Hoof Scalding Tank for Cattle and Sheep Slaughterhouse

Product Overview

The equipment uses a heated water soaking method. By maintaining a stable temperature, the hoof hair roots and connective tissues become softened, making the following dehairing operation faster and more effective.

The hoof scalding tank is commonly installed before:

• Cattle/sheep hoof dehairing machine

• Hoof trimming equipment

• By‑product cleaning section

The machine is manufactured with a hygienic structure suitable for slaughterhouse environments, including:

• Stainless steel outer shell

• Thermal insulation layer

• Steam heating pipeline

• Temperature control system

According to EME specifications, the standard hoof scalding tank adopts a 1800×800×700mm structure, working temperature 58–62℃, with steam heating and stainless steel components.

Working Principle

The hoof scalding tank works by heating water to a controlled temperature and soaking cattle or sheep hooves for a certain period.

The working process:

• Clean water is filled into the tank.

• Steam enters the heating pipe to increase water temperature.

• The temperature control system maintains the required scalding condition.

• Cattle or sheep hooves are placed into the hot water.

• Heat penetrates the hoof hair area and softens the hair roots.

• The softened hooves are transferred to the dehairing machine.

The controlled soaking process improves the efficiency of mechanical hair removal and reduces damage to the hoof surface.

Main Features

1. Stable Temperature Control

The equipment is equipped with a temperature control system.

Advantages:

• Maintains consistent scalding temperature

• Improves processing stability

• Reduces manual temperature adjustment

2. Steam Heating System

The tank uses steam heating technology.

Benefits:

• Uniform heating

• High thermal efficiency

• Suitable for continuous slaughterhouse operation

3. Thermal Insulation Structure

The tank includes an insulation layer to reduce heat loss.

Advantages:

• Lower energy consumption

• Faster heating recovery

• Stable operation

4. Food Grade Stainless Steel Construction

The outer shell adopts stainless steel plate.

Features:

• Corrosion resistance

• Easy cleaning

• Suitable for wet processing environments

5. Designed for Hoof Dehairing Lines

The machine works together with:

• Hoof dehairing machine

• Cattle/sheep by‑product cleaning system

• Waste collection system

It improves the overall hoof processing workflow.

6. Compact and Practical Design

The structure is suitable for:

• Small slaughterhouses

• Medium abattoirs

• Large livestock processing plants

Technical Specifications

Application

The Hoof Scalding Tank is mainly used in:

• Beef slaughterhouses

• Sheep slaughterhouses

• Goat processing plants

• Halal meat processing facilities

• Livestock by‑product processing factories

Typical production process:

Animal Slaughter → Hoof Cutting → Hoof Scalding → Hoof Dehairing → Cleaning → Packaging

The equipment is normally installed between hoof collection and the dehairing section.

It is especially suitable for plants processing:

• Beef cattle hooves

• Sheep feet

• Goat feet

where hoof products are recovered for food or industrial applications.

Application Case

Case 1: Middle East Halal Sheep Processing Plant

A halal sheep slaughterhouse required a stable hoof processing solution.

Before installation:

• Manual hot water soaking was used.

• Temperature was difficult to control.

• Dehairing efficiency was inconsistent.

After using the hoof scalding tank:

• Temperature became stable.

• Dehairing performance improved.

• Worker operation became easier.

Case 2: Beef Slaughterhouse By‑product Processing Line

A cattle slaughterhouse integrated:

• Hoof scalding tank

• Hoof dehairing machine

• Stainless steel transfer equipment

The complete hoof processing line improved product cleanliness and production efficiency.

Advantages

• Improves Hoof Dehairing Efficiency
  Softens hair roots before mechanical removal.

• Reduces Labor Requirements
  Less manual scraping and cleaning work.

• Energy Efficient Design
  Insulation reduces unnecessary heat loss.

• Hygienic Construction
  Stainless steel structure meets slaughterhouse cleaning requirements.

• Suitable for Continuous Production
  Designed for daily industrial slaughter operations.

• Improves Final Product Quality
  Helps achieve cleaner hoof products.