Meat chilling systems: SprayChill ensures high meat yield

SPRAYING Systems Co. offers an exceptional carcass chilling solution to meat processors across the world and it is now available in South Africa through local representative, Monitor Engineering. The system will typically reduce the total weight loss to about 0.5% or less compared with other spray chilling processes thereby minimising shrinkage and boosting meat yield.

Beef, pork, lamb, game meat processors all seek a better spray system to increase chill room efficiency, ensure complete carcass coverage and lower maintenance needs.

Meat chilling systems: Mitigating evaporative weight loss

The standard process of chilling animal carcasses is to circulate cold, dry air over the hot carcasses. This draws moisture out of the surface which is then lost to evaporation. Over time, this results in shrinkage and weight loss. The fat covering of the carcass will influence the amount of total weight loss. Results will vary between chillers, however typical carcass weight loss is about 1.5% to 3.5%. 

Meat chilling systems: Advanced SprayChill moisture control

The AutoJet® Carcass Chilling Spray System using Spraying Systems Co. advanced nozzle technology, uses sprays of chilled water to offset the evaporative loss of carcass chilling. The precise, focused spray uniformly covers each carcass. The targeted spray quickly reduces the surface temperature, stabilising moisture levels throughout the carcass, preventing shrinkage and preserving product integrity. 

With optimised moisture retention, a chill loss reduction of approximately 2% is achieved, effectively retaining moisture and preserving product weight. Customers have reported that the SprayChill system makes the cold deboning process significantly easier.

Meat chilling systems: Seamless upgrade with SprayChill

SprayChill, which operates alongside existing cooling systems, is a seamless upgrade ensuring enhanced performance and efficiency. The system has an average return on investment of one year. 

Benefits include a higher percentage of body weight retained, savings on energy and refrigeration expenses due to reduced heat load, and a reduction in chiller room floor cleaning as the water on the floor stops blood from drying,

Meat chilling systems: Smart control and remote monitoring

Features include a programmable controller that manages the spray duration and the intervals between sprays. The system is able to control and monitor water pressure and water temperature,

Water use for each spray operation is monitored to avoid excessive waste. Furthermore, the system can be accessed remotely by an AutoJet® engineer for backup assistance

Lower fan speeds and controlled temperature settings reduce energy consumption without compromising performance, and each chill room can be regulated separately. 

Minimal misting reduces condensation and contamination risks, meeting EU-standards for water quality, food hygiene, and consumer information.

Contact grant@monitorspray.co.za for more information. Visit www.spray.co.za