A very humane position for cattle. Cattle are restrained in a comfortable, upright position. The center track system provides the advantages of easier stunning and improved ergonomics because the stunner operator can stand closer to the animal. Either type of restrainer system is much safer for workers than a stunning box. Restrainer conveyors are recommended for all plants which slaughter over 100 head per hour.
Stunning boxes are difficult and dangerous to operate at higher speeds.
In a plant which slaughtered 160 cattle per hour, replacement of multiple stunning boxes with a conveyor restrainer eliminated at least one serious accident each year. Center track double rail restrainer. This system is available for both sheep and cattle. Lighting in the restrainer room over the top of the conveyor will help induce cattle to raise their heads for the stunner. Cattle should not be able to see light coming up from under the restrainer because it may cause balking at the entrance.