As the final crate of accessories was steadily maneuvered into the container by a forklift, the loading process for our horizontal fermentation tank, flat die pelleting machine, and associated parts—destined for an overseas market—was successfully completed this afternoon. The shipment comprised the main units and various accessories, with the entire loading operation taking nearly six hours.
Earlier that morning, personnel from the Production and Logistics departments arrived to prepare the lifting zone and lay down anti-slip mats. Given the equipment’s large dimensions and forward-leaning center of gravity, the team followed a “main unit first, accessories later” sequence: the horizontal fermentation tank body was lifted first, followed by the sequential and steady placement of the mixing shaft, drive base, and flat die pelleting machine into the container. Due to the pelletizer’s irregular shape, the team used two lifting straps combined with a manual chain hoist to fine-tune its angle, ensuring it was positioned correctly on the first attempt. Throughout the loading process, staff continuously inspected securing points, inserting wooden blocks and inflatable dunnage bags between the equipment supports and container walls to ensure nothing shifted.
The loading of accessories proceeded just as methodically. Components such as gearboxes, motors, die plates, cutters, and seals were packed into crates and stacked according to the principle of “heavy before light, large before small”; each crate was clearly marked with its ID number, center of gravity, and “do not crush” warnings. Electrical components were sealed in anti-static bags and placed in dedicated wooden crates containing desiccant. With rain forecast for the afternoon, the team accelerated the final sealing process; all moisture-sensitive items were pre-wrapped in stretch film and waterproof tarps, ensuring they remained unaffected by the weather.
Once all cargo was secured, the container passed an off-center load inspection; the doors were then closed and sealed with a one-time-use security seal. Simultaneously, the Foreign Trade Department uploaded the necessary customs declaration documents, and the container is scheduled to be trucked to the port for shipment tomorrow.