Counter-rotating primary pickers for chicken processing
In high-speed poultry processing, ensuring thorough defeathering while minimizing wing breakage and reducing labor costs is critical. Traditional pickers may struggle to balance speed and precision, leading to higher processing costs and inefficiencies.
Efficiently picks with adjustable side banks
The Prime SBI Counter-Rotating Primary Pickers by JBT are designed to handle robust poultry processing requirements. Featuring fully and independently adjustable side banks, these pickers provide complete coverage, reducing wing breakage while allowing for a wide range of bird sizes. The counter-rotating side banks can adjust in height and width, making them versatile for different avian species including turkeys, chickens, and ducks. In chicken applications, these pickers enable lower scald temperatures and can reduce the number of pickers required, optimizing the process. The system also includes optional bottom-picking banks for turkeys and larger birds. Constructed with rubber gears, these pickers minimize noise and wear, ensuring durability. The Prime SBI series is ideal for facilities aiming to run faster line speeds while cutting down on labor and operational costs.
Benefits
- Adjustable side banks minimize wing breakage
- Accommodates a wide range of bird sizes
- Reduces number of pickers required, optimizing processes
- Lower scald temperatures decrease energy use and costs
- Rubber gears reduce noise and extend equipment lifespan