Drum-Type Fish Descaling Machine
Drum-type fish descaling machine removes scales from small to medium fish efficiently. Capacity 300–400 kg/hour, fully automatic, food-grade stainless steel, reduces labor and preserves fish quality.
Drum-type fish descaling machine removes scales from small to medium fish efficiently. Capacity 300–400 kg/hour, fully automatic, food-grade stainless steel, reduces labor and preserves fish quality.
In small and medium fish processing, manual descaling is inefficient, labor-intensive, and can damage fish quality. The Drum-Type Fish Descaling Machine is designed specifically to address this challenge, providing a reliable solution for fine-scale and floating-scale removal in small to medium fish.
The machine features a cylindrical rotating drum made of food-grade stainless steel as its core working component. Fish are fed into the drum, where they roll and tumble uniformly while moving slowly forward, ensuring full coverage and consistent descaling.
Key features of the working process:
Rotating drum driven by motor with variable speed control
Multi-angle water spray system: flushes detached scales, reduces fish-to-fish collision, and protects fish skin
Gentle friction action inside the drum: enhances scale removal for fine or stubborn scales without damaging the fish
High Descaling Efficiency
Handles 300–400 kg of small to medium fish per hour, equivalent to 10–15 workers
Greatly reduces labor costs
Precise and Gentle Scale Removal
Descaling rate > 95%
Fish skin damage < 3%
Perfectly preserves fish integrity for downstream processing
Easy Operation and Integration
Intelligent control panel: set drum speed and rotation time
Automatic operation, minimal supervision required
Compatible with existing washing and sorting lines or can be used as a standalone unit
Entire machine made of 304 stainless steel: corrosion-resistant and durable
Enclosed transmission system: prevents water and scales from entering, ensuring safety and stable operation
Complies with food processing hygiene standards
Small fisheries & cooperatives: process daily catches like small yellow croaker and other medium fish
Fish processing factories: integrate into automated production lines for downstream cutting, filleting, or slicing
Restaurants & central kitchens: quickly process small fish for ready-to-cook dishes
Wholesale markets & small processing points: provide scale removal as an added-value service
Fresh or partially thawed fish
Weight: mostly ≤ 500 g
Fish species: Antarctic icefish, yellow croaker, pomfret, small hairtail, and similar small to medium fish
Benefits: reduces labor, maintains fish quality, clean and efficient descaling, preserves freshness
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Machine Name | Drum-Type Fish Descaling Machine |
| Processing Capacity | 200 kg / 3 minutes (~300–400 kg/hour) |
| Power | 1.5 kW |
| Power Supply | 380V / 50Hz / 3 Phase |
| Machine Dimensions | 166 × 95 × 130 cm |
| Machine Weight | 200 kg |
| Operation Mode | Fully automatic |
| Construction Material | 304 Food-Grade Stainless Steel |
| Suitable Fish | Small to medium fish ≤500 g, including Antarctic icefish, yellow croaker, pomfret, small hairtail, etc. |
| Descaling Rate | > 95% |
| Fish Skin Damage | < 3% |
| Safety & Hygiene | Enclosed transmission, food-grade components, easy to clean |
Ideal for small to medium fish with fine scales
High efficiency with minimal labor
Preserves fish integrity for downstream processing
Easy to operate and integrate into existing lines
Food-grade design ensures hygiene and long-term reliability
A: It is ideal for small to medium fish weighing up to 500 g, including Antarctic icefish, yellow croaker, pomfret, small hairtail, and similar species. Fresh or partially thawed fish can be processed efficiently.
A: The machine can handle approximately 300–400 kg of fish per hour, which is equivalent to the work of 10–15 workers, significantly reducing labor costs.
A: The drum-type design achieves a descaling rate above 95%, with fish skin damage below 3%, preserving the integrity of the fish for downstream processing.
A: Fish are fed into a rotating cylindrical drum. The fish tumble and rub against each other while multi-angle water sprays remove detached scales, ensuring uniform, full-coverage descaling.
A: Yes. The machine features variable frequency speed control and adjustable water sprays, allowing customization according to fish species, size, and scale hardness.
A: Yes. The intelligent control panel allows operators to set drum speed and rotation time. Once configured, the machine runs automatically with minimal supervision.
A: Yes. The machine is compatible with washing, sorting, and cutting equipment. It can also be used as a standalone unit for smaller operations.
A: The machine is constructed entirely from 304 food-grade stainless steel. Its transmission components are fully enclosed to prevent water and scale intrusion, ensuring safety and compliance with hygiene standards.
Raw material washing, grading, and pre-treatment
High-speed precision cutter
Cooking, baking, or sterilization
Rapid cooling with precise temperature control
Automated packaging, sealing, and labeling