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Fish Processing Conveyors

Fish processing is one of the hardest environments a conveyor works in: wet, cold, salt-laden, carrying product that is soft and marks easily, alongside waste that has to be taken away constantly — in a plant that gets stripped and washed every week. LVP Automation builds stainless steel conveyor systems for fish processing, including two-tier lines that keep product and offal apart.

The system below was built for a processor in Co. Cork and delivered in nine weeks. If you are planning or reworking a line, see conveyor system design. For belting on a line already installed, see conveyor belting, and for washdown-rated units, modular belt conveyors. We are based in Finglas, Dublin 11 and work with processors across Ireland.

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Two-Tier Fillet and Offal Line, Co. Cork
Designing for the Weekly Wash
Common Questions

Two-Tier Fillet and Offal Line, Co. Cork

A fish processor in Co. Cork needed a line that could handle filleting and waste removal at the same time, without the two crossing. We built a two-tier stainless steel system and delivered it in nine weeks.

The top tier carries fillets past operator workstations for cutting and boning. The bottom tier runs directly underneath and takes offal away, fed by waste chutes at each workstation so waste leaves the bench the moment it is cut. The workstations are height-adjustable and carry tool shelves. Both lines run at variable speed between 5 and 15 metres per minute, with the top line carrying up to 50kg and the bottom line 30kg. The whole system comes apart quickly for the weekly tear-down and wash.

What the Line Delivers

  • Stainless Steel Construction: Built in stainless throughout for food contact, wet working and repeated washdown.
  • Two-Tier Processing Line: The top tier was designed for cutting and boning fish fillets, while the bottom tier handled the removal of offal and waste, keeping the process clean and efficient.
  • Adjustable Workstations: Operator workstations adjacent to the top tier were designed with comfort in mind, offering adjustable height settings and tool shelves for easy access during production.
  • Offal Waste Removal: Integrated waste chutes allowed for the direct removal of offal from the workstations to the bottom tier conveyor, ensuring a clean, streamlined process.
  • Variable Speed Control: Both lines featured variable speeds (5-15m/min) to handle different production needs. The top line could transport up to 50kg, while the bottom line handled 30kg.
  • Easy Tear-Down for Cleaning: The conveyor lines were designed for quick disassembly to allow weekly tear-down for thorough washing, maintaining strict hygiene standards.

Designing for the Weekly Wash

In fish processing, the cleaning regime shapes the conveyor more than the product does. A line that cannot be stripped quickly either does not get cleaned properly, or it costs hours of production every week to do it.

That is why the Cork system was built to come apart for a weekly tear-down. It affects almost everything about the build: how sections are joined, where fasteners sit, whether there are enclosed sections that can trap water, and how the frame drains when it is hosed. It is far cheaper to design in than to retrofit, because it is a decision about how the conveyor is constructed rather than which components go on it.

Common Questions

Can one system handle product and waste together? Yes, and keeping them apart is usually the point. The Cork line runs two tiers: fillets along the top past the workstations, offal along the bottom directly underneath, with chutes taking waste off the bench as it is cut.

How fast do the lines run? That build runs at a variable 5 to 15 metres per minute so the speed can be matched to what is being processed. The right range depends on your product and how many operators are on the line.

How much weight can they carry? On the Cork system, up to 50kg on the top line and 30kg on the bottom. Loadings are set from the product and the run length rather than being fixed.

Can the conveyor be stripped down for cleaning? Yes. That line was designed for a weekly tear-down and wash, which is a construction decision taken at design stage rather than something that can be added later.

How long does a line like this take? The Cork system was delivered in nine weeks. Timescale depends on the scope and on what has to be tied into existing equipment, so it is worth asking early rather than assuming.

Do you work on lines you did not install? Yes. We regularly work on conveyors and equipment supplied by others.

Where do you cover? We are based in Finglas, Dublin 11 and work with customers across Ireland.

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