Automatic onion peeler for industrial food processing

Optimize your vegetable preparation process with this machine that ensures swift peeling and cleaning, paving the way for high-quality end products like diced onions and mashed potatoes, while significantly reducing manual labor and minimizing waste.

Peels and Cleans Onions, Garlic, Potatoes, Carrots

The Onion Peeler C/E OP 8, part of Minerva Omega Group’s acclaimed lineup, offers a robust solution for efficient vegetable processing. Designed for industrial kitchens, this machine excels in peeling onions, garlic, and potatoes, enhancing production speed and consistency. Its powerful belt-driven motor and perforated basket handle up to 240 kg/h, with a rapid cleaning cycle time of just two minutes. Seamlessly integrated into high-demand environments such as catering services and food processing plants, it offers automatic operation with a three-phase or single-phase motor, ensuring versatility in various setups. Constructed from stainless steel, it boasts high corrosion resistance and longevity, supported by compliance with CE standards for safety and hygiene. Maintenance is simplified with a front-loading system protected by a safety guard and an easily removable rotary plate. Optional features like a stainless steel filter kit and remote control enhance its adaptability to specific operational requirements.

Benefits

  • Increases productivity with a fast 2-minute peeling cycle, handling up to 240 kg/h.
  • Ensures product quality and safety with CE-compliant, hygienic design.
  • Reduces manual labor demands through fully automatic operation.
  • Enhances durability and longevity with stainless steel construction.
  • Simplifies cleaning and maintenance with a removable perforated basket and rotary plate.

General


Applications
Potatoes,Onions,Food processing,Vegetables,Garlic,Carrots
End products
Garlic paste,Garlic powder,Mixed vegetable medley,Caramelized onions,Mashed potatoes,Dehydrated vegetable flakes,Diced onions,Potato chips,Carrot sticks,Onion rings
Steps before
Washing,Sorting
Steps after
Packing
Input ingredients
onions
Output ingredients
peeled onions
Market info
Minerva Omega Group Italy is known for producing high-quality food processing equipment, including meat grinders, slicers, and mixers, tailored for industrial applications, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer customization.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
8 kg
Output
240 kg/h
Cleaning cycle time
2 min
Motor power
0.75 kW (1.00 HP)
Net weight
45 kg
Water inlet size
3/4”
Water drainage diameter
Ø 50 mm
Electrical protection rating
IP56
Control voltage
24 V

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Belt driven motor with mechanical timer
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cycle time
2 minutes
Automation level
Manual / N.V.R. low voltage controls
Cleaning method
Manual removal of parts for cleaning
Load capacity
8 kg
Output
240 kg/h
Safety features
Sensor that detects the opening of the cover
Water management
Water inlet 3/4”
Water drainage Ø 50 mm

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
High
Biological compatibility
Food-safe
Cleanability
Easy to clean
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel
Density/particle size
N/A


Hygiene and Safety Compliance
CE standards
CE standards
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Casing material
Stainless steel
Basket material
Perforated steel
Rotary plate material
Steel
Discharge method
Front unloading with safety guard
Cover material
Seethrough plexiglass
Water inlet size
3/4”
Water drainage size
Ø 50 mm

Custom Options


Control panel type
Mechanical timer,N.V.R. low voltage controls (24 V)
Discharge method
Front unloading with safety guard
Cleaning integration
See-through plexiglass cover,Sensor for cover opening detection
Material compatibility
Stainless steel casing and perforated basket
Water control
Standard manual valve or optional electrical water valve
Remote control capability
Optional remote control with customizable cable length