Stork - Stork D-16

Applications & Use Cases

• Commercial poultry processing lines for feather removal.
• Abattoirs handling chickens, ducks, or other fowl.
• Facilities requiring high-throughput, automated plucking prior to evisceration.
• Operations aiming to reduce manual labour in the slaughtering process.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput typically ranges from 1,000 to 6,000 birds per hour, depending on configuration and bird size.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, a 3-phase industrial electrical supply (e.g., 400V, 50Hz in the UK) is required.

Dimensions (approximate)

Units of this nature typically have a footprint of 2m to 4m in length and 1m to 2m in width, with a height of 1.5m to 2.5m.

Construction material

Most industrial pluckers are constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability in wet processing environments.

Plucking method

Automatic pluckers like the D-16 typically utilise rotating drums fitted with rubber fingers to remove feathers.

Water consumption

Water is commonly used for lubrication and cleaning during operation; consumption varies but can be significant for continuous use.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of poultry is this plucker suitable for?

  This model is typically designed for chickens, but may be adaptable for other fowl like ducks or smaller turkeys, depending on the specific setup and rubber finger configuration. Buyers should confirm suitability with the seller.

• Does this unit require a scalder?

• What maintenance is typically involved?

• Can this plucker be integrated into an existing processing line?

• Are spare parts readily available for Stork equipment?