Automatic Poultry Defeathering Machine for Chicken Slaughterhouse

Product Overview

Compared with manual feather removal methods, the automatic chicken plucker provides:

• Higher processing efficiency

• More consistent feather removal

• Reduced labor requirements

• Better production stability

The machine is widely used in:

• Chicken slaughterhouses

• Duck processing plants

• Goose processing facilities

• Small and medium poultry processing lines

The vertical plucker can be installed as an independent machine or integrated into a complete poultry processing line together with:

• Poultry scalder

• Overhead conveyor system

• Carcass washer

• Evisceration equipment

Working Principle

The vertical chicken plucker operates through a motor-driven rotating system.

After scalding, poultry carcasses are transferred into the plucking chamber. Multiple rotating discs or shafts equipped with rubber plucking fingers rotate at high speed.

When the carcass contacts the flexible fingers, the mechanical friction removes loosened feathers from the skin without causing excessive damage.

The machine design allows continuous feather removal while maintaining stable processing speed.

The plucking performance depends on:

• Scalding temperature

• Bird size

• Rotation speed

• Finger arrangement

• Processing speed

Proper adjustment of these parameters helps achieve better feather removal results and improve carcass appearance.

Main Features

1. Efficient Feather Removal System

The machine adopts multiple rotating plucking units with durable rubber fingers.

Advantages:

• Fast feather removal

• Stable performance

• Suitable for continuous production

2. Stainless Steel Food-Grade Construction

The main structure is made of stainless steel suitable for poultry processing environments.

Benefits:

• Corrosion resistance

• Easy cleaning

• Long service life

• Hygienic operation

3. Compact Vertical Structure

The vertical design saves factory space compared with traditional horizontal plucking equipment.

Suitable for:

• Small and medium poultry plants

• Limited installation areas

• Flexible production layouts

4. Adjustable Operation Parameters

The machine can be customized according to different processing requirements.

Adjustable factors include:

• Rotation speed

• Number of plucking sections

• Finger arrangement

• Machine height

5. Replaceable Rubber Plucking Fingers

The rubber fingers are wear parts designed for easy replacement.

Benefits:

• Lower maintenance cost

• Simple operation

• Longer equipment service life

6. Suitable for Different Poultry Types

The machine can be used for:

• Chicken

• Broiler

• Duck

• Goose

with different configurations.

Technical Specifications

Application

Chicken Processing Plants

The vertical chicken plucker machine is mainly installed after the scalding section in commercial chicken slaughterhouses.

After feathers are loosened by hot water, carcasses enter the plucker where rotating fingers remove feathers quickly before evisceration.

For broiler processing plants, stable defeathering performance directly affects production efficiency and carcass quality.

Duck and Goose Processing Facilities

Ducks and geese usually have stronger feathers compared with chickens.

The plucker can be customized with suitable finger materials and machine configurations to improve feather removal results while reducing skin damage.

Small and Medium Poultry Slaughterhouses

Compared with large automated plucking systems, vertical pluckers provide a practical solution for processors requiring:

• Lower investment

• Compact installation

• Flexible production capacity

Complete Poultry Processing Lines

The vertical plucker can be combined with:

• Poultry scalder

• Killing system

• Conveyor system

• Carcass washing equipment

to create a complete poultry slaughtering solution.

Application Case

Case 1: Chicken Processing Plant Production Upgrade

A chicken processing factory previously relied on manual feather removal, which limited production capacity.

The equipment was integrated with the existing scalding system to improve the overall production flow.

Case 2: Small Poultry Slaughterhouse Project

A local poultry processor required a compact defeathering solution due to limited factory space.

The vertical plucker was selected because of:

• Compact structure

• Easy operation

• Low maintenance requirements

The machine successfully supported daily chicken processing operations.

Advantages

• High Feather Removal Efficiency
  The rotating plucking system removes feathers quickly after scalding.

• Compact Equipment Design
  The vertical structure requires less installation space compared with large-scale plucking systems.

• Lower Operating Cost
  Replaceable rubber fingers reduce maintenance expenses.

• Stable Processing Quality
  The optimized mechanical design provides consistent defeathering results.

• Easy Cleaning and Maintenance
  Stainless steel construction allows convenient washing and daily maintenance.