Automatic leaf lard removal Automatic leaf lard removal Leaf lard removal (flare fat removal) is one of the " toughest " processes in the slaughtering of pigs. The process is physically demanding to do manually and complicated to do with handtools. With Marel's new M-Line Leaf Lard Remover (MLR), robots are now able to do the job precisely, efficiently, and without damage of carcass surface. The most challenging aspect of leaf lard removal is in gripping and pulling the leaf lard in the right direction upwards from the lower part of the lard inside the belly. Performing the job manually by gripping onto the edges of the lower leaf lard is very rugged on the hands. Conversely, pulling the leaf lard off the carcass in an upwards movement repetitively is straining on the operator's body. Semi-automatic solutions are currently available. However, they typically require an additional pre-cutting operation to enable the pulling tool to accurately grasp the leaf lard. This may actually also cause damage to the inner belly and rib cage. The robot is the solution The new robotic solution M-Line Leaf Lard Remover (MLR) eliminates the steps of manual processing and the need for any pre-cutting. There is no need for manual scarfing or scraping of the lard tip end, neither a need to protect the diaphragm from being damaged. Even kidney offal may remain inside the carcass while leaf lard pulling if the customer's process requires so. The system bases the pulling process through accurate 3D scanning of the inner belly of each half carcass. Two independent robots work together on each carcass, respectively pulling the left and right sides of the leaf lard off the carcass. Hanging installation New to the M-Line Leaf Lard Remover lineup is a hanging version of the robot installation. The hanging version simplifies hygiene and increases floor space, which can instead be used for Dolavs or logistics conveyors. The M-Line Leaf Lard Remover has a capacity of 650 carcasses per hour. For more information go to marel.com/LeafLardRemover 3http://www.marel.com/LeafLardRemover