Food factory equipment varies widely by product type. Four functions run through most food plants: cleaning, processing, packaging, and quality control. Hansheng Automation can machine non-standard parts such as conveyor components, packaging machine parts, and custom molds to customer drawings when standard parts do not fit the application.
Common Equipment in Most Food Plants
Cleaning Equipment
Raw material washers handle incoming ingredients. A CIP automatic cleaning system cleans pipes and tanks in place. Both are basic requirements for hygiene and product safety.
Environment Control Equipment
Air purification equipment keeps the production area within the required cleanliness level. Temperature and humidity monitoring devices track conditions that affect product quality and shelf life.
Quality Control Equipment
Metal detectors should reach a sensitivity of Ф≤0.8 mm. Other inspection instruments include moisture meters and acidity meters. These tools support raw material checks and finished product verification.
Conveying Equipment
Food-grade PU conveyor belts move material and packaged products through the line. Belt material and surface finish should suit the product and the cleaning method used.
Core Equipment by Product Type
Meat Processing Plants
Raw material handling uses a meat grinder, bowl cutter, bone and meat separator, and washer. Processing and forming equipment includes a vacuum tumbler, mixer, sausage stuffer, smoking oven, frying line, and cooking line. Packaging equipment includes a stretch film vacuum packaging machine and an automatic clipping machine.
Dairy Plants
Processing equipment includes a fermentation tank, blending tank, homogenizer, UHT sterilizer, and tubular sterilizer. Packaging equipment includes an aseptic Tetra Pak filler and a plastic bottle filler. A full CIP system is required for cleaning.
Bakery Plants
Raw material handling uses a dough mixer and egg beater. Processing and forming equipment includes a rounding machine, dough sheeter, pastry sheeter, and proofing cabinet. Baking equipment includes a tunnel oven, rotary oven, and fryer. Packaging equipment includes an automatic pillow packaging machine and a nitrogen flushing packaging machine.
Beverage Plants
Water treatment uses a reverse osmosis pure water machine and a sand filter. Blending and sterilization equipment includes a sugar melting kettle, batching tank, and UHT sterilizer. Filling equipment includes a carbonated beverage filler and a cold or hot filling and capping monoblock. Labeling and packaging equipment includes an automatic labeler, shrink wrapper, and carton packing machine.
Key Parameters for Equipment Selection
Material is the first point to check. Food contact parts are usually made of 304 or 316 stainless steel. Capacity should match the line, measured in tons per hour or pieces per minute. Automation level should fit the available labor and the required output. The equipment also needs to be compatible with the existing production line. All units must meet GMP and food contact material safety standards.
Maintenance and Replacement Parts
Regular maintenance should cover seals, valves, conveyor belts, filler nozzles, molds, and cutting blades. Worn parts affect both hygiene and line efficiency. When replacement components are needed, Hansheng Automation can machine non-standard parts to drawing, including conveyor components, packaging machine parts, and custom tooling.
Our precision custom machining capability is not limited to food factory equipment. Hansheng Automation also produces parts for filling machinery, tobacco packaging machinery, and medical devices, along with precision components for yachts and RC cars. From single parts to small batch runs, we machine to customer drawings and deliver parts for assembly.
