In the egg processing industry, every broken egg equates to a direct loss of profit. Statistics show that even well-managed poultry egg enterprises may experience breakage rates of up to 3% to 5% throughout the entire egg cleaning processing line, from collection to washing, grading, and packaging.
The causes of egg breakage are diverse. So, what exactly are the “hidden killers” quietly shattering your profits? More importantly, how can advanced equipment technology eliminate them?
Common causes of egg breakage
- Rough handling: conveyor belts operating at excessive speeds or with excessive vibration cause eggs to collide with one another.
- Hard landing transitions: significant height differences at transfer points between equipment cause eggs to shatter upon impact.
- Improper turns: centrifugal force at conveyor belt curves may cause eggs to crush against each other or collide with guardrails.
- Rigid gripping: excessive force from mechanical grippers or sorting devices creates pressure points on eggshells.
- Inefficient manual handling: accidents during manual egg loading or tray filling due to fatigue or improper technique.
The core solution to these issues is singular: achieving the utmost “gentle handling” throughout the entire automated process.
Taizy egg cleaning processing line
We understand how much you value every single egg. That’s why our fully automated egg cleaning processing line incorporates the principle of “gentle handling” into every design detail, aiming to reduce breakage rates to the lowest levels in the industry.
Smart water bath egg loading and gentle conveying
Traditional method: workers manually place eggs onto a dry conveyor belt, where collisions frequently occur.
Our design: equipped with a water bath egg loading trough, workers simply tip entire baskets of eggs gently into the water. Utilizing water’s buoyancy, eggs naturally separate and are gently conveyed onto the washer’s conveyor belt, eliminating the initial “hard-hitting” step at the source.
Flexible brushes and gentle cleaning
Traditional methods: rigid bristles or excessive water pressure may damage eggshells.
Our design: our egg washer employs specially designed nylon brushes with multiple angles and optimal softness. Combined with warm water sprays, these brushes gently scrub eggs 360 degrees while rolling them. This efficiently removes dirt without harming the protective coating on the eggshell surface.
Seamless integration and smooth transition
Traditional approach: noticeable height differences exist between the equipment.
Our design: from the washer to the dryer and on to the egg grader, we ensure seamless integration between equipment through precision structural design and buffer mechanisms. Eggs glide smoothly along a level path, eliminating any risk of bouncing or falling.
Electronic weighing and precision grading
Our design: the egg grading machine employs a high-precision electronic weighing system. Eggs pass individually through weighing sensors in separate cups, then are sorted into corresponding collection channels based on preset weight grades. The entire process is free from crushing or impact.
Smart tray loading and inkjet printing
Traditional method: manual tray loading is inefficient and prone to errors.
Our design: the optional egg tray loader gently and precisely places graded eggs into trays in a single operation. Subsequently, the egg inkjet printer rapidly prints production dates and other information onto eggshells using non-contact inkjet technology, ensuring no physical contact throughout the process.
Conclusion
Reducing egg breakage rates is not a matter of luck, but of science. From utilizing water buoyancy for cushioning to flexible brush cleaning, and seamless conveying and grading into trays, our equipment is designed to provide the most reliable protection at every potential risk point.
Contact us today to learn how our egg cleaning processing production line safeguards every single egg with the utmost care!