Date published
12 June 2026
In modern poultry processing, production efficiency, process continuity, and the proper organization of each stage of slaughtering and further product handling are of key importance. A typical automatic poultry processing line consists of several integrated sections responsible for successive stages of the processing operation.
Slaughtering Section
The process begins in the live bird receiving area, where birds are manually hung onto the overhead conveyor system.
The product then automatically passes through the following stages:
- high-frequency electrical stunner,
- neck cutting station,
- bleeding trough,
- scalding machine,
- plucking machine,
- head puller,
- hock cutter,
- shackle washer.
Evisceration Section
After the slaughtering process is completed, the poultry is transported to the evisceration section.
This stage of the process may include:
- automatic broiler neck breaker,
- opening machine,
- eviscerator,
- inside-outside bird washer,
- final inspection station,
- cropper,
- automatic intestine extraction system,
- inspection table.
Air Chilling Section
After evisceration, the product enters the chilling section.
A typical air chilling line may include:
- shackles,
- trolleys,
- drive system,
- stainless steel structure,
- air chilling conveyor line.
Cut-Up Section
In the poultry cut-up section, various types of cuts can be performed depending on production requirements and product specifications.
A cut-up line may include:
- wing cutter,
- cross-cutting machine,
- carcass cutter,
- leg dividing machine,
- leg remover.
Weighing and Grading System
The processing line can also be equipped with a product weighing and grading system.
The grading section may include:
- product weighing system,
- drop stations,
- rehanging area,
- control cabinet,
- product conveyor system.
Packaging
The final stage of the process is product packaging.
The packaging section may include:
- product packaging system,
- product collection stations,
- conveyor system,
- stations for preparing products for further distribution.
Complete Poultry Processing Operation
A modern automatic poultry processing plant consists of an integrated process, from live bird receiving through slaughtering, evisceration, chilling, cut-up, grading, and packaging.
Proper organization of each processing section ensures a smooth production flow and allows the operation to be adapted to the specific requirements of the poultry processing facility.
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