Bird tumbler for water removal in poultry processing
Optimize your poultry processing line with advanced water removal technology, ensuring consistent moisture content and preventing excess water from affecting product quality.

Removes Water and Conditions Poultry Products
The Prime BT-Series Bird Tumblers from Prime Equipment Group provide an effective solution for poultry and meat processors seeking to remove excess water from under the skin of chilled birds. This equipment excels in post-chill water removal and tumbling of various poultry cuts, such as whole chilled chicken, turkey breast, and processed turkey slices, maintaining product integrity and optimizing conditions for further processing. These tumblers are designed with stainless-steel construction, featuring a 38-inch diameter rod screen and dual 3-hp drives, allowing for customizable dwell times to meet specific moisture content requirements.
Operating within a continuous and high-speed framework, the BT-Series integrates seamlessly into existing poultry processing lines. With variable product rates dependent on line speed, this machine is adaptable to the demanding needs of both large-scale and specialized operations. The integration of energy-efficient motors reduces operational costs, and the robust design ensures durability even in harsh processing environments. For enhanced corrosion resistance, the equipment features stainless steel construction, promoting longevity and compliance with industry hygiene standards. Configurations are available for varying diameters and lengths according to production demands, with full support from Prime Equipment Group for seamless integration and maintenance within your processing operations.
Benefits
- Enhances moisture control, ensuring optimal product quality for packaging and further processing.
- Increases production efficiency with continuous, high-speed operation.
- Customizable dwell times allow for precise water content adjustment, tailored to specific product requirements.
- Reduces operational costs with energy-efficient motor design.
- Durable stainless-steel construction ensures longevity and complies with hygiene standards.
- Applications
- Seafood,Meat,Poultry
- End products
- Marinated poultry cuts,Deboned chicken fillets,Chicken thighs,Turkey breast,Pre-packaged poultry cuts,Processed turkey slices,Whole chilled chicken,Duck portions
- Steps before
- Chilling,Whole Bird Chilling,Poultry Processing - 1st,2nd
- Steps after
- Portioning,Slicing,Poultry Processing (1st,2nd),Coating
- Input ingredients
- whole birds,chilled poultry
- Output ingredients
- tumblers without excess water,birds with reduced water content
- Market info
- JBT is known for manufacturing innovative industrial machinery and solutions, particularly in the food processing and air transportation sectors, renowned for their advanced technology, reliability, and customer-focused engineered-to-order solutions tailored to specific industry needs.
- Motor Power
- 3 hp each (two motors)
- Tumbler Diameter
- 38-inch diameter rod screen
- Material
- Stainless-steel construction
- Installation Position
- Typically placed after chiller
- Adjustability
- Adjustable dwell times
- Product Rate
- Variable with line speed
- Weight
- Variable with size
- Working Mechanism
- Tumbles birds to remove excess water
- Integrated Steps
- Typically placed after chiller
- Automation Level
- Adjustable dwell times
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Batch
- Energy Efficiency
- Dual 3-hp drives
- Abrasion resistance
- Stainless steel construction
- Cleanability
- Stainless steel construction
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel construction
- Machine footprint
- Variable with size
- Screen diameter
- 38-inch
- Construction material
- Stainless steel
- Drive motors
- Dual 3-hp
- Tumbler configuration
- Adjustable dwell times
- Diameter
- Custom diameters available
- Length
- Custom lengths available
- Adjustable Dwell Times
- Custom water-content requirements