WHY SKP RUBBER PICKING FINGERS?

– Designed and formulated in Thailand – the world’s no. 1 processed chicken exporter. The Top 3 major processors are using SKP rubber picking fingers to achieve highest efficiency and productivity.

– Since 1991, rubber formulations have been SKP core competency. With our expertise of operating a Vertically Integrated
      Manufacturing System including in-house raw material processing, tool design/making and finally in-house molding. 

– We offer our World-Wide customers more than thousands of innovative rubber products.

– Our designs are the result of in-house application testing and repeating on-site trials.

– Most cost efficient and material reliability: Natural Rubber (NR) from no.1 exporter’s home country

– SKP is aware of the fact that the chicken defeathering process is a combination of art and engineering. We are offering

– World-Class material with highest sustainability to fulfill the needs and expectations of our customers World-Wide.

Rubber Plucking Finger 

RUBBER PLUCKER FINGER

Rubber Plucking Fingers: Enhancing Poultry Processing Efficiency

In the poultry processing industry, rubber plucking fingers play a crucial role in the defeathering stage, ensuring swift and clean removal of feathers from poultry carcasses. These fingers, attached to a rotating drum in plucking machines, are made from food-grade rubber, designed to grip and pull feathers effectively without harming the skin.

How Do Rubber Plucking Fingers Work?

The process begins with scalding the birds to loosen feathers, followed by the mechanical action of the rubber fingers which massage and remove the feathers as the drum rotates. This method not only improves processing speed but also maintains the quality of the poultry skin, which is essential for marketability.

Benefits of Rubber Plucking Fingers

  • Efficiency: Capable of processing a high volume of birds quickly.
  • Quality Preservation: Minimizes skin damage, preserving the appearance and quality of the poultry.
  • Durability: Constructed from robust, high-quality rubber, these fingers withstand rigorous use.

Maintenance

To maintain efficiency and hygiene, rubber plucking fingers require regular cleaning and inspection to replace worn-out parts promptly.

Conclusion

The use of rubber plucking fingers in poultry processing exemplifies the importance of specialized equipment in maintaining high food safety and quality standards. As the demand for processed poultry grows, advancements in this technology continue to improve industry standards.

Food Safety Compliance

  • EN 1186 Compliant
    Tested for overall and specific migration to ensure the material is safe for food contact and does not release harmful substances.

  • US FDA Compliant
    Manufactured using materials that meet FDA requirements for food-contact applications.

 

D-Series
D-Series
V-Series
S-Series

1. Long duration more than 7 days
2. Efficency defeathering more than 95%
3. FDA Pass

Product  Description

1. Not easy to tear and broken
2. Good abration resistance
3. Excellent for defeathering process
4. Don’t discoloration and effect to the chicken skin
5. Long Duration Picker
6. Use for conveyer machine

RUBBER PLUCKER FINGER

SKP Rubber Picking Finger : D-Series

ยางถอนขนไก่แบบถังปั่น D-Series

D-Series

Drum Machine

ยางถอนขนไก่สำหรับถังปั่น​

  • สำหรับเครื่องแบบถังปั่น
  • ยืดหยุ่นสูง ไม่ทำลายผิวของไก่
  • ราคาคุ้มค่า อายุยาวนานกว่า
  • ความแข็งเลือกได้ 40 – 80 A
  • For Drum defeathering machine
  • Highr Flesibility
  • Economical
  • Everydays operation

SKP Rubber Picking Finger : V-Series

ยางถอนขนไก่ V-Series

V-Series

For Conveyer Machine

ยางถอนขนไก่สำหรับเครื่องแบบสายพาน

  • สำหรับเครื่องแบบสายพาน
  • ยืดหยุ่นสูง ไม่ทำลายผิวของไก่
  • ราคาคุ้มค่า อายุยาวนานกว่า
  • ความแข็งเลือกได้ 40 – 80 A
  • For Conveyer defeathering machine
  • Highr Flesibility
  • Economical
  • Everydays operation

SKP Rubber Picking Finger : S-Series

ยางถอนขนไก่ S-Series

S-Series

For Conveyer Machine

ยางถอนขนไก่สำหรับเครื่องแบบสายพาน

  • สำหรับเครื่องแบบสายพาน
  • ยืดหยุ่นสูง ไม่ทำลายผิวของไก่
  • ราคาคุ้มค่า อายุยาวนานกว่า
  • ความแข็งเลือกได้ 40 – 80 A
  • For Conveyer defeathering machine
  • Highr Flesibility
  • Economical
  • Everydays operation

RUBBER PLUCKER FINGER

rubber finger for chicken defeathering machine

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About the Company

S.K. Polymer is one of Thailand’s leading manufacturers of high-precision rubber and plastic components, with over 35 years of experience in serving critical sectors such as automotive, electronics, healthcare, and industrial systems. We are recognized as a world-class innovation-driven organization, offering customized solutions through our vertically integrated facilities and global quality standards.

Our leadership stems from:

  • Decades of technical know-how and engineering expertise

  • A full in-house value chain from formulation to molding

  • Certified manufacturing for automotive and medical-grade products

  • A commitment to innovation, sustainability, and service excellence

  • Long-standing partnerships with global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across 20+ countries

High-quality molded rubber parts, rubber-to-metal/plastic bonding, proprietary compounds, and application-specific solutions.

 

Automotive, medical/healthcare, food processing, electrical & electronics, appliances, railway & transportation, industrial equipment, and consumer products.

 

We operate across three strategic locations in Thailand:

  • Bangkok (Corporate HQ)

  • Ladlumkeaw, Pathum Thani (Pharmaceutical Plant)

  • Samut Sakhon (Automotive Plant)

Rubber Picking Fingers

A rubber picking finger is a critical consumable component used in poultry defeathering machines. It removes feathers efficiently while minimizing damage to chicken skin during processing.

SKP Rubber Picking Fingers are designed and formulated in Thailand, the world’s No.1 processed chicken exporter. They are developed using natural rubber (NR) and tested through real production lines to ensure:

  • Excellent defeathering efficiency

  • High abrasion resistance

  • Long service life

  • Reduced skin damage

 

SKP uses Natural Rubber (NR) because it provides:

  • Superior elasticity

  • Excellent abrasion resistance

  • Stable performance under wet and high-speed conditions

This makes NR the most suitable material for poultry defeathering applications.

 

 

Not significantly.
The rubber compound properties (elasticity, hardness, abrasion resistance) play a much larger role than thread pattern alone. SKP focuses on rubber formulation first, then optimizes the design.

 

Most customers use 50–65 Shore A, which provides the best balance between:

  • Feather removal efficiency

  • Skin protection

  • Service life

SKP offers a hardness range from 40–80 Shore A depending on application needs.

 

SKP offers multiple series compatible with leading machines:

  • S-Series – Equivalent to Linco (Conveyor Process)

  • V-Series – Equivalent to Tockop (Conveyor Process)

  • D-Series – For Drum Machines

Compatible with Linco, Stork, Meyn, Mayn systems.

 

Based on feedback from slaughterhouses processing ~100,000 chickens/day:

  • Average lifespan: 10–12 days

  • Equivalent to 1–1.2 million chickens per set

Actual lifespan depends on line speed, water condition, and machine setup.

 

No.
SKP Rubber Picking Fingers are designed to:

  • Remove feathers completely

  • Maintain skin integrity

  • Avoid discoloration or tearing

Customers report no complaints regarding skin damage.

 

Yes.
SKP Rubber Picking Fingers comply with:

  • Thailand FDA – Level 1 (Water Resistance)

  • EN 1186

  • US FDA standards

 

Yes.

  • Small quantities: Free samples available

  • Large trial volumes: Special testing price offered

 

Yes.
SKP specializes in custom rubber formulation and design, backed by:

  • In-house R&D

  • Tooling and molding

  • Application testing

  • OEM / ODM capabilities