The splitting saw is a core piece of equipment for carcass division in modern slaughter lines. Its main function is to accurately and symmetrically split the entire carcass into two halves along the spine after livestock (such as pigs, cattle, and sheep) have undergone preliminary processing including exsanguination and dehairing/skinning. This process is a critical dividing point in the slaughter workflow, directly affecting subsequent precision cutting, aging and cooling, as well as classified processing.
Its core roles are mainly reflected in the following three aspects:
Impacting meat yield and economic benefits: Precise splitting minimizes collateral damage to edible meat, directly ensuring meat yield. The flatness of the cutting surface also affects the convenience and standardization of subsequent division, thereby influencing the integrity and selling price of high-value cuts.
Relating to production safety and hygiene: Modern splitting saws are usually equipped with high-strength safety protection devices and automatic cleaning systems. These can effectively prevent operator injuries and reduce the risk of cross-contamination, serving as an important link in safeguarding a food safety production environment.
Determining production efficiency and capacity: Automated, high-power splitting saws can process carcasses quickly and stably. Their cutting speed and continuous operation capability are among the key bottleneck factors that determine the production rhythm and daily capacity of the entire slaughter line.
In addition, with technological development, intelligent splitting saws integrated with visual recognition, automatic centering, and data traceability functions are becoming a trend. They can automatically identify livestock body shape and spine direction to achieve more precise splitting, further improving meat yield. Meanwhile, production data is connected to management systems, helping slaughter and processing move towards digitalization and refinement.
Therefore, the splitting saw is far more than a simple cutting tool. It is a key equipment integrating mechanical engineering, food safety, and production management. The level of its selection, use, and maintenance is an important indicator to measure the modernization level and core competitiveness of slaughter enterprises.