10 Questions
What is the purpose of the dehiding process in slaughtering operations?
To remove the skin of the animal
What is the primary function of the overhead rail frame in a slaughtering operation?
To serve as a solid horizontal beam where the rail track is securely fastened
What is the primary purpose of the spreader in a slaughtering operation?
To separate the hind legs of the hung animal for evisceration and splitting
What is the primary function of the rail hanger in a slaughtering operation?
To support and hold the rail tracks suspended from the overhead rail frame
What is the primary function of the lowerator in a slaughtering operation?
To allow gradual descent of the carcass along the rail
What is the primary purpose of the rail switch in a slaughtering operation?
To allow change in direction of the trolley
What is the primary function of the track scale in a slaughtering operation?
To provide a platform for weighing the carcass
What is the primary purpose of the stopper in a slaughtering operation?
To halt the trolley to slide on the rail tracks during operations
What is the primary function of the shackle chain in a slaughtering operation?
To hold and hoist the animal through the hind leg
What is the primary purpose of the splitting process in a slaughtering operation?
To cut or divide the carcass into half through its backbone
Test your knowledge on terminology related to the animal slaughtering and processing industry, including terms like bleeding, carcass, dehiding, and more.
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