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AQIS approved solution for Pork Facility by ACO Polycrete


QAF Meats is the largest producer of pigs and pork meat in Australia.

In order to enhance its marketing and distribution capabilities, QAF Meats, through a joint-venture subsidiary Diamond Valley Pork Pty Ltd has opened a new abattoir in Laverton, Melbourne.

The company works within the guidelines of the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service ('AQIS') approved Meat Safety and Quality Assurance Standard. Under this programme, standard operating procedures have been developed and implemented for various activities such as chilling. These mechanically refrigerated areas for meat require sufficient drainage so that liquid is effectively removed during washdown operations. ACO Drain is AQIS approved and therefore meets the required standards of hygiene as for typical equipment for edible product areas. Internationally, ACO Drain products have also the unique distinction of being granted with USDA approval for use in federally inspected food processing plants.

According to AQIS guidelines waste deposits combined with the very alkaline cleaning agents used during wash down operations; require drainage products to be durable and corrosion resistant. Resinous materials need to be resistant to abrasion and heat, shatter proof and non toxic.

The KlassikDrain (100mm wide) trench system with composite grates was installed in the application. Its channels, made from corrosion resistant polymer concrete with integrally cast stainless edge rails, were configured to produce sloped runs. This ensures that runoff liquid could be transferred quickly and safely to the secondary stage of drainage. The durable resin composite grates are ideal for the application having small apertures to inhibit bulky solids from being washed into the trench. The captured solids are later removed with a 'dry sweep'.

As an ISO 9001 registered company, ACO has supplied a variety of products to food processing, wineries and breweries worldwide for over 30 years. ACO also manufactures Australasia's widest range of electrical pits, access covers, chemical containment systems and high performance stainless steel building drainage systems ideal for use in these applications.




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