25 Aug STEEN ST 828 Deboner – Automated Thigh and Drum Deboning
Deboned chicken thighs and drumsticks are a key value-added product for poultry processors, with demand driven by consumer preference for convenience. The Steen ST 828 Automatic Thigh and Drum Deboner automates the deboning of chicken thighs and drumsticks, ensuring consistent yields and high-quality meat with minimal bone breakage.
The Steen ST 828 is designed to deliver efficiency, precision, and safety in poultry processing. It offers high throughput, processing up to 45 pieces per minute with a single operator, enabling high-volume production to meet market demands. Its precision deboning system uses a low-pressure diaphragm that ensures minimal bone breakage, with a maximum of 1% breakage, resulting in high-quality meat for value-added products. With a compact footprint, it is designed for small to medium-sized processing lines, optimising processing plant floor space. The user-friendly operation includes pre-formed horizontal infeed trays that simplify loading, allowing operators with minimal experience to achieve consistent results while reducing training costs. Durable and hygienic construction, built with stainless steel and food-grade materials, ensures easy cleaning and compliance with South African food safety standards. Optional accessories such as outfeed belts and trimming tables enable cartilage removal and integration with downstream processing lines. Finally, safety features including electronically monitored guards and infeed safety sensors protect operators, meeting stringent workplace safety standards.
Key Features:
🍗 Processes up to 45 pieces per minute with just one operator.
🍗 Compact footprint, ideal for small to medium processing lines.
🍗 Easy loading with pre-formed horizontal infeed trays, reducing training needs.
🍗 Low-pressure diaphragm keeps bone breakage under 1% for high-quality meat.
🍗 Optional outfeed belts and trimming tables for cartilage removal and line integration.
🍗 Built from stainless steel and food-grade materials for durability and hygiene.
🍗 Safety assured with electronically monitored guards and infeed sensors.
Additional advantages:
🦴 Increased Yield: The ST 828’s precision deboning reduces waste, allowing processors to maximise the yield from each piece of poultry.
🦴 Cost Efficiency: High throughput and minimal labour requirements lead to significant cost savings over time.
🦴 Product Quality: The machine’s gentle deboning process preserves meat quality, making it ideal for high-demand products like ready-to-cook thighs and drumsticks.
🦴 Flexible Integration: The ST 828’s adaptability to various processing lines and its compatibility with optional accessories provide flexibility to meet diverse production needs.
Why Choose the ST828 for South African Chicken Processing?
The ST828 is a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for South African poultry processors looking to capitalise on the growing demand for value-added chicken products. With high throughput, minimal bone breakage, and compact design, it enables plants to maximise yield, reduce labour costs, and produce premium deboned thighs and drumsticks for retail and food service markets. Its robust construction and safety features ensure long-term reliability and compliance with local standards, making it a smart investment for small to medium-sized operations.
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