Why Stunning Matters
· Effective Stunning: Immediate unconsciousness in 1-3 seconds, smooth transition to bleeding
· Meat Quality: Proper stunning reduces stress hormones, preventing PSE (Pale, Soft, Exudative) meat
· Worker Safety: Insensate animals present minimal injury risk to operators
· Bleeding Efficiency: Better bleed-out means less blood retention, better appearance and shelf life
Equipment Summary
Code | Equipment | Capacity |
E01 | Three-Point Electric Stunner | 200-1,000/hr |
E02 | Horizontal Stabbing Conveyor | 200-1,000/hr |
E03 | Bleeding Hanging Conveyor | 200-1,000/hr |
E04 | Handheld Electric Stunner | 50-100/hr |
Process Flow
Live Pig Entry → Electrical Stunning (Three-Point / Handheld)
↓
Bleeding (stabbing on conveyor, 3-5 min bleed time)
↓
Bleeding Conveyor (3-5 min bleed time)
↓
Transfer to Washing & Scalding
Selection Guide
Factor | Three-Point Stunner | Handheld Stunner |
Best For | Mid-to-large scale (200+/hr) | Small-scale (<100/hr) |
Escape Rate | <1% | 3-5% |
Labor | 1 operator monitor | 1-2 operators |
Investment | Higher upfront, lower long-term cost | Lower upfront |