Centrifuge for drying leafy vegetables
In industrial vegetable processing, ensuring the effective drying of leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach without causing damage to the produce is a key challenge. Conventional drying methods can often result in bruising or incomplete drying, impacting product quality and consistency.
Ensures gentle and efficient drying
The Sormac SC/NextGen centrifuge is designed specifically for drying delicate leafy vegetables. The drum features a smooth inner surface and lacks a central axle, preventing damage to the vegetables. Equipped with a patented drive and magnetic bearing support, it guarantees steady and smooth operation. A shuttle conveyor evenly distributes produce over the slowly rotating drum, which then accelerates to the set rotation speed. At the end of the cycle, the slanting drum allows produce to slide onto the outfeed conveyor, ensuring a continuous product flow. The SC/NextGen is characterized by its open design, providing optimal accessibility for cleaning and maintenance. It also achieves up to 20% energy savings through efficient motors and a frequency inverter with an energy recovery system. Most suitable for hard leafy vegetables, soft lettuces, and various cut vegetables, the SC/NextGen, produced by Sormac, can handle capacities of up to 2,500 kg per hour depending on the product and moisture levels.
Benefits
- Minimizes damage to delicate produce
- Ensures continuous product flow
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Energy savings of up to 20%
- High capacity of up to 2,500 kg/h