# Shandong Baowei Poultry Small Depilator: A Small Device Driving a Big Industry

In Zhucheng City, Shandong Province, Shandong Baowei Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.—a company whose core business is the R&D of poultry slaughtering equipment—has sparked an efficiency revolution in the poultry processing industry with its compact hair-removal machines. Designed specifically for small and medium-sized farmers and processing facilities, this equipment breaks through traditional limitations with its “small yet sophisticated” design, becoming a key tool for boosting poultry-slaughtering efficiency and reducing labor intensity.

### Technological Innovation: The Leap from Manual to Intelligent Processes

Shandong Baowei’s small-scale plucking machine employs a principle that mimics manual rubbing. Driven by a motor, the plucking turntable rotates at high speed. Under the action of centrifugal force, the poultry is flung toward the edge of the drum’s inner wall, where it comes into relative motion with rubber bars mounted on both the drum’s inner wall and the turntable, creating a precise rubbing effect. This design not only replicates the delicate movements of manual feather removal but also achieves thorough removal of feathers, sebum, and foot scales by optimizing the material and arrangement density of the rubber bars. The device’s built-in constant-temperature control system ensures that the water temperature remains stable between 58°C and 61°C, preventing incomplete plucking or damage to the poultry caused by temperature fluctuations.

Take the Bao Wei BW-QG-0012 vertical feather-plucking machine as an example: despite its power rating of only 3,000 W, it can achieve a processing capacity of 200 kg/min. The equipment is made of 304 stainless steel and features an adjustable-angle housing and a lifting support frame. Operators can flexibly adjust the working height according to the size of the poultry, thereby reducing fatigue caused by frequent bending. Even more noteworthy is that this model supports modular customization—users can add an automatic draining system or a feather-water separation device based on their specific needs, further optimizing the production process.

Cost Control: Precision from Procurement to Operations and Maintenance

Compared to the hefty investment—often in the hundreds of thousands of yuan—required for large-scale automated production lines, Bao Wei’s small hair removal machines are priced between 15,000 and 45,000 yuan. By upgrading the equipment, daily production capacity has been increased from 1,000 units to 3,000 units.

In terms of operational and maintenance costs, the equipment’s low-energy-consumption motor and wear-resistant rubber bars have reduced the cost per poultry processing to just 0.03 yuan. Through comparative experiments, the slaughterhouse company found that, compared to conventional models, the rubber bars on Baowei equipment now last up to eight months before needing replacement. What gives businesses even greater peace of mind is Baowei’s after-sales service—offering “1-hour response and on-site arrival within 24 hours”—which ensures that equipment malfunctions won’t disrupt production schedules.

### Market Validation: Expanding from Regional to Global Reach

As of the third quarter of 2025, Bowei’s compact hair removal machines have already covered 23 provinces across China and have successfully entered the market. After conducting a site visit, a customer from Hebei commented: “The device achieves a hair removal rate of 99.2% and can handle chickens and ducks of various body types, making it highly competitive in the local market.”

Industry data shows that by 2025, the Chinese market for feather-plucking machines will reach 7.8 billion yuan, with the share of small-sized equipment rising to 27%. The technical director of Baowei Company revealed that the company is developing an intelligent hair removal machine equipped with a visual recognition system. This machine will use AI algorithms to automatically adjust the intensity and duration of hair removal. Once launched in 2026, it is expected to further solidify the company’s leading position in the small- and medium-sized equipment segment.

Shandong Baowei, which has grown from Zhucheng to the global stage, connects every link in the poultry processing industry chain through a series of compact hair-removal machines. When traditional industries meet intelligent manufacturing, this industrial transformation driven by small-scale equipment is injecting new momentum into rural revitalization.