Status: USED
The BAADER 184 is a classic, highly specialized industrial whitefish filleting machine. Renowned in the seafood processing industry, it is primarily engineered to handle headed and gutted (H&G) cod, haddock, and pollock.
While it has been succeeded by newer computer-controlled models like the BAADER 185 or 581, the 184 remains a legendary workhorse globally due to its robust mechanical reliability and precise cut.
Key Specifications & Capabilities
- Target Fish Size: It works best with fish ranging from 40 to 85 cm in total length (or about 0.8 to 4.5 kg in gutted weight).
- Throughput Speed: It can process between 24 to 40 fish per minute, depending on the size of the fish and the operator’s speed.
- Labor: Typically requires one operator to feed the machine.
- Yield Efficiency: It utilizes a series of mechanical sensing knives that adjust dynamically to the thickness of each fish’s bone structure, maximizing the meat yield and leaving minimal flesh on the main skeleton.
How It Works
The machine automates what would otherwise be a tedious, highly skilled manual job:
- Feeding: The operator places the headed and gutted fish onto a feeding saddle belly-down or tail-first (depending on the exact line configuration).
- Filleting Cuts: Circular knives perform precise longitudinal cuts along the back and belly bones, separating the meat cleanly from the main spine.
- Black Belly Skin Removal: The BAADER 184 includes tools to scrape away or trim the black belly membrane commonly found in whitefish, ensuring a clean, marketable fillet.
Because of its mechanical nature, a well-maintained 184 can last for decades. They are heavily sought after on the refurbished machinery market for processing facilities that want high reliability without the complex software of modern computerized filleting lines.