designed for: Automatically cut and remove the vent cleanly and efficiently
Capacity: Up to 6500 birds per hour
Advantages:
designed for: Automatically cut and remove the vent cleanly and efficiently
Capacity: Up to 6500 birds per hour
Advantages:
The Vent Cutter from Dutch Poultry Tech is the first machine in the automatic evisceration line, designed to start the process with a clean and precise vent removal. Using a rotating cylindrical knife, it cuts a circular opening around the vent and removes it along with the Bursa of Fabricius, all while keeping the intestines intact to prevent contamination.
Built to meet the demands of modern poultry processing, the Vent Cutter operates without vacuum assistance and uses multiple cutting units for increased capacity. It can be configured with interchangeable knife sizes, so it adapts to different bird sizes and processing requirements. With capacities ranging up to 6,000–6,500 birds per hour depending on configuration, this machine offers both throughput and precision, ensuring that the evisceration line starts with hygienically prepared birds and consistent results.
Dutch Poultry Tech’s Vent Cutter
| Model | Article | Per hour | Length | Width | Height | Weight | Installed power | Weight (packed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC6 12" | Vent Cutter 6 units, 12 inch | up to 1750 birds per hour | 1200 mm | 900 mm | 2350 mm | 600 | - | 700 |
| VC7 12" | Vent Cutter 7 units, 12 inch | up to 2000 birds per hour | 1200 mm | 900 mm | 2350 mm | 630 | - | 730 |
| VC9 8" | Vent Cutter 9 units, 8 inch | 500 to 3500 birds per hour | 1200 mm | 900 mm | 2350 mm | 670 | - | 670 |
| VC12 6" | Vent Cutter 12 units, 6 inch | 1500 to 6000 birds per hour | 1200 mm | 900 mm | 2350 mm | 700 | - | 800 |
| VC14 6" | Vent Cutter 14 units, 6 inch | up to 6500 birds per hour | 1200 mm | 900 mm | 2350 mm | 730 | - | 830 |
The Vent Cutter from Dutch Poultry Tech is the first key machine in the automatic evisceration line, responsible for removing the vent and Bursa of Fabricius without damaging internal organs, thus setting up a clean and controlled evisceration process. Placed at the beginning of the evisceration stage, it ensures birds are prepared correctly for subsequent steps.
The machine operates with a cylindrical rotating knife that makes a precise circular cut around the vent. As the knife retracts, it removes the vent along with the Bursa of Fabricius, while keeping the intestines intact — a critical factor in reducing contamination risk and maintaining hygiene. This mechanical method removes the need for vacuum assistance, simplifying the system and enhancing operational reliability.
Designed for flexibility, the Vent Cutter can be equipped with different numbers of working units and interchangeable knife sizes, allowing it to handle a wide range of bird sizes. Depending on the configuration, the machine can process up to 6,000–6,500 birds per hour, making it suitable for both medium and high‑capacity processing lines.
Key features include:
Driven by the overhead conveyor, the Vent Cutter integrates seamlessly into the automatic evisceration line. Its precise and hygienic performance ensures a consistent product flow and helps processors maintain food safety standards while improving overall efficiency.
Dutch Poultry Tech has many videos available on YouTube demonstrating it’s machines.
The Vent Cutter fits into Dutch Poultry Tech’s Pluck & Play concept, delivering a precise and hygienic solution for vent removal at the start of automatic evisceration.
Dutch Poultry Tech creates advanced poultry processing solutions designed for efficiency, hygiene, and ease of installation, supporting processors worldwide with reliable, high‑performance equipment.
