engineering team conducted a two-day on-site assessment covering floor layout, utility connections, product mix, and shift scheduling. Based on the audit findings, we recommended the equipment shown above – selected from our standard rotary ham slicer cured meat factory product family and configured specifically for the customer’s product dimensions and throughput targets.
The scope of supply included:
- Core cutting machine matched to the customer’s product specifications
- Custom infeed and discharge conveyors integrated with existing line height
- PLC control system with recipe storage for multiple product formats
- Safety guarding, emergency stop circuits, and two-hand operator controls
- Spare parts kit and operator training for 10 staff members
Installation and Commissioning
The installation was completed over a scheduled three-day plant shutdown to minimize production disruption. Yuerui technicians handled mechanical setup, electrical connection, PLC programming, and conveyor alignment. On day four, the line ran trial production with the customer’s actual product, and cut parameters were fine-tuned to match the target specifications. Formal handover took place on day five after the customer’s quality team signed off on 500 sample units.
Production Results After 90 Days
The customer collected production data over the first 90 days of operation. Headline metrics included:
- Line throughput increased by 45-55% compared to the previous manual operation
- Product weight variance reduced from plus or minus 7% to plus or minus 1.2%
- Direct labor on the affected station reduced from 5 operators to 1
- Zero reportable workplace injuries on the new line
- Estimated payback period of 16 months based on combined labor and yield savings
Quality and Food Safety Outcomes
Beyond throughput gains, the customer reported a measurable improvement in product quality. Retail customers who had previously sent corrective-action requests noted that portion uniformity was now consistently within specification. The food-grade stainless construction and tool-free sanitation design reduced daily cleaning time by 35 minutes, and the plant passed its third-party HACCP audit with no major non-conformances on the new line.
Operator Feedback
The plant manager highlighted that operator adoption was faster than expected, thanks to the PLC touchscreen interface and pre-loaded cutting recipes. New operators reached full production speed within two shifts, compared to the two-week learning curve on the old manual line. The two-hand safety controls and interlocked guards also gave the safety officer confidence to reduce supervisory staffing on the line.
Next Steps and Expansion Plans
Following the success of this installation, the customer has initiated discussions with Yuerui about expanding the line with additional processing stations – including an automatic portioning scale and vacuum packaging integration. A second phase is planned for the next fiscal year to handle the customer’s projected 30% volume growth.
Request a Similar Assessment for Your Facility
Every Yuerui project begins with a no-obligation process audit. Our engineers will review your product mix, throughput targets, floor layout, and existing utilities, then propose a turnkey solution matched to your operation. Contact our team to schedule your assessment, or explore our full meat processing equipment catalog for additional machine options.
