Shrimp Processing Line
We Are Not Only Capable Of Selling Products, But Also Have The Ability To Undertake Full Turnkey Projects.
🌍 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 |
📍 Case Study: 3,000 kg/h Shrimp Line in Vietnam
Products: P&D and cooked IQF shrimp
Line: Reception → Peeling → Deveining → Cooking → Spiral Freezing → Packaging
Results:
Labor cost reduced by 48%
IQF efficiency improved shelf appeal
Export approval to EU and Japan within 4 months
Payback in 15 months
📦 Package Includes
Full equipment suite + accessories
Control system (PLC + HMI)
Installation layout & P&ID diagram
Operation + Maintenance manuals
Commissioning & training (on-site or remote)
Spare parts for 12–18 months
Certificates (CE, ISO, material traceability)
🧭 Optional Add-Ons
🧼 CIP System for automated sanitation
🧊 Ice-making systems integration
🧑🏫 Worker training manuals + video tutorials
🧾 BOM + cost structure breakdown for funding applications
📈 Business plan support (for new startups)
🤝 Let’s Build Your Shrimp Processing Line
We help seafood processors scale up with smart, compliant, and high-efficiency production systems. Contact our engineering team to:
🏗️ Design a custom factory layout
📊 Get a cost-benefit simulation
📄 Prepare your full solution proposal (quote + 3D layout + timeline)
👉 Request Your Shrimp Processing Line Proposal Now
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