{"product_id":"case-study-major-producer-boosts-slicing-throughput-and-sanitation-performance","title":"Case Study: Major Producer Boosts Slicing Throughput and Sanitation Performance","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1lsbd6t\" data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eChallenge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eA major pork producer was looking for a better solution for slicing \u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"312\"\u003esmoked bone-in pork loin, smoked boneless pork loin, and 1\/2\" thick ham steaks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their existing slicers were creating multiple production challenges, including slow throughput, difficult sanitation, and high knife replacement costs. Another critical requirement was reducing bone fragments and bone dust accumulation as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ekubb3\" data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eSolution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eAfter reviewing the application and production goals, RAM recommended the \u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eMHS ICC-28 Industrial Meat Slicer\u003c\/strong\u003e. The machine was selected for its ability to deliver high-volume slicing performance, consistent slice quality, user-friendly operation, and improved cleanability for demanding food processing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eTo reduce risk for the customer, RAM structured the opportunity as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003edemo-to-purchase agreement\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the machine performed as needed during the trial, the customer would move forward with the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1pfevx8\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eResults\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eOnce the speeds and feeds were properly dialed in, the results were impressive. The MHS ICC-28 produced \u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003enearly zero waste\u003c\/strong\u003e and delivered \u003cstrong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003evirtually all usable slices\u003c\/strong\u003e at a production rate so high that the packaging team struggled to keep up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eRAM demonstrated that a single ICC-28 could outperform \u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003emore than three of the customer’s previous slicers\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating such a significant boost in throughput that the full rollout was delayed until a new packaging line could be installed and expanded from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003etwo sealing lines to nine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eDuring that transition period, the ICC-28 was moved to a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eham steak slicing application\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it was used to slice large ham steaks to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e1\/2\" thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once again, the machine delivered major gains in throughput and ease of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mxx330\" data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eOperational Impact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eThe slicing team appreciated the machine’s simplicity and performance, while sanitation crews saw major improvements in cleanability and the time required to fully sanitize the equipment. With production running more efficiently, fewer employees were needed at the slicing station, allowing labor to be shifted to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eweighing and packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e. The improved sanitation process also helped reduce overall food safety risk on the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ycgkk5\" data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kgk1zi\" data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eHigher slicing throughput\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mxchxv\" data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eNearly zero waste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a1v72f\" data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eVirtually 100% usable slices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14jjveb\" data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eImproved sanitation and faster cleaning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zgvppi\" data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003eReduced knife-related frustration and maintenance costs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dkhtq2\" data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eLess labor required at slicing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1opoavs\" data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eGreater downstream production support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3nj2fw\" data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003eEquipment Featured\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003eMHS ICC-28 Industrial Meat Slicer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003eA high-performance industrial slicer designed for demanding food processing applications where throughput, slice quality, and sanitation matter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAM Equipment and Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48323294626047,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/3342\/7455\/files\/df21d584-d7d5-40a8-a784-71f5be1f7e52.png?v=1774295820","url":"https:\/\/www.rameqpt.com\/products\/case-study-major-producer-boosts-slicing-throughput-and-sanitation-performance","provider":"RAM Service, Equipment and Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}