Automatic Horizontal Poultry Defeathering Machine for Chicken Slaughterhouse

Product Overview

The machine is commonly installed in:

• Chicken slaughterhouses 

• Duck processing plants 

• Goose processing facilities 

• Industrial poultry processing projects 

The horizontal design allows the plucking heads to be arranged along the processing direction, making it suitable for medium and high-capacity poultry production lines.

The equipment can work together with:

• Poultry scalder 

• Overhead conveyor system 

• Carcass washer 

• Evisceration equipment 

to create a complete poultry slaughtering process.

Working Principle

The horizontal chicken plucker works through multiple rotating plucking units installed along the processing path.

After scalding, poultry carcasses are transported by an overhead conveyor through the plucking chamber.

The rotating shafts equipped with rubber fingers contact the carcass surface and remove loosened feathers through controlled mechanical friction.

The position of the plucking units can be adjusted according to:

• Bird size 

• Processing speed 

• Feather condition 

During operation, water spraying can be used to wash away removed feathers and keep the working area clean.

The combination of proper scalding and optimized plucking adjustment helps achieve better feather removal results while reducing skin damage.

Main Features

1. Continuous Automatic Defeathering

The horizontal plucker is designed for integration with automatic poultry slaughter lines.

Benefits:

• Continuous operation 

• Stable output 

• Reduced manual labor 

2. Adjustable Plucking Units

The machine allows adjustment of the plucking heads according to different poultry sizes.

Suitable for:

• Broilers

• Chickens

• Ducks

• Geese

3. Stainless Steel Food Processing Structure

The main frame and protective covers are manufactured from stainless steel.

Advantages:

• Corrosion resistance

• Easy cleaning

• Suitable for wet processing environments

4. High-Efficiency Rubber Finger System

Food-grade rubber fingers provide effective feather removal while minimizing carcass damage.

Features:

• Flexible contact

• Easy replacement

• Long service life

5. Compact Inline Design

Compared with traditional large plucking systems, the horizontal structure provides:

• Efficient factory space utilization

• Easy connection with conveyors

• Convenient maintenance access

6. Easy Maintenance Design

Main wear parts including rubber fingers and bearings can be replaced easily.

This helps reduce:

• Maintenance time

• Production downtime

• Operating costs

Technical Specifications-HT Series Horizontal Chicken Plucker Machine

Application

Chicken Processing Plants

The horizontal chicken plucker is mainly used after the scalding section in commercial broiler processing plants.

After feathers are softened by hot water, carcasses pass through the machine where multiple plucking units remove feathers efficiently.

For high-speed chicken processing factories, stable defeathering performance is important because it directly affects carcass quality and production efficiency.

Duck and Goose Processing Facilities

Ducks and geese usually have stronger feather structures compared with chickens.

The horizontal plucker can be configured with suitable rubber fingers and plucking arrangements to handle different bird characteristics.

Industrial Poultry Slaughter Lines

For large poultry processing projects, the machine can be integrated into a complete automated production line.

Typical process: Scalding → Horizontal Plucking → Carcass Washing → Evisceration

Medium Capacity Poultry Plants

The horizontal design provides a practical solution for processors requiring:

• Stable production

• Easy operation

• Lower maintenance requirements

Application Case

Case 1: Chicken Processing Line Upgrade

A poultry processing company wanted to increase production capacity while reducing manual feather removal work.

The existing production process had unstable plucking results caused by different operator skills.

The machine was integrated with the existing scalding and conveyor system.

Case 2: New Poultry Slaughterhouse Project

A newly built poultry processing factory required a continuous defeathering solution.

Huatao supplied a customized horizontal plucker according to:

• Processing capacity

• Factory layout

• Bird type

The equipment was connected with the slaughter conveyor line to provide stable automatic operation.

Advantages

• High Processing Efficiency
  The multi-stage horizontal plucking system improves feather removal efficiency for continuous production.

• Better Production Consistency
  Automatic operation reduces differences caused by manual processing.

• Flexible Configuration
  The machine can be customized according to:

  Bird type 

  Capacity requirements 

  Processing line design .

• Durable Industrial Structure
  Stainless steel construction ensures reliable operation in demanding poultry processing environments.

• Reduced Maintenance Cost
  Replaceable rubber fingers and accessible components simplify daily maintenance.