Evaluación y propuesta de mejoras en el diseño y proceso de manufactura de prensas ruminales PSS 3-1100 para Frigorificos Guadalupe

Abstract

As part of the internship carried out at Frigoríficos Guadalupe, a company specialized in meat processing, this project focused on optimizing the ruminal press model PSS 3.3-1100, a critical machine in the treatment of bovine rumen content. The main objective was to enhance its efficiency and performance, thereby contributing to the company's productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness. The project involved a comparative analysis between the PSS 3.3-800 and PSS 3.3-1100 ruminal presses to identify critical areas for improvement. Detailed technical drawings were developed using CAD software, computational simulations of processing capacity were conducted, and key documentation—including a Quality Dossier, User Manual, and Maintenance Manual—was created. These efforts helped increase rumen processing capacity, reduce operational times, minimize waste, and ensure better utilization of by-products. The project integrated technical knowledge, environmental standards, and continuous improvement principles, providing Frigoríficos Guadalupe with the tools to strengthen its quality and sustainability standards, while supporting strategic decision-making regarding the technological upgrade of its industrial equipment.