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Anchovy semi-preserves processing line

The TACORE anchovy semi-preserves line is designed for the preparation, filleting, packing, oil dosing and sealing of anchovies and other semi-preserved fish. It combines ergonomic workstations for the manual operations that define product quality with motorized container transport, volumetric oil dosing and a direct link to the can seamer. Quality control runs continuously along the line. Every installation is custom-engineered for the species, container format and available floor space, and built in stainless steel suitable for contact with brine and saline environments, like the rest of our cannery equipment.

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How the line works

1

Product preparation

Anchovies reach the line after their prior curing treatment and are distributed to the workstations. The sanitary design of tables and conveyors makes cleaning easy and avoids build-up of product or brine.
2

Manual filleting and trimming

Operators fillet and trim each fish at ergonomic workstations set at the right height and with waste removal, so fillet quality relies on skilled hands rather than on awkward handling.
3

Conveyor packing table

A motorized packing table feeds empty containers to each workstation and removes full ones, keeping manual packing of fillets continuous and the line running at a steady pace.
4

Oil dosing

A volumetric doser adds oil or covering liquid to every container consistently, synchronized with the packing table to avoid spills and fill differences between units and keep every container consistent.
5

Seaming

Dosed containers are transferred directly to the seamer without intermediate handling, which shortens product exposure time and ensures a consistent hermetic closure on every container, whatever the format.
6

Washing, drying and final inspection

A washer-dryer cleans the outside of cans and jars and dries them with air knives before labeling and packing. Continuous quality control allows any defective unit to be removed before dispatch.

Line advantages

Ergonomic workstations that preserve the manual filleting and packing skills essential to premium semi-preserves.
Motorized empty and full container transport keeping a continuous flow on the packing table.
Volumetric oil dosing synchronized with packing and seaming.
Clean, dry containers before labeling thanks to air-knife drying.
Custom stainless steel design adapted to the species, format and layout of each plant.

Species and formats

Suitable for anchovies and other species sold as semi-preserves, that is, without retort sterilization and kept refrigerated. The line handles the usual formats in this sector, such as rectangular club cans, oval cans and glass jars, and can share packing and dosing equipment with a sardine or pelagic canning line.

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Semi-Automatic Sardine Packing Line

Ergonomic conveyor packing system for manual and semi-automatic canning of pelagic fish with empty can feed and full can output.

Technical Data Sheet AISI 304L / 316L

PRODUCT PACKAGING

Sardine Packing, Dosing & Seaming Line

Turnkey synchronized continuous line combining sardine packing table, sauce/oil volumetric dosing, and direct seamer transfer.

Technical Data Sheet AISI 304L / 316L

CAN & CONTAINER PROCESSING

Can Washer-Dryer with Air Compressor

Compact continuous washing and air-knife drying system for cans and jars prior to labeling and packaging.

Technical Data Sheet AISI 304L / 316L

Frequently asked questions

How does a semi-preserves line differ from a canning line?

Semi-preserves are not sterilized in a retort and are kept refrigerated, so the line focuses on preparation, filleting, packing, oil dosing and seaming. A full canning line adds retort basket loading and sterilization stages after seaming.

Is anchovy filleting automated?

In premium semi-preserves, filleting and fillet placement remain manual. TACORE automates everything around that work: container transport, waste removal, oil dosing and the link to the seamer, so operators can work comfortably and continuously.

Which containers can the line handle?

The line adapts to tinplate or aluminium cans in different formats, such as club or oval, and to glass jars. Conveyors and the doser are configured for the chosen format so that lacquers and easy-open lids are not damaged.