Slope Type Pneumatic Sheep Skin Puller

Product Overview

Working Principle

After the forelegs and an initial section of hide have been opened manually, the operator secures the loosened hide to the pulling roller. The pneumatic cylinder positions the pulling assembly and the geared drive rotates the roller at a controlled speed. As the hide winds onto the roller, it separates from the carcass along the inclined pulling path. The operator monitors tension and stops the cycle if trimming is needed. At the end of the pull, the hide is released to the collection or hide‑conveying system and the roller is readied for the next carcass.

Main Features

• Inclined pulling path suited to suspended sheep and goat carcasses

• Motor‑driven stainless winding roller for a steady, repeatable pull

• Pneumatic positioning based on a 0.6 MPa plant air supply

• Reference capacity of up to 300 sheep per hour when correctly integrated

• Choice of galvanized or stainless main column for different project budgets

• Compact vertical footprint for installation beside an overhead dressing rail

Technical Specifications

Application

This puller fits small‑ruminant abattoirs using an overhead rail and a defined pre‑skinning station. It is most useful where manual hide removal limits output, creates uneven cycle times or causes operator fatigue. Before ordering, the plant designer should confirm carcass size range, rail elevation, operator platform level, compressed‑air quality, hide discharge direction and the hand‑off to the next dressing operation.

Reference Application Case

Reference application: a sheep plant is planning a nominal 200‑head‑per‑hour dressing line.Two operators open the legs and free the hide around the brisket before each carcass reaches the sloped puller. The unit removes the main hide while a downstream operator performs light knife work where required. A short belt conveyor receives the released hides. The layout reserves wash access on both sides and places the pneumatic controls outside the direct splash zone. This is an illustrative arrangement; actual staffing and line balance depend on animal condition and local inspection practice.

Advantages

• 1. Reduces sustained manual pulling and helps stabilize dehiding cycle time

• 2. Uses standard plant air rather than a dedicated high‑pressure hydraulic circuit

• 3. Controlled roller movement can reduce accidental hide tearing when properly operated

• 4. Narrow column format is easier to retrofit than a wide floor‑mounted machine

• 5. Can be matched with pre‑skinning platforms and a separate hide conveyor