designed for: Fast and efficient removal of the feathers from poultry carcasses.
Capacity: Up to 6000 birds per hour
Advantages:
designed for: Fast and efficient removal of the feathers from poultry carcasses.
Capacity: Up to 6000 birds per hour
Advantages:
The Automatic Plucker from Dutch Poultry Tech uses rotating discs with rubber picking fingers to gently and effectively remove feathers from poultry carcasses, offering adjustable settings, multiple capacity options, and easy cleaning for smooth integration into processing lines.
Dutch Poultry Tech’s Plucker
| Model | Article | Per hour | Length | Width | Height | Weight | Installed power | Weight (packed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PF PCK-40 | Plucker 480 flingers | 1200-2000 birds per hour | 3120 mm | 1805 mm | 2255 mm | 1450 kg | 3.0 kW per motor, 4 motors total | 1550 kg |
| PF PCK-64 | Plucker 640 flingers | 2400-3600 birds per hour | 4885 mm | 1805 mm | 2255 mm | 1650 kg | 3.0 kW per motor, 8 motors total | 1750 kg |
The Automatic Plucker from Dutch Poultry Tech is a key machine in the poultry processing line, positioned directly after the scalding stage. Its function is to remove feathers from the carcass, ensuring a clean product ready for further processing such as evisceration.
After scalding loosens the feathers, birds enter the plucker where rotating discs fitted with rubber picking fingers gently rub against the carcass. This action efficiently removes feathers while maintaining product quality and minimizing damage. The process is continuous, supporting a smooth and consistent workflow throughout the line.
The machine is designed with flexibility and ease of use in mind. Different models are available depending on the required capacity, making it suitable for both small and larger processing operations. Adjustable settings allow operators to adapt the machine to different bird sizes and processing conditions.
Key features include:
 The machine consists of two plucking cabinets which contain V-belt-driven stainless steel rotating discs holding rubber picking fingers
The picking fingers rub the feathers off the carcass
Various plucker models are available to accomodate for desired capacity per hour
Each plucker has two plucker cabinets with two rows of plucking discs
Each cabinet can be opened for easy cleaning and maintenance
Easy height and width adjustment
Made out of stainless steel and other non-corrosive materials
Our latest type of plucking machine has individually adjustable picking banks which is suitable for plucking broilers, layers breeders and ducks. The plucking machine can be supplied with a bottom bank as well.
By delivering reliable defeathering performance, the Automatic Plucker plays a crucial role in achieving a smooth transition from scalding to further processing stages, improving overall workflow and processing results.
Each bank is easy to adjust (angle, width en height), easy to clean and easy to maintain through simplicity of design and based on our concept, modular built and floor-mounted.
Dutch Poultry Tech has many videos available on YouTube demonstrating it’s machines.
The Automatic Plucker integrates seamlessly into Dutch Poultry Tech’s Pluck & Play concept, offering a ready-to-install solution for efficient defeathering and smooth processing flow.
Dutch Poultry Tech develops complete poultry processing solutions focused on efficiency, hygiene, and ease of use, helping processors worldwide achieve reliable performance and consistent product quality.
