Optimized Duck Processing with NPW’s Wax Dipping and Dewaxing Line
In modern poultry processing, efficiency and hygiene are paramount. NPW’s integrated wax dipping and dewaxing line for duck slaughterhouses is designed to handle up to 5000 birds per hour, ensuring high throughput while maintaining the highest standards of food safety. This specialized system effectively removes fine feathers and hair from duck carcasses, delivering a clean, premium product.
Process Overview
The wax dipping and dewaxing process is a critical step in duck processing. After the initial bleeding, scalding, and plucking stages, ducks may still have residual pin feathers and fine hair. Our line automates the following steps:
- Pre-cleaning: Carcasses are rinsed to remove loose feathers and debris.
- Wax dipping: Ducks are immersed in food-grade wax at precise temperatures (typically 55-60°C), allowing the wax to penetrate and adhere to remaining feathers.
- Cooling: The wax-coated carcasses pass through a cooling tunnel where the wax solidifies, encapsulating the feathers.
- Dewaxing: A mechanical dewaxing unit gently removes the hardened wax along with embedded feathers, leaving the skin clean and intact.
- Wax recovery: The used wax is collected, filtered, and reused, reducing operational costs and waste.
Key Features and Benefits
NPW’s wax dipping and dewaxing line is engineered for reliability and performance:
- High capacity: Designed for 5000 BPH, suitable for large-scale duck slaughterhouses.
- Food-grade materials: Constructed with stainless steel (AISI 304/316) for durability and easy sanitation.
- Precise temperature control: Ensures optimal wax adhesion and removal without damaging the skin.
- Automated operation: PLC control with touch screen interface for easy monitoring and adjustment.
- Energy efficiency: Insulated tanks and heat recovery systems minimize energy consumption.
- Wax recycling: Integrated filtration system extends wax life and reduces costs.
Technical Specifications
Our standard model offers:
- Capacity: 5000 birds per hour
- Wax tank volume: 2000 liters
- Cooling tunnel length: 12 meters
- Power: 45 kW
- Air consumption: 0.8 m³/min
- Water consumption: 1.5 m³/h
- Overall dimensions: 25m x 4m x 3m (L x W x H)
Delivery and Installation
NPW provides comprehensive support from order to operation. Each line is carefully packaged for international shipping, with all components protected against corrosion and damage. Our team assists with installation, commissioning, and training to ensure smooth integration into your facility.
Invest in NPW’s wax dipping and dewaxing line to enhance your duck processing efficiency and product quality. Contact us today for a customized solution.
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