Carrot topping and cutting system for high-capacity processing
Optimize your carrot processing with a high-speed system that offers precise topping, tailing, and cutting, ensuring clean cuts and reducing waste for superior end-product quality.
Processes and Cuts Carrots Efficiently
The WOS-1A Carrot Topper and Piece Cutter from Sormac is engineered for high-speed carrot processing. This versatile machine incorporates a chain-mounted flight system and aligning belts to top, tail, and slice carrots with precision. Suitable for producing carrot sticks, slices, and diced pieces, it processes up to 9,600 carrots per hour. The static knives and unique positioning system ensure clean, square cuts, minimizing waste. Adjustable slicing accommodates user-specific size requirements, supported by easily removable knives for maintenance efficiency.
The WOS-1A seamlessly integrates into existing production lines, fed directly from peelers such as the Sormac KP-60 and UP-8000. Operators can adjust its height and use the hinge-mounted control panel for optimal working positions. Designed for continuous operation, this machine is ideal for food processing and vegetable production companies seeking robust and reliable carrot processing solutions. Available customization and engineering support ensure it fits specific operational demands.
Benefits
- Enhances production speed by processing up to 9,600 carrots per hour, increasing output efficiency.
- Ensures precise cuts with minimal waste through a unique static knife positioning system, improving product quality.
- Offers flexible production options with adjustable slicing sizes and removable knives for varied product demands.
- Integrates seamlessly with existing lines, reducing setup time and operational disruptions.
- Optimizes operator ergonomics with an adjustable height and control panel, improving ease of use and productivity.
- Applications
- Processed carrots,Vegetables
- End products
- Carrot chunks,Diced carrots,Carrot slices,Carrot sticks,Baby carrots
- Steps before
- Peeling,Washing,Sorting
- Steps after
- Packaging,Inspection,Conveying
- Input ingredients
- carrots,singulated carrots
- Output ingredients
- topped carrots,tailed carrots,squared cut carrot pieces,carrot tops,carrot tails
- Market info
- Sormac is known for its expertise in manufacturing high-quality vegetable processing equipment, particularly peeling, washing, and slicing machines, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer-focused solutions in the food processing industry.
- Capacity
- 9,600 carrots per hour
- Product Diameter
- Maximal 75 mm (3 inches)
- Product Length
- Maximum 350 mm (14 inches)
- Slicing Length
- Standard 50 mm,adjustable
- Orientation Control
- Aligning belts with guide plate
- Knife Type
- Static knives
- Adjustability
- 12 to 29 mm
- Adjustable Height
- Yes
- Control Panel
- Hinge-mounted
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC controlled
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Cleaning method
- Manual
- Changeover time
- Quick adjustment for knife changes and size settings
- Air incorporation control
- Ensured by static knives design
- Cleanability
- Yes
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Feed method
- Manual / Automatic from peeler
- Discharge method
- Separate top,tail,and final product exit
- Control panel type
- Hinge-mounted
- Maximum carrot diameter
- 75 mm (3")
- Maximum carrot length
- 350 mm (14")
- Cut piece length
- 50 mm standard
- Adjustable on request
- Adjustable elements
- Guide plate,top size,height
- Control panel type
- Hinge-mounted
- Slicing length
- Adjustable,50 mm standard
- Top size adjustment
- 12 to 29 mm
- Integration possibilities
- Compatible with knife peelers (KP-60,UP-8000) and transport conveyor
- Height adjustment
- Adjustable height