If you run a small to mid-size poultry line, the scalding tank is the quiet workhorse that makes plucking fast, consistent, and frankly less stressful on a busy day. I’ve toured family plants and co-ops where a solid scald determines whether the defeathering line hums or jams. This Semi Automatic poultry scalding tank—designed in Jinwang Western Street, Anping County, Hengshui, Hebei, China—targets exactly that gap: reliable, controllable heat; easy cleaning; sane maintenance.
Trends are clear: tighter hygiene controls, smarter energy use, and semi-automation that doesn’t bankrupt a small processor. Many customers say they’re upgrading legacy open vats for better temperature stability and easier washdowns. Honestly, it’s overdue. Regulators keep nudging plants toward verifiable controls and cleaner welds, and buyers want equipment that plays nicely with HACCP records.
Designed for chicken, duck, goose, and quail lines. Typical users include township slaughterhouses, farm co-ops, boutique processors, and R&D pilot plants testing defeathering parameters. In fact, a stable scalding tank lets you run (for example) 50–60°C soft scalds for premium skin presentation or 60–64°C hard scalds when throughput matters more than cosmetic perfection—subject to local regulations, of course.
| Model | Semi Automatic poultry scalding tank (chicken/duck/goose/quail) |
| Tank material | SUS304 stainless steel, food-contact welds; polished inner surface |
| Capacity | ≈ 300–800 L (custom sizes on request) |
| Heating | Electric elements (optional steam coil) |
| Temp control | Digital PID, ±1°C stability in typical conditions |
| Power | ≈ 9–18 kW (varies by capacity) |
| Insulation | Double-wall with mineral insulation to reduce heat loss |
| Ingress / safety | IP54 control box, E-stop, over-temp cutout |
Materials: food-grade SUS304, heat-resistant gaskets, food-safe sealants. Methods: preheat to target, immerse carcasses in baskets/frames, agitate manually or with optional paddles, then transfer to plucker. Internal QA typically checks temperature uniformity at three depths; real-world variation ≈ ±0.8–1.5°C. For hygiene, operators rotate water, skim fats, and follow CIP-style rinse with 80–85°C hot water after shift.
Testing standards and references: plants often align with HACCP plans, EU 853/2004 hygiene rules, USDA FSIS guidance on scalding and antimicrobial controls. Service life? With routine descaling and gasket replacement, users report 6–10 years—longer in low-salinity water.
| Vendor | Heating | Controls | Customization | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yize Machine (Hebei) | Electric / optional steam | PID, over-temp cutout | High (dimensions, baskets, drains) | ≈ 15–30 days |
| Vendor B (imported) | Steam only | PLC; pricier service | Medium | ≈ 6–10 weeks |
| Vendor C (local fab) | Electric | Analog dial | Low–Medium | ≈ 3–5 weeks |
One Hebei co-op running 400–600 birds/day reported a 12–18% drop in rework after switching to this scalding tank, mostly from tighter temperature control. Another shop handling ducks liked the sturdier drain and the fact that steam-option units cut their electric bill—though they admitted it took a week to dial in their soft scald profile.
Typically supplied with material certificates for SUS304, electrical diagrams referencing IEC/EN 60204-1 basics, and support for HACCP documentation. CE/ISO paperwork available on request—ask to see samples. Always validate scalding parameters under your local rules.
Made in Anping County, Hengshui City, Hebei, China, this scalding tank suits processors who want dependable controls and straightforward cleaning without a huge learning curve. Not flashy. But effective—actually the point in poultry.