What kind of maintenance does a Marel FHF system typically require?

Regular cleaning and sanitation are critical. Mechanical maintenance typically involves checking and replacing wear parts such as blades, bearings, and conveyor components, along with routine lubrication.

Can this system be integrated with existing processing lines?

Yes, the modular design and overhead conveyor basis commonly allow for seamless integration into downstream operations like trimming, bone detection, and further processing, depending on the existing line's specifications.

What are the typical benefits of using an automated deboning system like the FHF?

Key benefits commonly include significantly higher yields, reduced labour costs, improved product consistency, and enhanced hygiene compared to manual deboning methods.

Is specialist training required to operate an FHF system?

Yes, operators and maintenance staff typically require specific training on the system's controls, operational procedures, safety protocols, and routine maintenance tasks to ensure efficient and safe operation.

What types of breast meat products can this system produce?

This class of equipment is versatile, commonly producing breast fillets with or without back meat, with or without tenderloins, and can also harvest individual wing joints and valuable by-products.

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MAREL FHF

Name: MAREL FHF
Brand: Marel
SKU: used-marel-fhf-215ddf14
Availability: InStock

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FHF-XB is a system made up of processing modules installed along an overhead conveyor. FHF-XB produces a wide range of breast meat products (with and without back meat, with and without tenderloins) for retail and industrial customers. The FHF-XB system is fed with front halves with wings or at least their inner joints left on. This allows eye meat to be harvested and maximizes yield. The system will cut whole wings into individual wing joints. These are harvested separately. The system also harvests valuable by-products such as skin, crop fat and breast tendon meat. High hourly capacity, unbeatably high yields and low manning levels set new standards in the kgs per man hour possible. - Overhead conveyor based system; layout flexibility - Modular; can be extended - Seamless integration into downstream trimming, bone detection and further processing operations Specifications A basic system to produce whole fillets with back meat attached but with tenderloins harvested separately will be fitted with the following modules: - Wing stretcher - Neck cutting/trimming module - Wing skin incision module - Breast skinner - Back skinner - Neck fat removing module - Back meat separation module - Wishbone removing and shoulder joint cutting module - Fillet/wing harvesting module - Tenderloin tendon cutting module - Tenderloin separation module - Breast tendon harvesting module - Carrier washer For lean half fillets, the following modules should be added: - XC fillet trimming module - Fillet halving module (with or without tenderloin attached) For harvesting back meat separately from the breast fillet, the following modules should be added: - XC fillet trimming module - Back meat harvesting module Where the system is fed with front halves with the whole wing left on, the following wing cutting modules can be added: - Wing tip cutting module - Wing second joint cutting module

Warsaw, Poland

6,117 km away

Model Number

FHF

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Typical context for this category of equipment. Always confirm specifics with the seller.

High-volume poultry processing plants for automated breast meat harvesting.
Facilities producing a variety of chicken breast products for retail and industrial markets.
Operations focused on maximising yield from chicken front halves, including valuable by-products.
Processors seeking to reduce manual labour and increase throughput in deboning operations.

Typical capacity: For this class of equipment, hourly capacities commonly range from 4,000 to 6,000 front halves, depending on configuration and product type.
Power supply: Units of this type typically require a three-phase industrial power supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with appropriate motor ratings for conveyors and cutting modules.
Feed material: Designed to process chicken front halves, ideally with wings or inner wing joints intact, to optimise yield.
Product output: Capable of producing various breast meat products (with/without back meat, with/without tenderloins), individual wing joints, skin, crop fat, and breast tendon meat.
System footprint: As an overhead conveyor-based modular system, the footprint is flexible but requires significant linear space for processing modules.
Material construction: Typically constructed from stainless steel and food-grade plastics for hygiene and durability in a processing environment.
Manning levels: Designed to significantly reduce manual labour, setting new standards for kgs per man-hour compared to traditional deboning.

Regular cleaning and sanitation are critical. Mechanical maintenance typically involves checking and replacing wear parts such as blades, bearings, and conveyor components, along with routine lubrication.

Deboning machines are valued for improving processing efficiency and reducing labour costs in meat and poultry operations. Buyers typically prioritise machines with robust construction, reliable cutting mechanisms, and ease of cleaning for food safety compliance. When purchasing used equipment, inspectors should examine blade condition, motor performance, and overall structural integrity. Industry sentiment favours models with straightforward maintenance requirements and good spare parts availability. Consistent performance and durability make these machines a worthwhile investment for facilities seeking to streamline production workflows.

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Marel

Marel supplies equipment, software and services for food processing, with a focus on poultry, meat and fish. Founded in Iceland in 1983, the company builds lines for processing, grading, slicing and filleting. Machinery Masters lists used Marel equipment from verified sellers across these categories.

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