Shrimp Processing Line

🌍 Overview

The Shrimp Processing Line is an integrated, hygienic, and scalable solution for handling raw, cooked, or value-added shrimp products. From receiving to freezing and packaging, the line is fully modular, supporting a wide variety of processing needs including P&D shrimp, butterfly-cut, breaded, and IQF shrimp. Designed in compliance with international standards (HACCP, FDA, ISO22000, CE), it serves export-oriented seafood processors worldwide.

📊 Capacity Range: 500–5,000 kg/h
📦 Product Formats: Head-on, Headless, P&D, Cooked, Butterfly, Skewered, IQF, Block-Frozen

🧊 Applicable Shrimp Varieties

Vannamei / Whiteleg shrimp
Black Tiger shrimp
Freshwater shrimp
Sea-caught shrimp
Wild or aquaculture grade

🏭 Processing Flow Overview & Equipment

🔁 Processing Flow Layout (Text-based Overview)

[1] Reception & Washing →
[2] Grading & Sorting →
[3] Deheading & Peeling (Optional) →
[4] Deveining / Butterfly Cutting →
[5] Cooking / Blanching (Optional) →
[6] Cooling →
[7] Freezing (IQF / Plate / Spiral) →
[8] Weighing & Metal Detection →
[9] Packaging →
[10] Cold Storage or Palletizing

Each station can be customized or skipped depending on the product type and workflow preferences.

🔧 Core Equipment & Capacities

Process	Equipment	Capacity
Washing	Drum washer / Bubble washer	500–5,000 kg/h
Grading	Roller grader / Optical sorter	1,000–3,000 kg/h
Peeling	Mechanical peeler / manual assist	800–3,000 kg/h
Deveining	Butterfly cutter / deveining blade	500–2,000 kg/h
Cooking	Belt cooker / steam tunnel	300–2,500 kg/h
Cooling	Counterflow cooler / ice slurry	300–2,500 kg/h
Freezing	IQF / Spiral / Plate freezer	300–5,000 kg/h
Packaging	Weighing + vacuum/VFFS/sealer	10–80 packs/min

🛠️ Customization Options

We offer complete flexibility to match your plant layout, product specs, and compliance needs:

1. Product Type Customization

P&D shrimp line
Headless / shell-on line
Cooked + IQF combo line
Breaded / battered shrimp pre-line
Block frozen or bulk shrimp packaging

2. Layout Flexibility

U-shape, straight line, or L-shape layouts
Left-to-right / right-to-left material flow
Multi-layer platforms to save floor space
Integration with existing infrastructure

3. Freezing System Options

IQF Belt Freezer: For individual pieces, sushi-grade shrimp
Spiral Freezer: For high-output in compact space
Plate Freezer: For export block-frozen styles
Optional: Cold air recycling for energy efficiency

4. Automation Levels

Semi-auto line (basic automation + manual assist)
Full-auto line (PLC + servo motors + sensors)
Smart factory ready (SCADA, data traceability, ERP/MES interface)

5. Compliance & Regional Standards

CE / UL / EAC / FDA compliance
Arabic / Spanish / Russian / French interface
Cleanroom-compatible finish (for Japan/EU buyers)

6. Value-Added Processing Modules (Optional)

Skewering machine
Coating & breading machine
Sauce injection / marination system
Auto packing with nitrogen flushing

✅ Technical Advantages

Feature	Advantage
Sanitary Design	Full SS304/316L construction, open-frame for washdown
Yield Optimization	Precision peeling/cutting to minimize product loss
Labor Saving	Reduce manual handling by up to 70%
Temperature Control	Fully digital tracking of cooking & freezing curves
Traceability Ready	Batch tracking, labeling & QR system support
Modular Integration	Upgrade or add stations as your demand grows

💼 ROI & Business Case

Metric	Benefit
ROI Period	12–18 months (avg. for medium line)
Labor Savings	$30K–$80K/year per shift (estimated)
Yield Improvement	Up to 5–10% more saleable shrimp per batch
Shelf Life	IQF = 12–24 months at -18°C
Certification	Fast HACCP/BRC/FDA audit readiness