Oem Egg Packing Machine For Large Poultry Farms
OEM Egg Packing Machine for Large Poultry Farms
Large poultry farms face the challenge of moving thousands of eggs per hour from collection belts to cartons while minimizing breakage and maintaining hygiene. An automated packing system must handle variable egg sizes, operate continuously for multiple shifts, and integrate with existing conveyance lines without requiring major floor‑space redesign.
Operating Principles
The machine receives eggs on a sanitized stainless‑steel inlet conveyor, aligns them using adjustable side guides, and transfers each egg to a pneumatic pick‑and‑place head. The head rotates to orient the egg blunt‑end down, then places it into a pre‑formed carton pocket at a controlled speed to reduce impact force. Sensors detect missing or mis‑oriented eggs and trigger a reject divert before carton sealing.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum throughput | Up to 180,000 eggs/hour (adjustable) |
| Egg size range | 40 mm – 65 mm diameter (custom guides available) |
| Power consumption | 3.5 kW average, 5 kW peak |
| Air supply requirement | 0.6 MPa, 150 NL/min (oil‑free) |
| Machine footprint | 2.2 m (L) × 1.1 m (W) × 1.8 m (H) |
| Control system | PLC with HMI, Ethernet/IP optional |
Material Construction
All contact surfaces are fabricated from AISI 304 stainless steel with a 0.4 mm surface finish to withstand frequent cleaning with alkaline detergents and steam. Non‑contact frames use powder‑coated carbon steel for structural rigidity. Sealing components employ food‑grade EPDM gaskets rated for −20 °C to 120 °C temperature cycling.
Typical Applications
- Inline packing after washing and grading lines in integrated egg processing plants
- Stand‑alone cartoning for farm‑gate distribution where eggs are collected multiple times per day
- Feeding into secondary packaging machines such as tray sealers or palletizers
Customization Options
- Variable lane width from 1 to 6 lanes to match farm output
- Adjustable carton sizes (6‑egg, 12‑egg, 18‑egg, 30‑egg) with quick‑change tooling
- Integration of UV‑C sterilization modules upstream of the packing head
- Data logging package for production traceability (OPC UA compatible)
Quality Control & Testing
Each unit undergoes a factory acceptance test that includes a 24‑hour run at 90 % of rated throughput, measurement of egg crack rate using high‑speed cameras, and verification of carton seal integrity under simulated transport vibration. Documentation provides a test report, material certificates, and a preventive maintenance schedule based on operating hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the machine be adapted to handle free‑range eggs with thicker shells?
A: Yes. The pick‑and‑place head pressure and carton pocket depth are adjustable via the HMI to accommodate shells up to 0.35 mm thicker than standard commercial eggs.
Q: What information is required before a quotation can be issued?
A: Required inputs include target eggs per hour, egg size distribution, carton type and dimensions, available air pressure and voltage, and any required integration points with existing conveyors.
Q: How are export shipments protected?
A: The machine is disassembled into modular sections, each wrapped in corrosion‑inhibiting film, placed in a wooden crate with shock‑absorbing foam, and sealed with humidity‑indicating desiccant packs.
