A tissue separating device for separating an intestine from a cluster of organs harvested from an animal includes a guiding device having at least one guiding surface configured to contact the intestine, and a tissue severing device configured to provide a separation in the tissue close to the intestine. The guiding device further includes a first guiding member and a second guiding member being movable with respect to each other to define a gap configured to accommodate said tissue. The gap has a variable gap width. The tissue severing device is configured to be operative in the gap, where the tissue separating device further includes a resilient member configured to exert a force on at least one of the first guiding member and the second guiding member, the resilient member force driving the first guiding member and the second guiding member towards each other.

An eversion device for small intestine eversion and a small intestine processing line, includes a water tank formed by walls, has a first side wall and a second side wall. The eversion device includes at least one conveyor assembly arranged in one of the side walls of the tank. The conveyor assembly is configured to transport at least one small intestine along the side wall, and the tank is configured to overflow water over at least one part of an upper edge of the side wall that receives the conveyor assembly. A small intestine processing line has the aforementioned eversion device and includes at least one stool removal device with means to feed small intestines to the tank of the eversion device, and at least one mucosa removal device arranged posteriorly to the tank of the eversion device.

An eversion device for small intestine eversion and a small intestine processing line, includes a water tank formed by walls, has a first side wall and a second side wall. The eversion device includes at least one conveyor assembly arranged in one of the side walls of the tank. The conveyor assembly is configured to transport at least one small intestine along the side wall, and the tank is configured to overflow water over at least one part of an upper edge of the side wall that receives the conveyor assembly. A small intestine processing line has the aforementioned eversion device and includes at least one stool removal device with means to feed small intestines to the tank of the eversion device, and at least one mucosa removal device arranged posteriorly to the tank of the eversion device.

A pulling device used in the processing of small intestines of slaughtered animals, such as cattle, pigs and sheep includes a pulling device having at least one rotating wheel. Each rotating wheel has a first side, a second side and a circumferential surface defining a traction channel. Each rotating wheel is fixed on a shaft driven by a motor. The motor is supported on a base. The pulling device has at least one safety cover with a first portion and a second portion. The portions define a closed position, in which the portions cover the sides of the respective rotating wheel, and an open position, in which at least one of the portions is moved away from a respective side of the respective rotating wheel.

A pulling device used in the processing of small intestines of slaughtered animals, such as cattle, pigs and sheep includes a pulling device having at least one rotating wheel. Each rotating wheel has a first side, a second side and a circumferential surface defining a traction channel. Each rotating wheel is fixed on a shaft driven by a motor. The motor is supported on a base. The pulling device has at least one safety cover with a first portion and a second portion. The portions define a closed position, in which the portions cover the sides of the respective rotating wheel, and an open position, in which at least one of the portions is moved away from a respective side of the respective rotating wheel.

The present invention relates to a machine (M) for conveying fowl giblets (not shown) that is provided with an input belt (M1) for conveying fowl giblets (not shown) to a cleaning system (S) and an output belt (M2) for conveying fowl giblets (not shown) away from the cleaning system (S), said giblets being moved onto the output belt (M2) by a collection and distribution device (M3). The machine (M) includes an assembly (5) for tensioning the belts (M1 and M2) between a stretched position, a working position and a retracted position for cleaning. The invention also relates to a method for conveying fowl giblets (not shown).

A chitterling cleaner. The chitterling cleaner includes a knife having a curved handle section and a body extending therefrom. A lower edge of the body has a track thereon. A blade having a slot for receiving the track is removably securable to the body via a friction fit. In one embodiment, the blade includes a plurality of serrated teeth thereon. The slot and track can be composed of magnetic materials to ensure a strong connection when the blade is secured to the knife body. The chitterling cleaner is used to scrape unwanted particles and debris from a chitterling prior to cooking.

A chitterling cleaner. The chitterling cleaner includes a knife having a curved handle section and a body extending therefrom. A lower edge of the body has a track thereon. A blade having a slot for receiving the track is removably securable to the body via a friction fit. In one embodiment, the blade includes a plurality of serrated teeth thereon. The slot and track can be composed of magnetic materials to ensure a strong connection when the blade is secured to the knife body. The chitterling cleaner is used to scrape unwanted particles and debris from a chitterling prior to cooking.

An eversion device for small intestine eversion and a small intestine processing line, includes a water tank formed by walls, has a first side wall and a second side wall. The eversion device includes at least one conveyor assembly arranged in one of the side walls of the tank. The conveyor assembly is configured to transport at least one small intestine along the side wall, and the tank is configured to overflow water over at least one part of an upper edge of the side wall that receives the conveyor assembly. A small intestine processing line has the aforementioned eversion device and includes at least one stool removal device with a way to feed small intestines to the tank of the eversion device, and at least one mucosa removal device arranged posteriorly to the tank of the eversion device.

An eversion device for small intestine eversion and a small intestine processing line, includes a water tank formed by walls, has a first side wall and a second side wall. The eversion device includes at least one conveyor assembly arranged in one of the side walls of the tank. The conveyor assembly is configured to transport at least one small intestine along the side wall, and the tank is configured to overflow water over at least one part of an upper edge of the side wall that receives the conveyor assembly. A small intestine processing line has the aforementioned eversion device and includes at least one stool removal device with a way to feed small intestines to the tank of the eversion device, and at least one mucosa removal device arranged posteriorly to the tank of the eversion device.