Abstract: A device for aligning fish to be handled in fish-processing machines is shown. The object of the invention is to lead fish, especially those with approximately circular cross-section to the processing tools so exactly that the processing can be carried out most economically, i.e. with a high yield without any danger of undesirable parts, e.g. the skeleton, remaining in the product to be used. The device according to the invention handles fish whose abdominal cavity is opened. The device comprises, in a known manner, a saddlelike guide element which supports the fish in its abdominal cavity, conveying means which engage the flanks of the fish being arranged on both sides of the guide element. A support surface which is formed with a concave cross-section carries knives extending into the fish path and lying flush with the support edges.

Abstract: A skinning machine for fish fillets including a conveying surface, an endless band knife running above the conveying surface and a knife guide in the region of the conveying surface, the knife guide being arranged adjustably by a fish fillet.