Shenzhen Xingtong IOT Technology Co., Ltd.
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Why Meat Cutting Lines Need Traceability
When one animal is cut into dozens of pieces (steaks, chops, roasts), every single piece must be traceable back to the original animal. If a quality issue occurs, you need to recall only the affected batch – not the whole production run.
Without traceability: Recall everything. Huge waste. Customer trust lost.
With one‑code‑per‑item scanning: Scan each cut → link to original animal batch → recall only what‘s needed.
Where Scanning Happens on a Meat Cutting Line
| Station | What You Scan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Slaughter intake | Animal ear tag or rail code | Link all cuts to original animal ID |
| Primal cutting | Each large cut (shoulder, loin, leg) | Create individual code for each piece |
| Portion cutting / slicing | Each steak, chop, or roast | Trace every consumer package back to the animal |
| Vacuum packing | Package Data Matrix code | Link meat to packaging date, weight, expiry |
| Case packing | Case label | Bundle individual packages into a shippable case |
| Palletizing | Pallet label | Link cases to pallet for warehouse tracking |
XTIOT Scanners for Meat Cutting Line Traceability
🔹 XT8601B – Batch Scanner for Cutting Lines
Reads up to 100 codes in one scan – scan multiple cuts on a tray at once
90 codes per second – keeps line moving
Deep learning AI reads codes on wet, bloody, or curved meat surfaces
Detects missing or duplicate codes immediately
IP67 – survives frequent washdowns
Best for: High‑speed portion cutting lines, packing stations
🔹 XT6202HD – Handheld Scanner for Cutting Room
Reads Data Matrix codes on individual cuts
2.4G wireless – connect to your cutting line PC
Point‑and‑shoot – simple for workers with gloves
Reads 1D + 2D codes including QR, Data Matrix
Best for: Primal cutting, manual portioning stations
🔹 XT3001BHD – Hands‑Free Ring Scanner
Wear on finger – both hands free for handling meat
Bluetooth + 2.4G wireless
Batch storage – keep scanning when wireless drops
Lightweight – no fatigue during long shifts
Best for: Busy packing lines, hands‑free operation
🔹 XTS03 – Verification System for Case Packing
Order binding – scanned code auto‑linked to work order
Box‑SN matching – verifies each package inside the case
Quantity check – alarm if too few or too many packed
Workstation lock – line stops until error fixed
Best for: Case packing station, export compliance
Simple Traceability Workflow
Animal arrives at slaughter
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Scan ear tag or rail code → system creates animal batch ID
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Animal is cut into primals (shoulder, loin, leg)
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XT8601B scans each primal code → linked to animal batch
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Portions are sliced (steaks, chops)
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XT6202HD or XT3001BHD scans each portion → still linked to original animal
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Packages are vacuum sealed with Data Matrix label
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XTS03 verifies case contents before sealing
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Cases shipped with full traceability record
What Codes Are Used on Meat Lines
| Code Type | Where | Contains |
|---|---|---|
| Animal ear tag / rail code | At slaughter | Farm ID, animal ID, slaughter date |
| Data Matrix on each cut | On primal and portion cuts | Batch ID, cut type, weight, animal origin |
| Package Data Matrix | On vacuum pack | Batch ID, packaging date, expiry, cut type |
| Case SSCC | On shipping box | Case ID, package count, batch ID |
All codes are linked. One scan at consumer level shows the whole history.
Why Meat Processors Need Scanning
| Problem | Without Traceability | With XTIOT Scanners |
|---|---|---|
| Quality recall | Recall all production – huge waste | Recall only affected batch |
| Customer asks origin | Can‘t answer | Scan code shows farm, date, cut |
| Export compliance | Rejected at border | Full records ready for inspection |
| Mixed batches | Wrong meat in wrong package | System prevents errors |
Why XTIOT for Meat Cutting Lines
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Reads wet / bloody labels | Deep learning AI works on meat surfaces |
| Batch scanning | XT8601B scans 100 cuts at once |
| Hands‑free option | XT3001BHD ring scanner – keep hands for meat |
| Washdown ready | IP67 – survives daily cleaning |
| Error detection | Alerts on missing or duplicate codes |
| Full traceability | From animal to package – one code per item |
Need traceability for your meat cutting line? Contact XTIOT for a solution.
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