Citrus sorting table

Ensure optimal citrus fruit quality by manually sorting and removing defects before processing, enhancing the consistency and taste of your final products.

Manually Sorts and Inspects Citrus Fruits

The Citrus Sorting Table from Bucher Unipektin is designed for meticulous manual inspection and selection of citrus fruits, ensuring only the highest quality produce advances in the production line. Utilizing polished moving rollers driven by dual independent chains, the system rotates each fruit, providing operators a complete view to manually remove substandard items. Ideal for citrus fruit processors focused on producing premium orange juice, lemon juice, lime puree, and more, this equipment effectively aids in maintaining product quality. With a robust stainless steel structure, it is tailored for continuous operation, enabling seamless integration into both pre-processing and processing stages in food and beverage industries. The Citrus Sorting Table supports up to four waste outlets, optimizing waste management and enhancing operational efficiency. Engineered with durability in mind, the thermoplastic bearing supports and stainless steel components ensure long-term use and resistance to corrosion. With a 4 kW engine and a weight of 950 kg, it offers a balance of power and stability for reliable performance.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by allowing precise manual sorting and inspection.
  • Minimizes waste with multiple waste outlet configurations.
  • Ensures durability and longevity with stainless steel construction.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing processing lines for improved efficiency.
  • Supports continuous operation, reducing production bottlenecks.

General


Applications
Fresh produce processing,Citrus fruits,Fruit processing
End products
Citrus concentrates,Fresh fruit salads,Lemon juice,Lime puree,Orange juice,Citrus essential oils,Grapefruit segments
Steps before
Harvesting,Washing,Initial Inspection
Steps after
Juicing,Pulp Extraction,Citrus Processing
Input ingredients
citrus fruit
Output ingredients
sorted citrus fruit,poor quality citrus fruit
Market info
Bucher Unipektin is known for producing advanced equipment and systems for the food and beverage industry, specializing in juice processing and filtration technologies with a reputation for innovative solutions and reliable, high-quality products.

Technical Specifications


Engine power
4 kW
Weight
950 kg
Roller material
Stainless steel
Bearing material
Thermoplastic
Structure material
Stainless steel

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Manual selection and removal
Inspection method
Visual inspection via rotating rollers
Waste outlet configuration
Four outlets (two on each side) or central
Power source
Engine power 4 kW
Operation type
Batch / Manual

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
Yes
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Density/particle size
Adjustable rollers for different sizes

Product type Characteristics


Fruit type
Citrus
Inspection method
Manual

Physical Characteristics


Roller material
Polished surface
Structure material
Stainless steel
Bearings material
Thermoplastic
Discharge method
Four waste outlets / Central waste area
Engine power
4 kW
Weight
950 kg

Custom Options


Roller configuration
Polished rollers
Waste outlet configuration
Four outlets / Central waste area
Material of structure
Stainless steel
Material of bearings
Thermoplastic