Automatic Chicken Breast Filleting System

Manufacturer/Brand: Marel (Stork Poultry Processing Line)

Model: AMF (High-capacity modular systems)

Application: Automated deboning of front halves for the production of whole fillets, inner fillets (tenders), and trim meat.

Description: The AMF transforms front halves into retail-ready products or raw material for further processing.

Its primary function is to separate meat from bone with minimal human intervention, ensuring:

Fillet Production (Single or Butterfly): Extraction of whole or split breasts.

Inner Fillet Extraction: Automatic removal of the tenderloin.

Trim Meat Collection: Final scraping to recover protein and minimize bone-cling loss.

Operating Principle: The system operates on a continuous conveyor line consisting of specific modules mounted on a rail-based frame.

Loading: The front half is placed manually or via robot onto a carrier (shackle/cone) that moves along the line.

Preparation: Rotary blades and guides perform precise incisions on the skin and the wishbone cartilage.

Filleting: The AMFs hallmark is its mechanical scrapers that follow the bone anatomy. They push the meat off the bone structure rather than simply cutting it, preserving fiber integrity and maximizing yield.

Inner Fillet Separation: Specific modules identify the tenderloin tendon, performing the automatic cut and separation of this delicate piece.

Modularity: The machine can be configured for skin-on or skinless fillets, or tenderloins only, depending on production demand.