300-1,000 BPH Poultry Slaughter Line: Full Equipment List and Specifications

For buyers doing detailed technical comparison before purchase, here is the complete equipment breakdown for Meridian's 300-1,000 BPH compact poultry slaughter line — the exact stages and components that make up the system.

Rated Capacity

300 to 1,000 birds per hour (BPH), covering small farm operations through growing mid-scale processors within a single line design.

Installation Format

Shipped fully assembled and pre-wired. On-site requirements are limited to connecting three-phase power to the control cabinet and water supply to the relevant machines — no extensive on-site fabrication or assembly required.

Complete Equipment Chain

1. Overhead Conveyor — transports live birds through each processing stage on an automated line
2. Live Bird Hang-on Table — ergonomic station for hanging birds onto the line shackles
3. Water Bath Stunner — electrically stuns birds prior to slaughter for consistent, humane processing
4. Bleeding Trough — collects blood during the bleeding stage to maintain a hygienic work area
5. Scalder — loosens feathers with controlled hot-water immersion ahead of plucking
6. Plucker — mechanically removes feathers, reducing manual labor and processing time
7. Evisceration Trough — supports hygienic removal of internal organs
8. Unloader — removes finished carcasses from the overhead line for the next stage
9. Water Chilling Tank — rapidly cools carcasses to food-safe temperatures after processing
10. Steel Construction — food-grade steel frame and components built for wash-down environments

Key Design Features

Modular process coverage: from live bird intake through post-slaughter chilling in one connected line
Space-efficient layout: designed to minimize footprint for farms and startups with limited available building space
Labor-reducing mechanization: stunning, scalding, plucking, and chilling stages are mechanized to reduce manual labor requirements compared to fully manual processing

Who This Specification Fits

This equipment list and capacity range is designed specifically for small and medium poultry farms, startups, and mobile slaughtering operations that need a complete, production-ready line without the cost and lead time of a custom-engineered industrial plant.

How This Compares to the 1000BPH Compact Processing Plant

For buyers directly comparing options, the 1000BPH compact processing plant builds on a similar core equipment logic but adds a formally zoned layout (separate Live Bird Area, Stunning & Bleeding Section, Scalding and Plucking Zone, Evisceration Area, Chilling System, and Cut-up and Packaging Room) specifically engineered for HACCP and ISO 22000-aligned unidirectional flow, along with all-stainless-steel (304/316) construction throughout — see our dedicated comparison article for the full breakdown between the two lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

A:Can individual pieces of this equipment be purchased separately, or only as the full line?
Q:While the line is designed and priced as a complete system for the best value and integration, discuss your specific needs with our team if you're looking to supplement an existing partial setup.

A:Does this specification list represent the final, fixed configuration, or can it be customized?
Q:The core equipment chain is standardized for reliability and proven performance, but specific requirements (such as halal compliance adaptations or regional electrical standards) can be discussed and configured for your project.

A:Is 1,000 BPH the maximum this line can handle?
Q:1,000 BPH represents the top of this line's designed range — for higher and sustained capacity needs, the 1000BPH compact processing plant or Meridian's larger industrial equipment range are the appropriate next steps.