Automated avocado processing line

Streamline your avocado processing with precision robotic technology that ensures high reliability and hygiene, while maximizing yield and maintaining exceptional product quality through automated peeling, halving, and cutting procedures.

Processes Avocados: Halves, Pits, Peels, and Cuts

The Robot Avocado Line from KRONEN GmbH is an innovative robotic solution designed for efficient avocado processing, tailored for food processing companies and large-scale manufacturers. This automatic system specializes in halving, pitting, and peeling avocados with precision, using custom-engineered tools to handle the fruit gently, preserving maximum yield and quality. Capable of processing up to 1,000 avocados per hour, the system integrates Stäubli robots for high reliability and hygiene, unaffected by temperature fluctuations. Equipped with PLC controls and optional remote monitoring, it seamlessly integrates into existing production lines, offering flexible capacity planning. Suitable for avocados and adaptable for other fruits, its design includes a patented method for maximum product utilization. Maintenance is simplified with remote support options, ensuring operational efficiency with minimal downtime.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by processing up to 1,000 avocados per hour with minimal manual intervention.
  • Maintains high hygiene standards with temperature-resistant, easy-to-clean robotic components.
  • Maximizes yield by utilizing patented tools for precise pitting and peeling, reducing waste.
  • Offers flexible capacity planning with options to run one to three robots simultaneously.
  • Ensures quick issue resolution and continuous operation with remote maintenance support.

General


Applications
Vegetables,Avocados,Fruits
End products
Diced avocados,Avocado slices,Avocado cubes,Avocado halves,Peeled avocados
Steps before
Decontamination,Sorting,Quality Inspection,Infeed Preparation
Steps after
Quality Inspection,Cutting,Packaging,Conveying
Input ingredients
avocado
Output ingredients
pitted avocado,halved avocado,peeled avocado,avocado cubes,avocado slices
Market info
KRONEN is known for manufacturing industrial food processing equipment, specializing in washing, cutting, peeling, and packaging machinery, recognized for innovation, high quality, and efficiency in automated food processing solutions.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
up to 1,000 pieces/hour
Automation
Automatic
Knife-peeling
Yes
Electrical power
2 kW
Voltage
230 V
Frequency
50 Hz
Working pressure
6 bar
Air consumption
560 l/min
Dimensions (LxWxH)
1600 x 1670 x 2180 mm
Weight
675 kg
Infeed/placement height
935 mm
Outfeed/delivery height
580 mm
Diameter of raw product
55 mm – 80 mm
Height of raw product
75 mm – 120 mm

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy to clean
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
High resistance

Product type Characteristics


Processing Type
Pitting,halving,peeling
Fruit Ripeness Requirement
0.2 N/mm² to 0.8 N/mm²

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
1600 x 1670 x 2180 mm
Weight
675 kg
Infeed/Placement Height
935 mm
Outfeed/Delivery Height
580 mm
Diameter of Raw Product
55 mm – 80 mm
Height of Raw Product
75 mm – 120 mm

Custom Options


Robot configuration
1 to 3 robots depending on capacity needs
Safety feature
Safety enclosure for robot system