Klapmuts and MecotecEngineering

AdvantagesNo more lifting of heavy cratesLess stress for hangers as well as birds (thus better meat quality)A fully automated system reducing bird handlingLocally built and developed machine with local spares and backup.Maintenance friendly designs reducing downtime and better maintenance

time manageabilityRobust design for the South African environmentState of the art automation system with 19” touch panel PC for self-

diagnostic and problem solving.

Samples of improved designs

The indicated section bolts out enabling the complete shaft with sprockets to be removed for maintenance

The conveyor tracks are assembled with tabs to handle more load

Advantages on the Control side

The new Module loader boasts with the new ABB AC500 automation platform ensuring stability and reliability.

The system has a full self-diagnostic feature that will test all the equipment and sensors when in maintenance mode. In production mode its scans for potential problems and will recommend solutions on the touch panel.

With the new software remote login from anywhere through a network into the plc and system is possible as an optional extra.

Spares and equipment

Equipment and spares are locally available: (all equipment and spares are ISO

9001:2001)SEW geared motorsParker Pneumatics Sneider Group electrical equipmentABB automation productsKSB/Stork pumpsBearings, Chains, sprockets etc. from local

suppliers

Specification

The ModuleLoader is capable of handling 120 000 birds on a 8hr shift (15 000 birds per hr)

With a standard 4 layer module with 3 drawers per layer the total weight, on a standard truck with 24 modules and 50 kg per drawer, will be 14,4 tons

For increased capacity a 5 layer module can be used increasing the tonnage per truck to 18 tons.

Module Dimensions

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