CECLE Commercial Fish Back & Belly Opening Machine Series - Technical Comparison & Selection Guide
💡 Series Overview: The CECLE Commercial Fish Dressing & Slitting Series provides mechanized solutions for seafood wholesale processors, grilled fish restaurant chains, pickled fish franchise commissaries, and commercial kitchens. Both the FFK-18 Continuous Conveyor Model and the FK-17 Vertical Cabinet Model eliminate the safety risks, high labor costs, and uneven knife cuts of manual butchery. Engineered with SUS304 food-grade stainless steel, cryogenically treated alloy circular blades, and calibrated spinal depth control, both units achieve a gallbladder rupture rate of less than 0.1% while offering dedicated factory configurations for "Precision Open Back" (butterfly cut for grilling) and "Precision Open Belly" (gutting/filleting prep).
Model: FFK-18 (Continuous Conveyor)
Ultra-High Speed: Up to 3 fish/sec | 0.1–2.5 kg
Model: FK-17 (Vertical Cabinet)
Compact 0.36 m² Footprint | 0.5–4.0 kg
1. Quick Comparison Matrix
Use the matrix below to evaluate the core performance, sizing, and mechanical differences between the two models:
| Key Evaluation Parameter | FFK-18 (Continuous Conveyor Model) | FK-17 (Vertical Cabinet Workstation) |
|---|---|---|
| Product Preview | |
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| Mechanical Architecture | Horizontal continuous V-chain conveyor | Vertical fully enclosed gravity-feed cabinet |
| Slitting Speed | Up to 3 fish / second (~40–50 fish/min) | Approx. 7 fish / minute (~8–9 sec/fish) |
| Applicable Fish Weight | 0.1 kg to 2.5 kg (100g – 2,500g) | 0.5 kg to 4.0 kg (500g – 4,000g / 1–9 lbs) |
| Floor Footprint | ~0.8 m² (1600 × 500 mm / 63″ × 19.5″) | Only 0.36 m² (600 × 600 mm / 23.6″ × 23.6″) |
| Equipment Net Weight | 120 kg (264 lbs) | 150 kg (330 lbs heavy-gauge stable chassis) |
| Rated Motor Power | 2.2 kW (2.95 HP Industrial Copper) | 1.5 kW (2.0 HP Industrial Copper) |
| Gallbladder Rupture Rate | < 0.1% (Intact visceral retention) | < 0.1% (Intact visceral retention) |
| Operator Enclosure | Open-top conveyor with intake guard | Fully enclosed safety chamber |
| Ideal Daily Throughput | 1,000 to 5,000+ fish / day (Continuous) | 200 to 800 fish / day (Batch culinary prep) |
| Transit / Shipping Options | DDP Sea Freight to Door (~35–45 days) | DDP Sea Freight to Door (~25–35 days) |
| Primary Advantage | High-volume continuous throughput | Ultra-compact footprint & heavier fish handling |
2. In-Depth Model Profiles
Model A: FFK-18 Continuous Conveyor Belt Machine
- Core Identity: The High-Throughput Industrial Workhorse
- Key Mechanism: An extended V-groove stainless steel chain conveyor with anti-slip ribs continuously drives fish through dynamic upper restraint plates into a 2.2 kW high-speed rotary slitting assembly.
- Best For:
- Seafood wholesale distribution hubs;
- Central commissaries and large pre-cooked fish processing plants;
- Processing lines needing continuous flow (>1 metric ton of fish processed daily).
- Key Strengths:
- Blistering speed (up to 3 fish/second under continuous batch feeding);
- Handles small to medium fish starting from just 100g (ideal for yellow croaker, small sea bass, tilapia, and carp up to 2.5 kg);
- High throughput and rapid capital payback.
📖 Read the Full FFK-18 Technical Specifications & SOP Manual →
Model B: FK-17 Vertical Cabinet Workstation
- Core Identity: The Space-Saving Enclosed Premium Workstation
- Key Mechanism: An upright, fully enclosed vertical cabinet utilizing gravity-assisted feeding and self-centering adaptive clamping jaws to lock each fish on the spinal axis within an internal cutting chamber.
- Best For:
- Shopping mall restaurants, hotel kitchens, and boutique grilled fish franchises;
- Commercial prep rooms with limited floor space or narrow walkways;
- Operations handling larger freshwater fish (carp, bighead carp) up to 4.0 kg (9 lbs).
- Key Strengths:
- Ultra-compact 0.36 m² footprint (takes up less than half the floor area of a conveyor unit);
- Fully enclosed chassis prevents water, mucus, and scale spray for clean kitchen integration;
- Accommodates heavier, thicker-backed fish profiles up to 4.0 kg.
📖 Read the Full FK-17 Technical Specifications & SOP Manual →
3. Buyer's Selection & Decision Matrix
Choose the model that fits your layout and throughput:
CECLE Commercial Fish Back & Belly Opening Machine Series - Technical Comparison & Selection Guide
💡 Series Overview: The CECLE Commercial Fish Dressing & Slitting Series provides mechanized solutions for seafood wholesale processors, grilled fish restaurant chains, pickled fish franchise commissaries, and commercial kitchens. Both the FFK-18 Continuous Conveyor Model and the FK-17 Vertical Cabinet Model eliminate the safety risks, high labor costs, and uneven knife cuts of manual butchery. Engineered with SUS304 food-grade stainless steel, cryogenically treated alloy circular blades, and calibrated spinal depth control, both units achieve a gallbladder rupture rate of less than 0.1% while offering dedicated factory configurations for "Precision Open Back" (butterfly cut for grilling) and "Precision Open Belly" (gutting/filleting prep).
Model: FFK-18 (Continuous Conveyor)
Ultra-High Speed: Up to 3 fish/sec | 0.1–2.5 kg
Model: FK-17 (Vertical Cabinet)
Compact 0.36 m² Footprint | 0.5–4.0 kg
1. Quick Comparison Matrix
Use the matrix below to evaluate the core performance, sizing, and mechanical differences between the two models:
| Key Evaluation Parameter | FFK-18 (Continuous Conveyor Model) | FK-17 (Vertical Cabinet Workstation) |
|---|---|---|
| Product Preview | |
|
| Mechanical Architecture | Horizontal continuous V-chain conveyor | Vertical fully enclosed gravity-feed cabinet |
| Slitting Speed | Up to 3 fish / second (~40–50 fish/min) | Approx. 7 fish / minute (~8–9 sec/fish) |
| Applicable Fish Weight | 0.1 kg to 2.5 kg (100g – 2,500g) | 0.5 kg to 4.0 kg (500g – 4,000g / 1–9 lbs) |
| Floor Footprint | ~0.8 m² (1600 × 500 mm / 63″ × 19.5″) | Only 0.36 m² (600 × 600 mm / 23.6″ × 23.6″) |
| Equipment Net Weight | 120 kg (264 lbs) | 150 kg (330 lbs heavy-gauge stable chassis) |
| Rated Motor Power | 2.2 kW (2.95 HP Industrial Copper) | 1.5 kW (2.0 HP Industrial Copper) |
| Gallbladder Rupture Rate | < 0.1% (Intact visceral retention) | < 0.1% (Intact visceral retention) |
| Operator Enclosure | Open-top conveyor with intake guard | Fully enclosed safety chamber |
| Ideal Daily Throughput | 1,000 to 5,000+ fish / day (Continuous) | 200 to 800 fish / day (Batch culinary prep) |
| Transit / Shipping Options | DDP Sea Freight to Door (~35–45 days) | DDP Sea Freight to Door (~25–35 days) |
| Primary Advantage | High-volume continuous throughput | Ultra-compact footprint & heavier fish handling |
2. In-Depth Model Profiles
Model A: FFK-18 Continuous Conveyor Belt Machine
- Core Identity: The High-Throughput Industrial Workhorse
- Key Mechanism: An extended V-groove stainless steel chain conveyor with anti-slip ribs continuously drives fish through dynamic upper restraint plates into a 2.2 kW high-speed rotary slitting assembly.
- Best For:
- Seafood wholesale distribution hubs;
- Central commissaries and large pre-cooked fish processing plants;
- Processing lines needing continuous flow (>1 metric ton of fish processed daily).
- Key Strengths:
- Blistering speed (up to 3 fish/second under continuous batch feeding);
- Handles small to medium fish starting from just 100g (ideal for yellow croaker, small sea bass, tilapia, and carp up to 2.5 kg);
- High throughput and rapid capital payback.
📖 Read the Full FFK-18 Technical Specifications & SOP Manual →
Model B: FK-17 Vertical Cabinet Workstation
- Core Identity: The Space-Saving Enclosed Premium Workstation
- Key Mechanism: An upright, fully enclosed vertical cabinet utilizing gravity-assisted feeding and self-centering adaptive clamping jaws to lock each fish on the spinal axis within an internal cutting chamber.
- Best For:
- Shopping mall restaurants, hotel kitchens, and boutique grilled fish franchises;
- Commercial prep rooms with limited floor space or narrow walkways;
- Operations handling larger freshwater fish (carp, bighead carp) up to 4.0 kg (9 lbs).
- Key Strengths:
- Ultra-compact 0.36 m² footprint (takes up less than half the floor area of a conveyor unit);
- Fully enclosed chassis prevents water, mucus, and scale spray for clean kitchen integration;
- Accommodates heavier, thicker-backed fish profiles up to 4.0 kg.
📖 Read the Full FK-17 Technical Specifications & SOP Manual →
3. Buyer's Selection & Decision Matrix
Choose the model that fits your layout and throughput:
Choose the FFK-18 if:
- Output is your #1 priority: Your team handles large wholesale crates or continuous shifts where processing 40–50 fish per minute saves hours of prep time.
- You process smaller or uniform fish: You frequently process fish in the 100g to 2.5 kg range (e.g., standard grilled tilapia, snakehead, or yellow croaker).
- You have room for a 1.6-meter conveyor line: Your layout has adequate floor space for dedicated infeed and discharge bins.
Choose the FK-17 if:
- Floor space is strictly limited: You need an industrial butcher replacement that fits into a standard 60 × 60 cm kitchen station.
- You process heavier fish: Your menu features large grass carp, common carp, or bighead carp weighing between 2.5 kg and 4.0 kg.
- Hygiene and containment are critical: You operate in a clean commercial kitchen where an enclosed cabinet prevents splash hazards and keeps prep stations dry.
4. Shared Engineering & Quality Standards
Regardless of the model chosen, every CECLE fish processing machine includes the following manufacturing baselines:
- Intact Gallbladder Guarantee (<0.1% Rupture Rate): Calibrated depth control ensures incisions run along the bone line, eliminating bitter bile contamination and wasted product.
- Dedicated Functional Calibration: Both models are supplied as either a Dedicated Open Back or Dedicated Open Belly unit with factory-locked guides to ensure repeatable accuracy.
- Food-Grade SUS304 Construction: Thickened brushed stainless steel repels salt corrosion, fish blood, and moisture, supporting washdown sanitation.
- Worldwide Door-to-Door Logistics: Available with full-service door-to-door ocean delivery options, handling export documentation, sea freight, customs clearance, and prepaid duty logistics.
- Factory Warranty & Technical Support: Covered by a 1-year warranty on core motors and drive assemblies, backed by video technical guidance and express spare parts dispatch.
5. Quick Links & Documentation Index
| Model | Machine Type | Documentation Link | Official Store Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFK-18 | Continuous Conveyor Belt | FFK-18 Technical Manual | View FFK-18 Online |
| FK-17 | Vertical Enclosed Cabinet | FK-17 Technical Manual | View FK-17 Online |
For customized electrical voltage configurations (110V/220V/380V), fish specimen test cutting, or wholesale quotation inquiries, please contact our engineering team via CECLE Official Support.