Product Overview
The Cattle Carcass Automatic Convey Rail is an automated overhead transportation system specially designed for beef slaughterhouses and cattle processing plants.
After slaughtering, dressing, inspection, and cleaning processes, cattle carcasses need to be transported into chilling rooms for controlled cooling. Traditional manual movement requires high labor input and may affect production efficiency.
This automatic conveyor rail system uses a motor‑driven chain pushing mechanism to move hanging cattle carcasses continuously along the overhead track. It provides stable transportation during chilling, storage, quarter cutting, and deboning processes.
The system is mainly composed of:
closed C‑beam rail track
forged transmission chain
carcass pushing blocks
wear‑resistant walking wheels
drive unit
tensioning device
supporting hangers
The automatic rail design helps slaughterhouses achieve continuous production, reduce manual handling, and improve carcass workflow management.
Working Principle
The automatic carcass convey rail works through an electric drive system.
The motor drives the forged chain installed inside the overhead C‑beam track. The chain is equipped with pushing fingers or blocks that contact the carcass trolley or hooks and move the carcasses forward at a controlled speed.
During chilling operation, the hanging carcasses travel through the cold room according to the preset route and residence time.
The frequency conversion control system can adjust transportation speed according to:
production capacity
chilling time requirements
processing schedule
After completing the chilling process, carcasses can continue automatically to the next processing area.
Main Features
1. Continuous Automatic Transportation
The system replaces manual carcass movement and allows continuous operation in modern beef processing plants.
2. Heavy Duty Rail Structure
The equipment uses a closed C‑beam overhead track structure, providing:
strong load capacity
stable running performance
long service life
3. Forged Chain Drive System
The transmission chain is manufactured with high‑strength forged components, suitable for heavy beef carcass transportation.
4. Hygienic Food Processing Design
Main components can be manufactured using:
stainless steel
hot galvanized steel
The structure is designed for wet and low‑temperature slaughterhouse environments.
5. Stable Carcass Movement
The high polymer wear‑resistant walking wheels reduce friction and ensure smooth operation.
6. Adjustable Conveying Speed
Optional frequency conversion control allows operators to adjust the transportation speed according to production requirements.
7. Suitable for Large Chilling Rooms
The rail system can be customized according to:
cold room length
production capacity
factory layout
carcass weight
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
| Product Name | Cattle Carcass Automatic Convey Rail |
| Model | QE‑C301‑I |
| Application | Beef carcass chilling transportation |
| Driving Type | Electric motor chain drive |
| Rated Voltage | 380V / 50Hz / 3 Phase |
| Motor Power | 3 kW |
| Rail Height | Approx. 3.6 m |
| Push Block Distance | 1800 mm |
| Track Type | Closed C‑beam overhead rail |
| Chain Type | Forged chain with pushing fingers |
| Walking Wheel | High polymer wear‑resistant wheel |
| Material Option | Hot galvanized steel / Stainless steel |
| Control Mode | Automatic / Frequency conversion control |
| Remark | Technical specifications are based on EME QE‑C301‑I published information. |
Application
The Cattle Carcass Automatic Convey Rail is widely used in:
Beef Slaughterhouses
Installed in chilling rooms to automatically transport hanging beef carcasses after slaughter processing.
Meat Processing Plants
Suitable for plants producing:
chilled beef
frozen beef
export beef products
boneless beef cuts
Integrated Cattle Processing Lines
The system can connect with:
carcass washing machine
carcass weighing system
quarter carcass cutting saw
carcass transfer machine
deboning conveyor system
Application Case
Automatic Chilling Conveyor System for Beef Processing Plant
A beef slaughterhouse required an automatic transportation solution between carcass processing and cold storage areas.
The original manual transportation method caused:
high labor cost
inconsistent movement speed
difficulty controlling chilling time
After installing the cattle carcass automatic convey rail:
carcasses moved automatically through the chilling room
production flow became more stable
operators reduced manual handling work
cold room management became easier
The system was customized according to the customer's chilling room size and daily slaughter capacity.
Advantages
1. Improved Production Efficiency
Automatic transportation allows continuous carcass movement and reduces waiting time.2. Better Chilling Process Control
Stable conveying speed helps maintain consistent carcass cooling time.3. Reduced Labor Cost
The system minimizes manual pushing and handling operations.4. Hygienic Operation
Closed overhead transportation reduces unnecessary contact and improves meat hygiene.5. Long‑Term Reliability
Heavy‑duty chain drive and industrial rail structure ensure stable operation in demanding slaughterhouse environments.6. Customized Layout Design
The rail route can be designed according to:
● chilling room dimensions
● production capacity
● processing workflow
