What kind of plastic is the chicken plucker made of?

[kevinhannan]

I couldn't think of anywhere else to put this post; would it be okay to have a diy (sub)section?

What are those chicken plucker fingers made of? I know it's a kind of plastic, but what type?
Or, what types of plastic have the 'grip' to remove scalded chicken feathers?

Many thanks for your time to read and reply. ;-)

 

[bfrancis]

The fingers are more rubber than plastic. You can buy them reasonable off ebay. Just type "poultry" in the search engine.

 

[kevinhannan]

Thanks for the rubber angle on it - I should have thought of that!

As for buying them? I love diy!

Thanks for your time to reply I do appreciate it very much.

 

[KDK1]

Quote:
Think black rubber bungy cords.

 

[kevinhannan]

@KDK1

I will! Thank you!
My local thrift store has them; I'll strip the cotton braid off them and
see what grip they offer!

Thanks for your post! ;-)

 

[KDK1]

Quote:
Solid black rubber... like this-

 

[Spud Chicken]

Rubber hose for air tools. Cut it up and screw it on to appropriate sized bolts.

 

[kevinhannan]

Hey Spud! ;-)
Thanks for that - I think I know where I can get some old air-hose.

As I said before --- to all, Thanks for your time to read and post - you're the best there is!

(and thanks for the picture to show the black rubber - btw what a hopper!