Poultry Hock Cutting Equipment for Chicken Slaughterhouse

Product Overview

The machine is ideal for:

• Broiler processing plants

• Chicken slaughterhouses

• Poultry export processing factories

Compared with manual cutting, the automatic chicken feet cutter provides:

• Higher cutting accuracy

• Stable production speed

• Reduced labor requirements

• Improved product consistency

It can be connected with complete poultry processing lines including:

• Slaughtering system 

• Defeathering system 

• Feet processing system 

• Chilling system 

Industrial poultry feet cutting systems are commonly used as part of automated feet processing sections to separate hocks efficiently. 

Working Principle

The automatic chicken feet cutter is installed on the poultry slaughter line after the hock area has been prepared.

During operation, chicken carcasses move continuously through the overhead conveyor.

When the legs reach the cutting position:

1.The positioning mechanism guides the chicken legs into the cutting area. 

2.The rotating blade cuts through the joint section. 

3.The separated chicken feet are collected through the discharge system. 

4.The carcass continues to the next processing section. 

The cutting position can be adjusted according to:

• Chicken size 

• Conveyor speed 

• Production requirements 

This ensures clean cutting and reduces unnecessary product loss.

Main Features

1. Automatic Continuous Operation

The machine runs synchronously with the slaughter line overhead conveyor.

Advantages:

• Continuous processing 

• Stable production speed 

• Less manual handling 

2. Accurate Cutting Performance

The positioning system ensures the blade cuts at the correct joint area.

Benefits:

• Clean cutting surface 

• Reduced bone damage 

• Improved feet recovery rate 

3. Food Grade Stainless Steel Construction

The machine is manufactured with SUS304 stainless steel.

Features:

• Corrosion resistance 

• Easy cleaning 

• Suitable for wet poultry processing environments 

4. High Processing Efficiency

Designed for commercial poultry plants.

Suitable for:

• Medium capacity lines 

• Large automatic slaughterhouses 

5. Adjustable Cutting System

The cutting assembly can be fine-tuned according to:

• Poultry weight 

• Processing speed 

• Product requirements 

6. Easy Maintenance

Modular mechanical layout facilitates fast replacement of vulnerable wearing parts.

Main consumable spare parts:

• Circular cutting blades

• Rotary bearings

• Drive transmission components

Technical Specifications

Key Performance Parameters – Capacity Selection

Cutting Performance Parameters

Application

The automatic chicken feet cutter is mainly used in poultry slaughterhouses where chicken feet need to be separated efficiently from processed carcasses.

After defeathering, chicken carcasses enter the feet processing section. The machine automatically cuts the feet at the joint position and transfers the chicken feet for further processing.

Typical applications include:

• Frozen chicken feet export plants 

• Commercial broiler slaughterhouses 

• Poultry processing factories 

• Integrated chicken meat production lines 

In many international poultry markets, chicken feet are processed separately for cleaning, chilling, grading and packaging.

Application Case

Case 1: 6000 BPH Chicken Processing Plant Renovation

A poultry company needed to improve production efficiency and reduce manual cutting operations.

Huatao supplied an automatic feet cutter integrated with the existing conveyor system.

Case 2: Chicken Feet Export Specialized Processing Project

A customer producing frozen chicken feet required accurate separation before chilling and packaging.

Huatao customized the equipment according to:

• Conveyor height 

• Production speed 

• Factory layout 

The system improved the stability of the feet processing section.

Advantages

• Higher Production Efficiency
  Automatic cutting supports continuous poultry processing.

• Improved Product Recovery
  Precise cutting reduces damage and improves usable feet output.

• Better Hygiene Control
  Stainless steel construction meets food processing requirements.

• Reduced Labor Cost
  Automation replaces repetitive manual cutting work.

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• Easy Line Integration

          Compatible with existing poultry slaughter conveyor systems.