Shandong Baowei Seven-rod Depilator: A Revolutionary Tool in the Poultry Slaughtering Industry

In the modern poultry slaughter and processing industry, the efficiency and quality of the defeathering stage directly affect overall production efficiency and product quality. Relying on its profound technological expertise and continuous innovation, Shandong Baowei Machinery & Technology Co., Ltd. has launched the seven-roller defeathering machine, which, with its unique design and outstanding performance, has become a star product that is highly acclaimed in the industry, providing poultry slaughter enterprises with an efficient and reliable solution.

## Innovative Design: Structural Optimization Enhances Hair Removal Efficiency

The Shandong Baowei Seven-Rod Hair Removal Machine adopts an A-shaped vertical structure, with a hair removal chamber on each side, creating a symmetrical layout. This design not only enhances the stability of the equipment but also provides ample space for flexible adjustment of the hair removal rollers. The spacing between the upper and lower rows of hair removal rollers can be precisely adjusted according to the specific body characteristics of different poultry species—whether it’s larger geese or smaller chickens and ducks, the machine can deliver a “tailor-made” hair removal process. For example, when processing geese for slaughter, by extending the hair removal rollers to 1,150 mm, we can prevent damage to the goose neck during the hair removal process, ensuring both effective hair removal and the integrity of the final product.

The depilating roller is made of high-quality stainless steel and features a surface covered with fully threaded beef tendon rubber strips. This material combination offers both excellent wear resistance and flexibility. During the depilation process, the rubber strips create moderate friction against the poultry skin, efficiently removing feathers without scratching the skin or damaging the subcutaneous fat. The depilation rate exceeds 99%. The equipment is equipped with movable wheels at the bottom, allowing for flexible repositioning within the production workshop to meet the layout requirements of different production lines.

## High Efficiency Performance: Power-Driven Continuous Operation

This equipment is equipped with a high-power 2,200 kW motor and operates at an industrial voltage of 380 V, providing robust power to the depilating rollers. Through a chain drive system, the upper and lower rows of depilating rollers rotate in opposite directions, creating a continuous and stable friction field. In practical applications, the equipment can process poultry continuously, with a processing capacity reaching 500 to 700 birds per hour, significantly boosting production efficiency. For example, at a large-scale slaughterhouse, after introducing the Baowei seven-roller depilating machine, the daily processing capacity increased from the original 8,000 birds to 12,000 birds, while labor costs were reduced by 60%. At the same time, the quality of depilation became more consistent, reducing the need for subsequent manual rework.

The device is equipped with a built-in water-spraying system that continuously jets clean water during the plucking process. On the one hand, this helps soften the feathers and reduce plucking resistance; on the other hand, it promptly washes away the shed feathers and impurities, keeping the plucking chamber clean and preventing secondary contamination. This “wet plucking” process not only enhances plucking efficiency but also meets food hygiene standards, providing a double layer of assurance for production safety.

## Smart Control: Human-centered design lowers the operational threshold.

The Shandong Baowei Seven-Rod Depilator fully embodies a human-centered design approach in its operational features. The device is equipped with a visual control panel, allowing operators to easily adjust parameters such as the spacing between depilating rollers, rotation speed, and spray water volume via knobs or a touch screen, enabling “one-button start-up and intelligent operation.” For example, for different types of poultry, operators only need to pre-set the corresponding parameters, and the device will automatically complete the depilation process without requiring frequent manual intervention.

The equipment features a modular design, allowing key components such as the motor, transmission chain, and hair removal rollers to be quickly disassembled and replaced, making maintenance and upkeep exceptionally convenient. Baowei Machinery also offers a 12-month warranty period, provides wear parts at cost price, and has a dedicated after-sales service team ready to offer remote guidance or on-site repair services, ensuring the equipment operates reliably and stably over the long term. One customer shared: “Since the equipment has been in operation for two years, we’ve only had to replace two hair removal rollers—its failure rate is incredibly low. Baowei’s excellent after-sales service gives us complete peace of mind.”

Industry Applications: Multi-scenario Adaptation to Meet Diverse Needs

Thanks to its flexibility and adaptability, the Shandong Baowei Seven-Staff Depilator is widely used in various poultry slaughtering scenarios. In small- and medium-sized slaughterhouses, the equipment can be used independently or integrated with equipment such as scalding tanks and pre-cooling machines to form a simple assembly line, meeting production demands of processing over a thousand poultry birds per day. In large-scale slaughterhouses, the equipment can be seamlessly integrated into automated production lines and, via a PLC control system, achieve fully automated operations throughout the entire process, with a single production line capable of handling more than 50,000 birds per day.

In addition, the equipment also supports customized services. Based on customer-specific requirements such as site space, processing capacity, and poultry species, Baowei Machinery can adjust the equipment’s dimensions, power output, and configuration of depilating rollers. For example, customized “low-skin-damage, low-oil-extraction” depilating equipment designed for clients including Beijing Jinxing Duck Farm, Quanjuede Sanyuan Jinxing, Hebei Leshou Duck Farm, Hebei Dongfeng Animal Husbandry Co., Ltd., and Hebei Hongzhiyun Animal Husbandry Co., Ltd. reduces the rotational speed of the depilating rollers and optimizes the spray temperature, thereby preventing high-temperature damage to the poultry skin and meeting the stringent appearance standards demanded by international markets.

## Conclusion

The Shandong Baowei Seven-Staff Feather Removal Machine redefines industry standards for poultry plucking equipment with its innovative design, high efficiency, intelligent control, and wide adaptability. It not only helps enterprises enhance production efficiency and product quality but also drives the entire industry toward transformation and upgrading toward automation and intelligence. Looking ahead, as technology continues to evolve and market demands rise, Baowei Machinery will remain committed to its core principles of "quality first and innovation-driven," providing even higher-quality products and services to poultry processing companies worldwide and contributing to the industry’s high-quality development.