At the industrial level, the rendering process has two primary goals: to dry out the materials and to separate the fat, protein, and bone. With adequate material handling and conveying equipment, it’s possible to do both simultaneously. To ensure your rendering plant is as efficient as possible, here’s a closer look at such equipment.

3 Pieces of Material Handling & Conveying Equipment Used in the Rendering Industry

1. Pre-Breaker

A pre-breaker is an incredibly rugged machine that can process whole carcasses. Pre-breaking is one of the first steps in the rendering process and is responsible for reducing massive materials down to relatively small, consistent-sized particles so that other machines can handle them. The equipment can also separate any foreign substances that might slip through, like metal, without jamming.

2. Shaftless Screw Conveyor

Shaftless screw conveyors can handle bulky materials that contain high moisture content without clogging. They're relatively efficient, especially when compared to other kinds of conveyors, and their configurations are flexible, which means adding one to your existing plant layout is easy.

3. Centrifugal Extractor

Centrifugal extractors separate the fat and oil from the protein. During the first stage, it separates the fat mixture and water from the solids. During the second stage, it separates the fat and water from each other. The resulting materials may be used in food products or other operations like soap-making.

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