High-volume poultry portion cutter
In poultry processing, achieving consistent portion sizes and shapes is crucial. Traditional manual portioning methods can lead to inaccuracies and slowdowns, impacting overall productivity. The challenge is to find an automated solution that can handle high volumes while maintaining precision and speed.

Portions poultry to specified weight and shape
The Prime PC-4 Portion Cutter by JBT is designed to provide a reliable, high-volume solution for portioning poultry products such as breast meat, tenders, and dark meat. It utilizes custom cavities and cut angles to achieve the desired weight and shape specifications. Unlike complex designs, it offers simplicity and efficiency, making it an excellent choice for various portioning applications. The system supports variable production rates, adaptable configurations, and fast changeovers between different products, thereby enhancing overall productivity. The cutter operates on 480v, 3-phase electrical requirements and features a 1 HP drive motor. Additionally, it requires minimal water with a 1/4 connection at 1.0 GPM and 40 PSI minimum. Its net weight is 800 lbs.
Benefits
- Ensures consistent weight and shape of portions
- Saves labor by automating the portioning process
- Versatile configurations for various products
- Fast changeover to improve productivity
- Reliable and simple design reduces maintenance needs