Ravager® Poultry Mortality Dehydrator
The Ravager® Poultry Mortality Dehydrator by Innovative Poultry Products provides an automated solution for managing poultry mortalities directly on the farm.
Using controlled heat, airflow and mechanical agitation, the Ravager reduces moisture in poultry mortalities, transforming them into a dry, processed material. This approach offers poultry producers an alternative to traditional mortality management methods, including composting, incineration and off-farm collection.
Designed for commercial poultry operations, the Ravager features a maximum batch capacity of 1,800 pounds (approximately 816 kg) and automated controls that simplify the dehydration process.
With hydraulic loading and unloading, heavy-duty mixing components and active moisture removal, the Ravager is designed to reduce manual handling and support efficient mortality management.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Automated Mortality Dehydration: Uses controlled heat, airflow and mechanical agitation to process poultry mortalities, reducing the need for continuous operator involvement.
- 1,800-Pound Batch Capacity: Handles up to 1,800 pounds of poultry mortalities per batch, supporting the processing requirements of commercial poultry operations.
- SmartCycle Automated Controller: An integrated programmable logic controller (PLC) manages heating, airflow and mixing while monitoring temperature, weight and cycle progress.
- cLever Lid Hydraulic Loading: Features a full-width hydraulic access door that accommodates a 60-inch loader bucket, simplifying bulk loading and reducing manual handling.
- Pulvi-Mix Rotor: Heavy-duty paddles and crusher blocks break down material and promote consistent mixing throughout the dehydration process.
- Dyna-Vac Exhaust System: An active exhaust blower removes steam generated during processing, supporting efficient moisture removal.
- Hy-Dump Hydraulic Unloading: A hydraulic drum-tilting system allows processed material to be discharged with less manual shovelling.
- On-Farm Mortality Processing: Enables poultry producers to process mortalities directly on-site, reducing dependence on off-farm collection and transportation.
- Alternative Mortality Management: Provides a dehydration-based alternative to traditional composting and incineration, subject to applicable regulations.
- Reduced Manual Handling: Automated controls and hydraulic loading and unloading help reduce physical labour associated with mortality management.
How the Ravager Works
The Ravager combines heat, mechanical mixing and moisture removal in an automated dehydration cycle.
1. Loading
Poultry mortalities are loaded into the processing drum through the hydraulic cLever Lid. The full-width opening accommodates a compatible loader bucket.
2. Automated Processing
The operator initiates the processing cycle using the SmartCycle Controller, which manages heating, airflow and agitation.
3. Heat and Mixing
Controlled heat removes moisture while the Pulvi-Mix Rotor agitates and breaks down material to support more uniform processing.
4. Moisture Removal
The Dyna-Vac Exhaust system removes steam generated during dehydration.
5. Unloading
Once the cycle is complete, the Hy-Dump system tilts the processing drum to discharge the dehydrated material.
A full load typically requires approximately 24–28 hours, depending on operating conditions and moisture content.
Contact County Line Equipment to learn more about the Ravager Poultry Mortality Dehydrator and discuss whether it is suitable for your poultry operation.
