Improved flexible claw pads for the fully automatic egg-collecting machine reduce the breakage rate to below 0.5%.
2026-04-30
In the layer poultry industry, the widespread adoption of fully automated lift-and-catch egg-collection machines has dramatically improved egg-collection efficiency; however, egg breakage has long been a persistent challenge for producers. Recently, significant improvements have been made to the flexible claw pads on these machines, effectively reducing the egg-breakage rate.
The material and structural design of the flexible gripper pads in conventional egg-collecting machines have certain limitations: during egg grasping, the pads provide insufficient envelopment and cushioning, making the eggs prone to breakage due to collisions and compression during lifting and transportation. Following in-depth research and repeated experimentation, the R&D team has optimized the flexible gripper pads. The new pads are made from a novel elastic material that offers superior flexibility and resilience, enabling them to adaptively conform to the shape of the egg and deliver more uniform gripping force, thereby reducing damage caused by excessive localized pressure. In addition, the pad’s structural design has been refined to incorporate expanded cushioning zones, which effectively absorb vibrations and impact forces during both the grasping and placement of eggs.
Field trials have demonstrated that the upgraded fully automatic lift-and-catch egg-collection machine significantly reduces the egg-breakage rate, which has now stabilized at below 0.5%. This substantial reduction in egg loss has markedly improved farming profitability. The improvement not only delivers tangible economic benefits to poultry farmers but also provides robust support for the automation and intelligent development of the layer-production industry, driving the sector toward greater efficiency and higher quality.
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