A major step forward towards fully integrated, intelligent, inline leg processing.
Foodmate, a Duravant company, is expanding its proven high-performance automation to an even wider range of deboning applications. The development of the Automatic Leg Transfer System (ALTS) and OPTiX Switch integration enables poultry processors to further optimize efficiency, hygiene, and production flow across their operations. ALTS was developed by VP Soluções, Foodmate’s partner since 2020, and is sold and supported by Foodmate in markets outside Brazil and other Mercosur countries.
ALTS is designed for flexible and straightforward integration. Supporting a wide range of production layouts, the system can be quickly implemented in both new and existing processing lines. It is compatible with almost all brands and types of cut-up solutions, making it a versatile choice for processors seeking automation without extensive line modifications.
The system fully automates the transfer of chicken legs from the Cut-up line to the ULTiMATE, OPTiX, and now also the OPTiX Switch deboning systems. By eliminating manual rehanging, the ALTS significantly reduces labor dependency while maintaining a stable and controlled transfer process.
Each leg is precisely positioned before entering the deboning process, ensuring consistent output without manual handling. This accurate positioning improves deboning system fill rates, enhances overall efficiency, and enables a smooth, uninterrupted production flow.
In addition to productivity gains, ALTS delivers clear hygiene benefits. With no human contact required during transfer, the system supports cleaner processing conditions and helps processors meet increasingly strict food safety standards.
“Manual rehanging is one of the last labor-intensive steps left on the leg line, and it is exactly the kind of job processors are struggling to staff,” said Teus de Jong, Manager of Product Management, Foodmate. “Extending ALTS to the OPTiX Switch means processors running that system can automate the handoff end to end and get more consistent presentation into the deboner as a result.”
With the addition of OPTiX Switch compatibility, the Automatic Leg Transfer System further strengthens its role as a future-proof solution for poultry processors aiming to increase automation, reduce manual labor, and achieve consistent, high-quality results.
ALTS compatible with OPTiX Switch, are now available for order across all global markets.
