Cluster cutter for green bean processing

Efficiently streamline your green bean and vegetable processing with advanced snipping and separation technology, achieving precise cutting while reducing product damage and enhancing throughput.

Separates and Snips Clustered Green Beans Efficiently

The Cluster Cutter – Pre-snipper from Lyco Manufacturing is engineered to revolutionize your green bean processing line. Utilizing a gentle paddle wheel approach, it efficiently separates and snips bean clusters, reducing damage by 20%. Featuring 104 stainless steel Vee Knives and unbreakable holders, it enhances processing with 22 cluster discs, achieving 95% to 99% efficiency for up to 6,000 pounds per hour. The unit integrates seamlessly into continuous, high-speed operations, commonly used in preparing canned and frozen green beans, mixed vegetables, and plant-based proteins. Made from stainless steel, it’s designed for durability and easy maintenance, equipped with self-cleaning cylinder brushes for hassle-free operation. Configurable to meet your specific processing needs, it supports high throughput while maintaining product integrity, making it ideal for food processing companies and industrial manufacturers.

Benefits

  • Reduces product damage by 20% for enhanced quality.
  • Maximizes processing efficiency with 95-99% snipping success.
  • Supports high-speed operations, increasing throughput up to 6,000 PPH.
  • Simplifies maintenance with self-cleaning features and durable construction.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines for improved workflow.

General


Applications
Seafood,Pasta,Pet food,Meat,Plant-based proteins,Fruits,Green beans,Rice,Vegetables,Poultry,Dry beans
End products
Wet canned pet food,Frozen vegetable blends,Canned rice with beans,Cooked pasta salads,Canned mixed vegetables,Pre-cooked pasta meals,Deli poultry products,Canned seafood,Fruit cocktail,Plant-based sausages,Dry dog food,Plant-based burger patties,Frozen green beans,Canned green beans,Frozen seafood meals,Processed meats
Steps before
Sorting,Pre-washing
Steps after
Inspection,Packaging,Cooling
Input ingredients
green bean clusters,unprocessed green beans
Output ingredients
single beans,snipped green beans
Market info
Lyco Manufacturing is known for designing and producing innovative cooking, cooling, and liquid-solid separation equipment, primarily for the food processing industry, with a strong reputation for reliability, efficiency, and cutting-edge solutions.

Technical Specifications


Diameter
48 inches
Capacity
4,000–6,000 PPH
Knife Count
104 stainless steel Vee Knives
Efficiency
95% to 99%
Cluster Discs
22 cluster discs

Operating Characteristics


Snack Bean Processing Capacity
4,000 - 6,000 PPH
Damage Reduction
20% less damage
Paddle Wheel Type
Gentle paddle wheel
Efficiency
95% to 99% more efficient
Automation level
Manual / Automated options available
Cleaning method
Manual with brush system
Cutting Disc Assembly
Snap together without nuts and bolts

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
20% less damage using gentle paddle wheel
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel construction
Cleanability
Easy to clean with stainless steel design
Biological compatibility
Food-grade stainless steel
Density/particle size
Designed for green bean processing

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
48 in. Diameter
Discharge method
Efficient snipping into single beans
Knife count
104 stainless steel Vee Knives
Disc count
22 cluster discs
Cylinder brush feature
Keeps pockets open

Custom Options


Material
Stainless steel
Number of knives
104 Vee Knives
Number of cluster discs
22 cluster discs
Customization of cutting discs
Snap together without nuts and bolts
Paddle wheel design
Gentle
Capacity
4,000 to 6,000 PPH