What is a mechanical skinning machine? It’s the professional skill for efficiently separating raw hides from the carcass.
- Mechanical skinning machines are specialized equipment used to completely peel whole hides (including those from pigs, cattle, sheep, horses, donkeys, etc.) from the carcass after slaughter.
- This is the first crucial step in the leather industry.
- Unlike hair removal, skinning uses mechanical force (such as blades, clamping rollers, and hydraulic tension) to separate the hide from the subcutaneous tissue.
- Common types include vertical and horizontal skinning machines.
- The core objective is to ensure the integrity of the hide, eliminate knife holes, and minimize fat and meat residue, which directly determines the value of the leather.
- Operating these machines requires a certain level of technical skill.