Chicken Tail Plucker Machine

Product Overview

However, some feathers may remain around difficult areas such as:

• Tail section 

• Tail gland area 

• Lower back area 

The tail plucker is installed after the main plucking section to perform final feather cleaning and improve carcass appearance.

Compared with manual trimming, the automatic tail plucker provides:

• Stable feather removal quality 

• Higher processing efficiency 

• Reduced labor requirements 

• Better hygiene control 

It is commonly used in:

• Broiler processing plants 

• Chicken slaughterhouses 

• Export poultry processing facilities 

Working Principle

After the chicken carcass passes through the main plucking machines, it enters the tail plucking section.

The tail area contacts specially designed rotating rubber fingers or plucking rollers.

Through controlled mechanical friction, remaining feathers around the tail are removed without damaging the skin.

The machine works continuously with the overhead conveyor system, allowing automatic operation in high-speed poultry processing lines.

Main Features

1. Specialized Tail Feather Removal

Designed specifically for difficult-to-clean tail areas.

Effectively removes:

• Tail feathers

• Small residual feathers

• Feather roots around tail area

2. High-Speed Continuous Operation

The machine can be connected with automatic conveyor systems.

Suitable for:

• Medium processing lines

• High-capacity poultry plants

3. Stainless Steel Food Grade Structure

Manufactured with SUS304 stainless steel.

Advantages:

• Corrosion resistance

• Easy cleaning

• Suitable for wet processing environments

4. Adjustable Plucking Performance

The plucking pressure can be adjusted according to:

• Chicken size

• Processing speed

• Feather condition

5. Replaceable Rubber Fingers

Wear parts are designed for easy replacement.

Benefits:

• Reduced downtime

• Lower maintenance cost

• Stable processing performance

Technical Specifications-HT-TP Series Chicken Tail Plucker Machine

Key Parameters – Production Capacity

Application Position in Production Line

Application

The chicken tail plucker is mainly installed in commercial poultry slaughter lines where high carcass appearance quality is required.

For export-oriented chicken processing plants, remaining feathers around the tail area can affect product grading and customer acceptance.

The machine provides a final cleaning step before evisceration and chilling.

Typical applications:

• Frozen chicken export plants

• Broiler processing factories

• Automated poultry slaughterhouses

Application Case

Case 1: Export Chicken Processing Plant

A poultry processor supplying frozen chicken products required improved carcass appearance.

After installing the tail plucker:

The equipment was integrated into the existing conveyor line after the fine plucker.

Advantages

• Improves Final Product Appearance
  Removes difficult residual feathers from the tail area.

• Reduces Manual Labor
  Automatic operation replaces manual feather trimming.

• Suitable for Export Processing Standards
  Improves carcass cleanliness and appearance quality.

• Easy Integration
  Can be connected directly with existing poultry processing lines.