De-watering screens for poultry processing

Optimally remove excess water from processing lines with high-speed, continuous screening technology designed to handle solid and slurry products efficiently.

Efficiently Removes Water from Solid Materials

The Prime DFS-Series De-Watering Screens from Prime Equipment Group offers robust and efficient water removal solutions designed for continuous, high-speed operations in the food, poultry, meat, and seafood processing industries. These stainless steel wedge wire drums are engineered for superior de-watering and solid-liquid separation, handling everything from chicken skin to fish heads with precision. Available in drum diameters up to 36 inches and lengths up to 10 feet, they can cater to varying processing volumes. Featuring a unique internally fed design, these screens ensure effective separation while minimizing water usage, thus optimizing energy efficiency. Integration into your existing processing line is seamless with options for PLC controls and remote monitoring capabilities. Built to withstand corrosive environments, they offer easy maintenance, with customizable screen openings to match specific application needs.

Benefits

  • Ensures optimal moisture removal from solids, enhancing product quality and reducing processing time.
  • Streamlines operations by effectively separating water from high-moisture inputs like poultry offal and seafood shells.
  • Reduces energy consumption with a reliable, internally fed wedge wire design.
  • Offers customization with various screen openings, adapting to specific industry needs.
  • Made from stainless steel, providing excellent corrosion resistance for long-term durability.

General


Applications
Seafood,Meat,Poultry,Food industries
End products
Chicken skin,Rendered meat products,Poultry offal,Shrimp shells,Fish heads
Steps before
Feather Removal,Offal Collection,Initial Rinsing
Steps after
Solid Collection,Sales or Disposal of Solids,Further Processing
Input ingredients
process water,skin,offal,other solid materials
Output ingredients
dry solids,water-free materials
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.

Technical Specifications


Drum Diameter
Up to 36 inches (91.5 cm) I.D.
Drum Length
Up to 10 feet (304.8 cm)
Motor Requirement (up to 20-inch diameter)
3/4 hp motor 208/230/406V,3 ph,60 Hz
Motor Requirement (more than 20-inch diameter)
2 hp motor,208/230/460V,3 ph,60 Hz
Net Weight
400 lbs. (181 kg) for Std. 12 I.D. X 3 L screen
Material
Stainless Steel
Design Type
Wedge wire design
Screen Mounting
Horizontally mounted
Feed Type
Internally fed

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Wedge Wire Drum
Feed Type
Solid Materials
Installation Type
Horizontal Mounting
Automation Level
Manual / PLC
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Continuous
Cleaning Method
Manual / CIP

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel
Cleanability
Easy to clean
Abrasion resistance
High abrasion resistance
Biological compatibility
Food-grade materials

Product type Characteristics


Application
Feather,offal screening
Application
Process water removal
Industry
Poultry,Meat,Seafood processing

Physical Characteristics


Drum diameter
Up to 36 inches (91.5 cm)
Drum length
Up to 10 feet (304.8 cm)
Material
Stainless steel wedge wire
Net Weight
400 lbs (181 kg) for Std. 12 I.D. X 3 L screen
Mounting
Horizontally mounted
Feed method
Internally fed

Custom Options


Drum diameter
Up to 36 inches (91.5 cm)
Drum length
Up to 10 feet (304.8 cm)
Material
Stainless steel