Crate dumper for potatoes and fresh produce
Ensure consistent produce flow with a robust hydraulic tilt system that streamlines the unloading and metering of heavy crates, facilitating efficient pre-processing operations across diverse applications such as potato chips and fresh salads.
Tilts and Discharges Produce Crates Efficiently
The Crate Dumper from Heat and Control offers a robust solution for food processing companies looking to optimize produce handling. This hydraulically-operated machine features a powerful tilt mechanism to unload heavy crates of potatoes, onions, and fresh produce directly into metering hoppers, facilitating a controlled discharge rate to downstream processing equipment. Commonly utilized in the production of potato chips, French fries, and packaged salads, it ensures consistent flow and minimizes manual intervention. Capable of handling up to 3,300 pounds with simple forklift loading, the unit integrates seamlessly into pre-processing and processing lines. Built with a rugged construction, the Crate Dumper includes an adjustable dump speed control and a pre-piped and wired hydraulic power pack for efficient operation. Additionally, its design allows for compatibility with existing processing equipment, including vertical screw elevators and batch peelers, providing flexibility and scalability to meet production demands.
Benefits
- Ensures consistent product flow to processing lines, reducing bottlenecks and increasing efficiency.
- Minimizes manual labor and handling time with effortless forklift loading and hydraulic tilting.
- Reduces strain on operators, promoting safer working conditions.
- Adapts to various produce types, enhancing versatility across production applications.
- Integrates seamlessly with existing processing equipment to streamline operational workflow.
- Applications
- Salad,Potatoes,Fresh produce,Onions,Potato chips,Vegetables,French fries,Fruit
- End products
- Sliced onions,Fresh potato salad,Crinkle cut fries,Mixed salad greens,Potato wedges,Chunky fruit salad,Packaged fruit slices,Diced onions,Hard-bite chips,Sliced carrots,Kettle chips,Onion rings,Curly fries,Sliced cucumbers,Straight cut fries
- Steps before
- Produce Handling,Storage,Potato Unloading
- Steps after
- Metering,Inspection,Packaging
- Input ingredients
- potatoes,onions,fresh produce,storage crates
- Output ingredients
- tilted produce,emptied crates,consistent flow to processing equipment
- Market info
- Heat and Control is known for its expertise in manufacturing food processing and packaging equipment, providing innovative solutions and high-quality systems for industries like snacks, prepared foods, and pharmaceuticals, with a strong reputation for reliability and technical support.
- Dump speed control
- Adjustable
- Load capacity
- Up to 3,300 pounds
- Automation
- Hydraulically-operated
- Machine operation
- Forklift loading
- Automation level
- PLC-Controlled
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Cleaning method
- CIP
- Energy efficiency
- Low kWh/kg
- Changeover time
- Quick-adjustable
- Safety Features
- Hydraulic Safety Lock
- Container type
- Crate
- Machine Footprint
- Compact
- Hydraulic Tilt System Load Capacity
- Up to 3,300 pounds
- Dump Speed Control
- Adjustable
- Construction
- Heavy-duty
- Discharge Method
- Hydraulic Tilt
- Hydraulic system
- Pre-piped and wired hydraulic power pack
- Adjustable dump speed
- Yes
- Crate capacity
- Up to 3,300 pounds
- Control discharge rate
- Machine-mounted hydraulic tilt system
- Loading method
- Forklift