Disc finishing picker for poultry processing

Achieve precise defethering and picking with customizable adjustments for various bird sizes, enhancing efficiency and reducing maintenance costs in high-speed poultry processing environments.

Defeathers and Processes Poultry Efficiently

The B7-Series Disc Finishing Picker from Prime Equipment Group is an advanced solution tailored for poultry processing plants. This machine stands out with its versatile design, offering multiple models optimized for various line speeds and bird sizes. It operates on a unique picking mechanism, featuring independent lateral picking banks and adjustable side banks, allowing precise control to handle different poultry sizes such as chicken drumettes, turkey breasts, and whole turkeys. Ideal for continuous, high-speed operations, it uses twelve 3 hp motors and has specialized configurations to efficiently process up to 10 gallons per minute at 30 PSI. The construction includes high-grade plastic gears for quieter operation and reduced maintenance. Its integration into automated production lines is seamless, with optional hydraulic motors for enhanced picking efficiency, and it is especially effective in high-demand settings for producing chicken wings and turkey leg quarters. The machine supports easy, customizable throughput adjustments and features a feather deflector for streamlined processing, significantly reducing manual intervention.

Benefits

  • Optimizes efficiency by accommodating various poultry sizes, reducing reprocessing needs.
  • Lowers operational noise and maintenance costs with high-grade plastic gears.
  • Enhances processing flexibility with adjustable picking banks for precise control.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing lines, supporting continuous, high-speed operations.
  • Minimizes manual labor through automated feather and offal management.

General


Applications
Seafood,Meat,Poultry
End products
Turkey leg quarters,Chicken drumettes,Chicken thighs,Whole turkey,Turkey breasts,Chicken wings
Steps before
Scalding,Evisceration
Steps after
Portioning,Slicing,Freezing,Chilling,Proofing,Cooking
Input ingredients
live chicken,live turkey,poultry
Output ingredients
featherless chicken,featherless turkey,processed poultry
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


Motor Power
(12) 3 hp motors
Electrical Requirements
480V,3 ph,60 Hz,100 amps
Water Requirements
(3) 3/4 connections
10.0 GPM (37.85 LPM)
30 PSI
Bottom Bank Motor Power
(5) 3hp motors
Production Rates
Variable and customizable

Operating Characteristics


Picking Mechanism
Disc-Type
Finger Hub Adjustability
Wide Range
Automation Level
Variable Models
Noise Levels
Low Noise - High-grade Plastic Gears
Versatility
Adjustable for Bird Sizes
Side Bank Adjustability
Up/Down,In/Out,Tilt
Production Rates
Variable and Customizable
Bird Focus areas
Shoulders and Rear Neck Area

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
High-grade plastic gears
Cleanability
Easy to clean

Product type Characteristics


Picking Coverage
Maximum

Physical Characteristics


Discharge method
Feather deflector directs to raceway
Adjustable components
Lateral and side banks adjustable

Custom Options


Model availability
Various models for different line speeds,bird sizes,stunning methods
Picking bank adjustability
Independent and adjustable up/down,in/out,with tilt
Feather deflector
Supplied to direct feathers to raceway
Bottom bank
Optional with hydraulic motors
Plastic gears
High-grade for noise reduction and maintenance ease