Cooper Technology, LLC’s Total Bone Removal System was first launched in 2002 and has recently completed a year’s worth of R&D to accommodate trout and Alaska pink salmon.
The developed system offers, one-step filleting and pinbone removal on fish ranging from 24oz to 18lb, saving labour and space.
The machine is designed for processing pre-rigor or extremely fresh fish, meaning that no waiting period is required to pull pinbones, increasing shelf life. Pinbones are removed by a 'U' cut process.
The throughput is 20 fillets per minute, with seven people on line, but higher speeds of up to 36 per minute are achievable.
The complete processing line includes:
• Chill tank
• Scale hopper
• Header/tailer
• Belly flap remover
• Gutting / washing station
• Fillet machine
• Trim / inspection conveyors
• Cross conveyor to combine fillets onto one conveyor
• Gut and trimmings conveyor
