Depositor
Automated Chicken Packaging You Can Count On Shift After Shift.
Eliminate waste and down time with Fremont Automation’s Saddlepack Depositor, the poultry packaging solution designed for poultry processors.
Tired of Filling, Taping, and Gluing Slowing Down Your Poultry Packaging Line?
Whether you’re switching from trays to pouches or looking to boost output without growing your crew, this system delivers high-speed, high-consistency performance that meets the realities of your poultry plant floor.
- Bag up to 160 pouches per minute
- Seamless integration with any thermoforming machine
- Runs reliably shift after shift — even in tough plant conditions
- Custom configuration for any number of pouch drops
- Rolls back for full washdown access
- Customized CIP system
Real Results in Real Time
Loads
160
pouches / min
Up to
2x
Under
1
Average of
$300
per month to maintain
Benefits
Fast. Accurate. Reliable.
Eliminate Downtime with Automated Poultry Packaging.
Stop Leaky Packaging Seals
The Depositor’s precision-guided chutes prevent product from landing on seal surfaces, reducing contamination and waste.
Increase Yield and Throughput
Simplify Maintenance
Quick-connect M12s and IO Link eliminate the need to open electrical boxes, cutting downtime for troubleshooting or sensor swaps.
Transition to Sustainable Food Packaging
As foam trays disappear, we’ll help you shift to eco-friendly, sustainable trays and pouches without slowing your line — so you stay compliant and competitive.
Integrates Easily with Your Line
The Saddlepack Depositor fits over any thermoformer and plays well with upstream/downstream machines. Whether you’re running soft pouches or rigid packaging, it keeps your automation ecosystem humming.
Easy to Washdown and Sanitize
Adjustable Height for Comfort
The depositor features a height-adjustable frame — allowing the working area to be tailored to the operator to ensure a safe, comfortable, and ergonomic working position.
Kicking Costco’s Chicken Processing into High Gear.
By implementing an automated chicken packaging system, Lincoln Premium Poultry increased throughput, optimized labor distribution, and improved workforce efficiency while reducing costly delays.
Installation & Support
We know what’s at stake when your line goes down — and we’ve engineered our process to keep that from happening.
At Fremont Automation, we don’t just drop off equipment and leave. We’re hands-on from day one, walking your line, installing over a weekend, and training your team so you’re ready to hit the ground running on Monday.
Fast, No-Downtime Install
We plan installations around your production schedule, often completing installs over a single weekend to minimize disruption.
Seamless Integration with Existing Equipment
Whether you’re working with a legacy thermoforming machine or a mix of upstream/downstream automation, our systems integrate cleanly with your line — no costly reconfiguration required.
Hands-On Training and Onboarding
We stay on the floor to train your team, ensure performance, and make real-time adjustments. Your operators and maintenance crew will be ready to run confidently from the first shift.
Ongoing Support That Actually Shows Up
The engineers who build your machine are the ones who install and support it. That means faster answers, fewer delays, and a long-term partner who knows your setup inside and out.
Why Fremont
Why Fremont Automation?
We’ve Put Decades of Innovation Into Perfecting Poultry Packaging.
Resources
Your Turn-Key Process to Poultry Packaging Automation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Saddlepack Depositor?
The Saddlepack Depositor is Fremont Automation’s semi-automated poultry bagging solution designed to place wet, variable chicken products into formed pouches with speed, accuracy, and sanitation in mind. Purpose-built for the poultry industry, it addresses key challenges in packaging — especially seal integrity, labor strain, and throughput.
How does the Saddlepack Depositor improve chicken processing efficiency?
By guiding product directly into the pouch—without touching the seal areas — the machine prevents wet seals and costly leakers. The Taper & Depositor can do the work of 4–6 people per line when paired together, freeing up your team to focus on higher-value, less injury-prone work.
Is the Saddlepack Depositor compatible with thermoforming machines?
Yes. The Depositor is designed to sit over any thermoformer and integrate smoothly with upstream and downstream packaging equipment. It keeps production moving at a consistent pace and can handle a variety of package sizes and pouch styles.
Can this system help with sustainable food packaging goals?
Absolutely. The Saddlepack Depositor supports both rigid and flexible films, including recyclable materials, making it a smart solution for processors transitioning away from foam trays while maintaining speed and product quality.
What types of poultry products is it suitable for?
The system excels with difficult-to-handle, wet products like chicken cuts or whole birds. Its semi-automated design leverages human judgment for sizing and placement, while automation handles the speed and precision — ideal for the variability of poultry processing.
Does Fremont Automation offer support after installation?
Yes. Our engineers install your equipment and stay involved after installation, ensuring your team is trained and supported.
How quickly can I see ROI from installing the Saddlepack Depositor?
Many Fremont customers achieve full ROI in under 12 months, thanks to labor savings, minimized rework, and improved uptime. It’s automation that pays for itself — fast.
What makes the Saddlepack Depositor different from other bagging machines?
It’s custom-engineered for poultry plants, featuring liquid-collecting chutes to keep seals dry, CIP (Clean-In-Place) belt cleaning, and a washdown-ready NEMA 4X, IP69 enclosure. It’s backed by Fremont Automation’s deep expertise in poultry automation, proven ROI, and a partnership approach that includes hands-on install, training, and long-term support.