Integrated Crab Production Lines for reliable and uniform processing

As land-based crab processing is on the rise, the production capacity, throughput and product consistency in your production are key factors to utilize this opportunity. A well-designed crab line ensures a coherent flow from cooking to cooling, glazing and freezing, so every batch runs predictably, with minimal handling and maximum yield.

Over recent years, Carsoe has made significant developments with several important updates on the processing line for crabs, including an integrated cooking and cooling machine to reduce cooking steam and ensure continuous production flow.

At the heart of the line: the Crab Cooker with integrated cooling

Built for dependable, repeatable results, the CS3029 is your production anchor. It’s designed to integrate into a coherent line and deliver even, gentle cooking, so you hit target temperatures and salt levels without over or under processing batch after batch.

On recent turnkey installations, Caroe's layout and cooker enclosure strategy have reduced steam exposure around the cook area, supporting operator comfort and safety while maintaining process control.

Crab Cooker CS3029

A natural downstream flow with minimal touch points

The complete cooking, glazing, and freezing line is designed as a coherent system using an integrated crane system allowing the operator to easily move racks between the different processing stages.

Aside from cooking, an efficient crab processing line usually include:

Brine freezing for speed and uniformity (CS3040): The Brine Freezing Bin is engineered for fast, even processing around 40 minutes per batch with automated temperature and water level control to keep conditions stable and predictable.

Glazing for market-ready finish (CS3036): Final rinsing and glazing ensure a clean surface and a uniform pack appearance that protects quality during cold storage and transport. The hoist-and-rack concept keeps handling low while maintaining production speed.

High quality product and improved working conditions

Consistent specification

Uniform cook and freeze equal reliable moisture, texture, and color. This means a high-quality product ready for sale.
Higher uptime, lower labor

Hygienic design and automated bin/rack handling reduce changeovers and manual carries, keeping the line moving.
Operator friendly factory

Steam capture, logical flow, and fewer manual interventions improve ergonomics and safety.

Customized Crab Processing Solutions

The products and solutions for crab can be designed for both onboard and landbased processing facilities. Whether you’re building a new factory or upgrading selected steps to increase production, you can choose turnkey or modular upgrades and scale on your terms.

Carsoe lines are custom designed to your factory footprint, throughput targets, and species mix, so you get the right degree of automation, cleaning access, and data capture from day one.

We collaborate from layout, engineering, and construction through installation, commissioning, and training, then stay with you for the long run with 24/7 remote service, planned maintenance, upgrades/rebuilds, and fast spare parts logistics.

Ryco is now part of Carsoe

To add to the strong product portfolio, Carsoe recently acquired RYCO Equipment, expanding our crab portfolio with proven butchering technology. For processors, this means a broader product range, faster response times, and end-to-end integration under one partner.

RYCO Crab Butchering Machine

RYCO #260 Automatic Crab Butcher with up to 45 crab/min offering yields better than manual and <4% breakage is now available through Carsoe as part of an integrated crab line.

Service that protects your output

Planned maintenance reduces unplanned downtime and extends equipment life
Remote Service connects you with Carsoe specialists for rapid troubleshooting via sensor data to keep production on track.
Production Insights enables process data tracking, from cooking temperatures to freezing time. For audit trails, optimization, and continuous improvement.