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The Blade Bone Remover (BBR) automatically removes the blade bone directly on the existing pace deboning line. The shoulder is transported as usual while a continuous, electrically driven worm shaft pulls the bone out in a controlled manner and deposits it into a designated logistical destination, such as a crate, dolav or conveyor belt.
Because the system is synchronized with the paceline, integration is easy and straightforward. The layout remains largely unchanged, and the machine can be adapted to existing processing environments with minimal disruption.
As the brute-force manual step of pulling the bladebone out is removed from the operator’s work process, in most cases it would result in an instant reduction of one operator’s position in the line. With proper training on loosening the bladebone that we can supply, a significant yield improvement can be accomplished as well.
This makes the BBR a pragmatic upgrade rather than a full-line investment.
The challenge in pork shoulder processing
In many secondary pork processing plants, blade bone removal is still performed manually on the deboning pace line. This operation requires force, precision, and repetition, making it one of the most demanding tasks in the cutting room.
Manual blade removal often becomes a hidden bottleneck. Even when the rest of the line is optimized, this step can limit overall throughput. At the same time, it increases dependency on skilled labor and exposes operators to repetitive strain and injury risks.
As labor pressure increases across EMEA, processors are looking for practical automation steps that deliver measurable results without requiring a completely new line.
Designed for continuous performance
Unlike pneumatic systems that rely on return movements, the BBR operates with a continuous electrical drive. This ensures smooth and stable performance at higher throughputs while maintaining low noise levels.
Depending on configuration and line speed, the system can handle up to 850 shoulders per hour. Both left and right shoulders can be processed, supporting consistent high-volume production.
The stainless-steel construction and simple mechanical design ensure reliability in demanding cutting room conditions.
Measurable operational impact
By automating blade removal, processors reduce manual force operations and improve consistency on the line. Production flow becomes more predictable, and bottlenecks are removed.
Most installations achieve a payback period of approximately 9–12 months, depending on labor costs and production volume. For many plants, this makes the Blade Bone Remover one of the most accessible and logical automation steps available.