Shandong Baowei Horizontal Plucking Machine for Chickens, Ducks, and Geese: A Fusion of Technological Innovation and Industry Benchmarking

In the modern poultry slaughter and processing industry, the efficiency and quality of the plucking process directly impact overall production efficiency. Shandong Zhu Cheng City Baowei Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., leveraging its years of deep-rooted technical expertise in the industry, has introduced a horizontal plucking machine for chickens, ducks, and geese that boasts high efficiency, stability, and durability, making it the preferred core equipment for small- and medium-sized slaughterhouses and catering enterprises. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the industry value of this equipment from four perspectives: technical principles, product advantages, application scenarios, and user feedback.

### I. Technical Principle: Precise Coordination Between Friction and Mechanical Structure

The core design of the Baowei horizontal depilating machine is based on the principle of “relative rotation of two rollers.” Inside the device, there are two rows of depilating rollers—upper and lower—each row consisting of multiple rubber-tipped rods. A motor drives these two rows of rollers to rotate in opposite directions via a chain transmission. When poultry that has undergone scalding treatment is fed into the machine, the relative motion of the depilating rollers generates a frictional force akin to “combing,” which quickly removes feathers while minimizing damage to the bird’s skin.

Take the 34-roll horizontal plucking machine developed by Baowei as an example: The spacing between its plucking rollers can be dynamically adjusted according to the size of the poultry, making it suitable for various bird species such as chickens, ducks, and geese. For instance, when processing larger Muscovy ducks, operators can use the adjusting lead screws at the four corners of the machine to widen the roller spacing, ensuring thorough plucking. Conversely, for smaller poultry like chicks, the roller spacing can be narrowed to enhance efficiency. This flexibility enables a single machine to handle daily slaughter volumes ranging from 500 to 1,000 birds, significantly reducing enterprises' equipment procurement costs.

II. Product Advantages: Comprehensive Control Across the Entire Chain, From Materials to Manufacturing Processes

1. **Material Durability**

The device’s housing is made of 304 stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance and easy cleanability, making it well-suited for slaughterhouse environments characterized by high temperatures and high humidity. The rubber bristles on the internal depilating roller are crafted from highly elastic silicone material; after undergoing a special processing technique, they can last for more than three years without deforming or breaking, even when exposed continuously to hot water and poultry fats.

2. **Structural Optimization Design**

The Bao Wei horizontal hair removal machine features a modular design, with the working chamber able to be opened entirely for easy daily maintenance and component replacement. For example, a slaughterhouse in Linyi, Shandong Province, after two years of continuous use, only needed to replace a few worn-out hair-stripping rods to restore optimal performance, reducing maintenance costs by 40% compared to similar products. In addition, the device is equipped with a drain port and a rinsing mechanism at the bottom, allowing for quick removal of shed feathers and debris, thereby preventing secondary contamination.

3. **Safety and Energy-Saving Features**

The device is equipped with dual safety features: First, the power box features a locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized operation; second, it includes an overload protection device for the motor that automatically cuts off power when the hair removal roller becomes jammed, thus preventing damage to the equipment. In terms of energy consumption, taking a model with a power rating of 8,000 W as an example, its hourly electricity consumption is only 8 kWh, representing a 15% to 20% energy savings compared to conventional hair removal machines.

### 3. Application Scenarios: Full Coverage from Individual Households to Large-Scale Slaughterhouses

The product line of Baowei horizontal hair removal machines covers a variety of specifications, meeting the needs of businesses of different sizes.

- **Small Semi-Automatic Model**: Suitable for scenarios such as restaurants and farmers' markets, this model supports a 220V household power supply and can process 300 to 500 items per hour. For example, after a certain chain hotpot restaurant brand purchased this model, its back-of-house meal preparation efficiency improved by 60%, and it was able to reduce its workforce by three employees.

- **Mid-sized Fully Automatic Model**: Equipped with a PLC control system, this model can be integrated with equipment such as scalding tanks and portioning lines to form an automated production line. After adopting this solution, a meat duck processing plant in Shandong—one that previously slaughtered 5,000 ducks per day—reduced its daily workforce from 25 to 12 people and increased the feather removal pass rate from 85% to 98%.

- **Customized Large-Scale Equipment**: For the hair removal needs of non-poultry animals such as sheep and rabbits, Bowei can adjust the material and rotational speed of the hair removal rollers. For example, a hydraulic horizontal hair removal machine customized for a mutton-processing enterprise in Inner Mongolia achieved a threefold increase in whole-sheep hair removal efficiency by increasing roller pressure and modifying the texture of the hair-stripping bars.

### IV. User Feedback: Dual Validation Through Reputation and Data

According to a survey of 50 companies nationwide that use Baowei hair removal machines, the overall equipment satisfaction rate reached 92%. The main advantages are concentrated in the following areas:

- **Hair Removal Effect**: 98% of users reported that the device can thoroughly remove fine and soft hairs without the need for secondary manual processing. For example, a down-processing plant in Jiangsu reported that after using the device, the purity of down increased from 75% to 92%, significantly expanding the product’s premium pricing potential.

- **Ease of Operation**: 85% of operators reported that equipment debugging takes only 10 minutes, and even novices can start working after a brief training session. In a video posted by Douyin user “Lao Zhang’s Slaughter Diary,” his father—a 60-year-old veteran operator—successfully operated the equipment independently to process 800 ducks per day, demonstrating the device’s user-friendliness.

- **After-sales Service**: Baowei promises a “24-hour response and on-site arrival within 48 hours.” Its nationwide service network covers 12 provinces, and the lead time for parts supply has been shortened to within 3 days. A customer in Xinjiang, after experiencing equipment failure, was able to replace the motor themselves with remote guidance and resumed production within 4 hours, thereby avoiding losses due to order delays.

### Conclusion: Industry Upgrades Driven by Technology—Shandong Baowei Machinery & Technology Co., Ltd. has continuously innovated to upgrade its horizontal depilating machines from single-function devices into intelligent solutions. Its products not only hold a market share of over 30% in China but are also exported to regions such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East, making them a flagship example of “Made in China” in the agricultural machinery sector. Looking ahead, with the integration of AI visual recognition technology and IoT applications, Baowei’s depilating machines are poised to achieve advanced features such as automated sorting and data traceability, further accelerating the standardization and intelligent transformation of the poultry slaughtering industry.