Poultry Wishbone Halving Machine

I. Product Overview

The Poultry Wishbone Halving Machine (Model 13) is a highly specialized food processing machine engineered specifically for splitting and halving poultry wishbones (commonly known as chicken wishbones or “chicken fork bones”). This machine provides a high-volume, automated cutting solution for poultry slaughterhouses, specialized snack food processing factories (such as fried wishbone snack producers), wholesale markets, and central commercial kitchens.

Built with a specialized vertical positioning guide, the Model 13 stabilizes the fork-shaped wishbones during feeding to ensure exact centerline splitting. Weighing a compact 30kg, this machine combines high-speed processing efficiency with heavy-duty construction, dramatically lowering manual labor costs while maintaining strict hygiene and worker safety standards.

II. Structural Features & Working Principle

1. Key Structural Features

• Wishbone Alignment Guide: Features a custom-contoured feed slot designed to accommodate the unique fork shape of wishbones, aligning them perfectly before they contact the blade.
• Premium Alloy Cutting Blade: Equipped with a heavy-duty, wear-resistant circular alloy blade that slices through wishbone cartilage and bone cleanly, avoiding crushing and keeping meat intact.
• Lightweight Stainless Steel Frame: Built from high-quality food-grade stainless steel with a compact 30kg footprint, making it easy to relocate while providing structural durability and rust resistance.
• Hermetically Sealed Motor: Driven by a high-power 1.1kW motor housed inside an airtight protective enclosure, allowing for direct water spraying during cleanup.

2. Working Principle

Once powered on, the 1.1kW motor drives the alloy circular blade to spin at high speeds. The operator places the poultry wishbone onto the specialized guide channel and slides it forward. The alignment guide holds the fork bone centered as it slides beneath the safety shield. The high-speed rotating blade instantly slices through the center joint, splitting the wishbones into clean, symmetrical halves in a fraction of a second.

III. Main Technical Parameters

IV. Installation & Commissioning

1. General Installation Procedure

1. Set the machine on a flat, highly stable commercial workbench and lock any leveling mounts in place to reduce vibration.
2. Verify that the power outlet matches the specific voltage requirements (220V single-phase or 380V three-phase).
3. Connect the power cables securely. For 380V configurations, verify the correct motor rotation direction (matching the arrow).
4. Run the machine idle (empty) for 2 minutes to inspect for standard smooth operation and make sure there are no loose parts.

2. After-Sales Service

Installation assistance, spare parts support, and localized maintenance guides are available through our customer service team or via structured remote video support.

V. Safe Use & Precautions

1. Before Use

• Ensure only authorized, trained operators handle the wishbone processing equipment.
• Check that the rotary blade locking nut is tightened securely before turning on power.
• Ensure the heavy-duty safety guide guard is securely in place and aligned correctly.

2. Operational Safety

• Strictly Prohibited: Never feed wishbones towards the rotating blade with bare hands. Use the specialized positioning channel and maintain a safe hand distance.
• Avoid wearing hanging jewelry, loose ties, wide-sleeved jackets, or loose-fitting gloves which could get caught in the rotating blade.
• Always turn off the machine and disconnect the power supply completely before performing any cleaning, blade changes, or maintenance.

3. Safety Pictograms

4. Daily Maintenance

VI. Simple Troubleshooting