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Size Reduction Equipment
Mepaco’s Size Reduction equipment is engineered to help food processors regain control of upstream product flow by breaking, loosening, and singulating frozen or compacted product into a consistent, downstream‑ready format. From dense IQF clusters to bridged or frozen masses that restrict throughput, Mepaco systems apply application engineered, careful mechanical action to reduce large portions, supporting more uniform feeding to conveyors, grinders, or further processing.
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BP3000 Pallet Breaker
The Frozen Pallet Breaker (PB3000), manufactured in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is a powerful machine that automates the frozen pallet-breaking process, alleviating time consuming and unsafe hand feeding, while significantly increasing operational efficiency.
- Increased automation
- Breaks sub-zero temperature frozen meat blocks
- 3000 lb. capacity
- All electric operation
- 30,000 lbs. per hour throughput
- Heavy-duty, robust stainless design
- All-encompassing safety guarding
Controls
- Storage and data acquisition
- HMI (Human Machine Interface)
IQF Separator
The IQF Separator is engineered to mechanically fracture solid frozen totes of IQF product, reducing dense frozen masses into controlled chunks and clusters. This pre‑breaking action conditions the product for downstream processing by producing manageable piece sizes that improve feed-ability into size‑reduction and further processing systems.
- Improved efficiency
- Improved operator safety with full safety cage
Controls
- Manual or automated controls
IQF Cluster Breaker
Our Cluster Breaker streamlines the processing of Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) products, by gently breaking up clusters of frozen products to improve efficiency and consistent product flow to downstream processing equipment.
- Improved efficiency
- Improved operator safety with full safety cage
Controls
- Manual or automated controls
Frequently Asked Questions
Frozen (naked) blocks on pallets that are primarily used in pet food processing.
Yes, spray nozzles are optional.
The equipment can hold 1 to 2 pallets.
The PB3000 can be loaded with an electric dumper, or it can be loaded with a forklift.
The Pallet Breaker can discharge into a metering screw or vat.
The frozen blocks are broken into “baseball” size particles.
The throughput of the Pallet Breaker is 60,000 lbs / hour.
The IQF Breaker used for tempered food products that has been refroze into a large mass.
Yes, spray nozzles are optional on the Cluster Breaker.
The hopper capacity is 60 – 60 Ft3.
The Cluster Breaker is loaded with a tote dumper.
The IQF Cluster Breaker can discharge into a metering screw, belt conveyor or vat.
The Cluster Breaker breaks the food product down to the intended individual size.
IQF products that have been tempered and refroze in a large mass.
The IQF Separator comes in a static or hydraulic actuated
The IQF Separator is loaded with a forklift or pallet jack.
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Dedicated field service, ASME R-stamp repairs, and audit contracts to protect and extend the life of your vessel.
Specialized air-ride transportation for safe, timely, door-to-door delivery of even the most oversized and high-value equipment.
In-house passivation, pickling, and electropolishing to guarantee the precise corrosion resistance and hygienic finish required.