Chicken Slaughterhouse Shackle Washer for Overhead Conveyor System

Product Overview

The equipment uses a combination of:

• Rotating cleaning brushes 

• High-pressure water spraying 

• Stainless steel washing chamber 

to remove residues from hooks efficiently.

It is widely used in:

• Chicken slaughterhouses 

• Broiler processing plants 

• Duck and poultry processing facilities 

The machine can be integrated into automatic poultry processing lines with different production capacities.

Working Principle

The hook washing machine is installed along the poultry overhead conveyor after the unloading or processing section.

When the empty hooks pass through the washing chamber, rotating brushes contact the hook surface while water spray continuously flushes away remaining contaminants.

The combined action of mechanical brushing and water cleaning removes:

• Blood residues 

• Feather fragments 

• Fat deposits 

• Organic contamination 

After cleaning, the hooks continue along the conveyor system for reuse in the slaughter process.

Main Features

1. Automatic Online Hook Cleaning

The machine works continuously with the poultry conveyor system.

No manual removal of hooks is required.

Advantages:

• Higher production efficiency 

• Stable cleaning performance 

• Reduced labor cost 

2. Effective Cleaning Performance

The combination of rotating brushes and water spray provides complete cleaning of hook surfaces.

Suitable for removing:

• Blood stains

• Feather residues

• Meat particles

• Processing contaminants

3. Food Grade Stainless Steel Structure

Main structure adopts SUS304 stainless steel.

Benefits:

• Corrosion resistance

• Easy cleaning

• Long service life

• Suitable for wet processing environments

4. Compact Line Integration

The machine is designed for installation on existing poultry slaughter conveyors.

Suitable for:

• New processing plants

• Production line upgrades

• Hygiene improvement projects

5. Adjustable Cleaning System

The cleaning performance can be adjusted according to:

• Conveyor speed

• Hook design

• Production capacity

6. Low Maintenance Design

Wear parts are easy to inspect and replace.

Main maintenance components:

• Nylon brushes

• Spray nozzles

• Bearings

• Drive components

Technical Specifications

Key Performance Parameters – Production Capacity

Cleaning System Parameter

Application

The poultry hook washing machine is mainly used in commercial poultry slaughterhouses where hooks and shackles are reused continuously during production.

After poultry unloading, evisceration, or other processing sections, hooks may carry blood, feathers, and organic residues. The hook washer provides an automatic cleaning process before the hooks enter the next production cycle.

Typical applications include:

• Broiler chicken processing plants 

• Large poultry slaughterhouses 

• Integrated poultry processing factories 

• Export-oriented chicken processing facilities 

In modern poultry plants, maintaining clean conveyor components is an important part of food safety management.

Application Case

Case 1: 8000 BPH Chicken Processing Plant

A poultry processing company operated a high-speed slaughter line and required automatic cleaning of reusable shackles.

Huatao supplied an online hook washing system integrated with the existing conveyor.

Case 2: Poultry Processing Line Upgrade Project

A customer planned to upgrade hygiene control without replacing the complete conveyor system.

Huatao customized the hook washer according to:

• Existing conveyor height 

• Hook type 

• Processing speed 

The equipment was installed directly into the existing line.

Advantages

• Improves Processing Hygiene
  Continuous hook cleaning helps reduce contamination risks.

• Increases Production Efficiency
  Automatic cleaning eliminates manual hook washing.

• Extends Hook Service Life
  Regular cleaning reduces residue accumulation and improves equipment management.

• Easy Integration
  Compatible with existing poultry slaughter conveyor systems.

• Lower Operating Cost
  Automatic operation reduces labor requirements and maintenance frequency.