Shandong Baowei Peking Duck Scalding Machine: A Perfect Fusion of Traditional Craftsmanship and Modern Technology

As a gem of Chinese cuisine, Beijing roast duck—with its crispy skin, tender meat, and distinctive flavor—has captivated countless food lovers. Among the intricate steps involved in preparing roast duck, "scalding the carcass" is a crucial stage that determines the quality of the duck skin. Relying on years of technological expertise, Shandong Baowei Machinery & Technology Co., Ltd. has introduced the Beijing Roast Duck Scalding Machine, which, with its intelligent and highly efficient design, has redefined the standards of this traditional craft and become an essential piece of equipment in the poultry processing industry.

Roasting Process: The Secret Behind the Crispy Texture of Peking Duck

The crispy texture of Peking duck stems from the precise control over the structure of its skin. The duck skin is rich in collagen, which under normal circumstances forms a tangled, rope-like structure that imparts elasticity to the skin. The core of the scalding process lies in using high-temperature boiling water to break down the collagen’s molecular structure, transforming it into a three-dimensional, gelatinous network. This process not only causes the pores in the duck skin to contract and the surface proteins to coagulate but also creates countless tiny air bubbles beneath the skin, providing space for gases to expand during subsequent roasting. After the scalding process, the gas trapped beneath the skin causes the skin to tighten as it dries, forming a dense layer. During roasting, the gelatin dehydrates and becomes crisp, ultimately delivering the signature crunchy texture of Peking duck.

Traditional scalding of duck carcasses relies on manual operation, requiring an experienced artisan to hold the duck carcass and evenly pour boiling water over it. Even a slight mistake can lead to uneven heating, thereby affecting the yield of high-quality products. In contrast, Shandong Baowei’s scalding machine uses automation technology to standardize and control this process, ensuring consistent quality of roasted duck.

Bao Wei Embossing Machine: Technical Specifications and Core Advantages

Shandong Baowei Machinery & Technology Co., Ltd., located in Weifang City, Shandong Province, has been deeply engaged in the poultry processing equipment sector for many years. Its Beijing-style roast duck scalding machine is a specialized piece of assembly-line equipment designed for large-scale production. The equipment model is BW-TPJ-1, operating on an industrial voltage of 380V with a power rating of 11kW. Its processing capacity ranges from 500 to 2,200 duck carcasses per hour, making it suitable for processing plants of various sizes. The equipment’s external dimensions are 4,000 × 1,600 × 2,200 millimeters, and it weighs 600 kilograms. Customized specifications are available to meet diverse production requirements.

The core advantages of this device are reflected in three aspects:

1. **Smart Operation**: The one-click start function greatly simplifies the process—operators only need to set the parameters, and the equipment will automatically perform actions such as spraying and rotating, saving labor costs while reducing human error.

2. **High Efficiency and Stability**: The pipeline design enables continuous operation, coupled with a uniform spraying system, ensuring that each duck carcass receives consistent heat treatment and eliminating issues such as local overheating or insufficient scalding. As a result, the yield of finished products is significantly improved.

3. **Quality Assurance**: The equipment is certified by Shandong Baowei and made from 304 stainless steel, meeting food-grade safety standards. It is highly durable, easy to clean, and complies with modern hygiene requirements for food processing.

Application scenario: From processing plants to food service outlets.

The Baowei scalding machine has a wide range of applications, covering the entire processing chain for poultry. For large-scale slaughterhouses, the machine’s high capacity can easily match production lines that process more than 10,000 birds per day, significantly boosting overall efficiency. Meanwhile, small- and medium-sized processing plants can achieve automated upgrades at a lower cost by opting for customized specifications tailored to their needs. In the foodservice industry, end-users such as Peking duck restaurants and chain restaurants can directly use the scalding machine to prepare duck carcasses, ensuring consistent crispness in every roasted duck and enhancing their brand reputation.

Take the Shandong Hua Ya Roasted Duck chain brand as an example: After introducing the Baowei scalding and shaping machine, each store’s daily processing capacity increased from 300 ducks to 800 ducks. Moreover, the standard deviation of duck skin crispness was reduced to within 5%, and customer complaint rates dropped by 40%. The equipment also seamlessly integrates with subsequent stages such as drying and roasting, forming a fully intelligent production line.

After-sales service: Full-cycle support for worry-free use.

Shandong Baowei provides end-to-end services covering the entire lifecycle—from pre-sales to in-sales and after-sales. During the pre-sales phase, our technical team customizes equipment solutions based on the customer’s production capacity requirements and site conditions. In the in-sales phase, professional engineers come to the site for installation and commissioning, ensuring that the equipment is compatible with the customer’s existing production line. In the after-sales phase, we offer a one-year warranty and lifetime maintenance services, with a 48-hour response time nationwide for repair requests. In addition, the company regularly conducts operational training sessions to help customers master equipment maintenance techniques and extend the equipment’s service life.

## Industry Impact: Driving the Modernization and Transformation of Traditional Crafts

The introduction of the Baowei embossing machine not only addresses the longstanding issues of low efficiency and unstable quality in traditional embossing processes, but also accelerates the standardization of Beijing roast duck preparation techniques. By transforming experiential operations into quantifiable parameter controls, this equipment reduces reliance on manual skills and provides technical support for nurturing new talent and expanding production capacity within the industry. Currently, the device has been exported to regions such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East, helping Chinese roast duck culture go global.

From manual pouring to intelligent spraying, and from the inheritance of experience to data-driven approaches, Shandong Baowei’s Beijing Roast Duck Scalding Machine reinterprets the value of traditional craftsmanship through technological innovation. In today’s era, where both efficiency and quality are equally prioritized, this equipment is not only a powerful ally for poultry-processing enterprises but also a vivid embodiment of the inheritance and innovation of Chinese culinary culture.