Slaughter Platforms: Types, Uses and How to Choose the Right One

In the meat industry, every second and every movement matters. That’s why slaughter platforms have become essential tools to improve worker ergonomics, increase operator safety, and optimize performance on slaughter lines.

Whether in cattle, pig or sheep slaughterhouses, or in multispecies facilities and cutting rooms, having the right platform makes a significant difference.

🛠 What is a slaughter platform?

A slaughter platform is a structure that allows operators to work at an optimal height during the animal processing phase. Its design provides access to specific parts of the carcass effortlessly, ensuring efficiency and precision.

🔍 Most common types of platforms

1. Pneumatic platforms
Perfect for tasks that require quick height adjustment. They work using compressed air, are quiet, safe, and low-maintenance.

2. Hydraulic platforms
Provide robust lifting capacity, suitable for heavier operations or beef slaughter areas. Often installed where the operator needs greater load capacity.

3. Fixed stainless-steel platforms
Used in static processing points where height adjustment isn’t necessary, but a solid, hygienic and durable surface is essential.

4. Mobile platforms on rails or wheels
Designed for versatile workspaces or tasks requiring lateral movement.

📍 Where are they used?

Bleeding and stunning area
Hide removal station
Veterinary inspection
Viscera removal
Head and feet cutting
Carcass classification

In modular or mobile slaughterhouses, platforms must adapt to small spaces and be easy to assemble and disassemble.

✅ Tips for choosing the right platform

Animal type: Processing pigs differs greatly from cattle. Dimensions and needs vary.
Available space: In compact facilities, foldable or mobile solutions are ideal.
Frequency of use: For high-productivity lines, durability and ergonomic design are crucial.
Safety and hygiene regulations: Ensure the design meets CE marking standards and is easy to clean.
Compatibility with other equipment: It should integrate smoothly with overhead rails, conveyor lines, or stunning boxes.

🧠 Did you know…?

The pneumatic platforms we manufacture at Tecnoincar Toledo are engineered down to the last detail to suit your process:
✔ Built in AISI 304 stainless steel
✔ Equipped with anti-slip buttons and safety rails
✔ And best of all: custom-made for your workflow

📞 Want to improve efficiency in your slaughterhouse

Tell us about your project. We design and manufacture custom slaughter platforms for every stage of the process.
🔧 Whether for cattle, pigs, sheep or multispecies facilities, we have the perfect solution for you.

👉 Get in touch or request a no-obligation quote today.