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Pelt-O-Matic

Description
The Pelt-O-Matic is an automated rotary system for pelt removal from a variety of species including sheep, lamb, goats and deer. The pelt is removed with a slow steady downward pull and the pelt is then automatically dropped into a chute or onto a conveyor.

Benefits
The claimed benefits of the Pelt-O-Matic include:

  • Proven payback within 12 months
  • Reduced labour
  • Premium prices for pelts / skins
  • Improved yields and carcase presentation
  • Reduced injury claims
  • Simple to operate
  • Can be used with conventional or inverted dressing
  • Can be customised to fit all chain speeds
  • Compact design fits most existing kill floors
  • Robust, stainless steel construction

Availability
The Pelt-O-Matic is commercially available from Food Equipment Australia (FEA).

More information

Capacity

1 Head - Processes up to 2/min (120/hr)
4 Head - Processes up to 5/min (300/hr)
6 Head - Processes up to 8/min (480/hr)
8 Head - Processes up to 12/min (720/hr)
10 Head - Processes up to 16/min (960/hr)

For more background information on pelt removal and the Pelt-O-Matic, a
Meat Technology Update is available, as well a detailed summary of the Pelt-O-Matic and the FEA advertisment for the Pelt-O-Matic.

FEA have made some video footage of the Pelt-o-Matic available.