Poultry Machinery

Stork MX3 Thigh deboner & Meat Harvesting Line

The Marel / Stork MX3 Thigh Deboner and Meat Harvesting Line is an advanced, automated system engineered for high-capacity poultry processing facilities aiming to efficiently debone chicken thighs and maximize meat yield. Designed to handle up to 3,000 birds per hour, this system ensures consistent, high-quality thigh fillets suitable for retail markets. ​

The Stork MX3 system streamlines the thigh deboning process through a series of specialized modules:​

Thigh Skin Incision Module: Initiates precise cuts to facilitate skin removal.​
Thigh Skinner Module: Efficiently removes skin while preserving meat integrity.​
Thigh Deboning Module: Separates bone from meat with minimal waste.​
Thigh Meat Harvesting Module: Ensures maximum meat recovery, including valuable portions around the knee cap.
Drumstick Cutter Module: Accurately segments drumsticks for further processing.​

By integrating these modules into a continuous, inline process, the Stork MX3 reduces the need for manual labour, enhances product consistency, and increases overall throughput. Its design allows for seamless integration into existing processing lines, making it a versatile solution for poultry processors seeking to optimize operations and meet growing market demands for deboned thigh meat.