Reading the Model Number on a Poultry Man Scalder and Plucker

The model numbers are etched into a plate that’s attached to the scalder or plucker and consists of a 2 part number that tells us what size the unit is and when it was manufactured. When replacing parts or troubleshooting, knowing the year can be important because sometimes components have undergone changes.

Here is a Scalder example: S41-1915. This model number refers to a rotary Scalder that is 41″ and manufactured January 9, 2015. Let’s break it down:

• S = Scalder
• 41 = Size. The possible sizes would be M (manual), 30″, 41″ or 47″
• 1 = Month
• 9 = Day
• 15 = Last two digits of the year

Here is a Plucker example: P23-72519. This model refers to a 23″ Plucker that was manufactured July 25, 2019. Let’s break it down:

• P=Plucker
• 23 = Size. Possible sizes are 23″, 27″, or 25″
• 7 = Month
• 25 = Day
• 19 = Last two digits of year.

As you see, the leading zeros on the month and day are omitted.