Crunching and dosing solution for frozen fruits and vegetables

Streamline your processing line with a versatile system designed to efficiently crunch and dose frozen fruits and vegetables, enhancing production flow and ensuring precision in feeding downstream processes.

Crunches and Doses Frozen Fruits and Vegetables

The CRUNX Series by Bertocchi Srl offers a robust solution for efficiently processing frozen fruits and vegetables. This machine specializes in crunching and dosing frozen produce, seamlessly preparing it for further downstream processes such as extraction, refining, and blending. The system is designed to handle various product forms, including puree slabs, blocks, and drums, with specific models like Delta CRUNX and Gamma CRUNX providing flexibility for different throughput needs—from 2 to 10 tons per hour.

Integration into existing production lines is straightforward, with automation managed via a PLC system, ensuring high-speed continuous operation. Its energy-efficient design optimizes motor control, reducing energy consumption significantly. The CRUNX Series is constructed from durable materials, supporting operations in food, beverage, and aseptic processing industries, while maintaining ease of cleaning and maintenance with its user-friendly design. This makes it an ideal choice for companies focusing on high-quality puree production, baby foods, jams, and juices.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with continuous, high-speed operation.
  • Integration-ready design minimizes setup time in existing lines.
  • Reduces energy costs through optimized motor control.
  • Supports diverse applications with versatile processing capabilities.
  • Streamlined cleaning and maintenance reduce operational downtime.

General


Applications
Jam,Fruit purees,High-quality puree,Frozen fruits,Frozen vegetables,Baby food,Fruit juices
End products
Grinded frozen spinach,Strawberry jam,Apple puree slabs,Premium pear puree,Organic baby apple puree,Grinded frozen strawberries,Mango fruit juice
Steps before
frozen fruit preparation,frozen vegetable preparation
Steps after
extraction,refining,blending,thermal treatment,high temperature storage,aseptic processing
Input ingredients
frozen fruit puree slab,frozen puree block,frozen puree drum,rolling IQF
Output ingredients
grinded frozen fruit,grinded frozen vegetables,extraction,refining,blending,thermal treatment of puree,high temperature storage,aseptic,baby foods,jam,fruit juices,high quality puree
Market info
Bertocchi is known for manufacturing engineered-to-order industrial equipment, specializing in custom process solutions for the food and beverage industry. They have a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability in producing machinery tailored to customer specifications.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
2 to 10 t/h
Process Type
Crunching and Dosing
Product Compatibility
Frozen puree slab,block,drum,rolling IQF
Model Sizes
Delta
Delta Model Capacity
2 to 8 t/h
Gamma Model Capacity
6 to 10 t/h

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Crunching and Dosing
Process type
Batch
Max capacity
2 to 10 t/h
Final product size
Grinded frozen fruits and vegetables
Product compatibility
Frozen puree slabs,blocks,drums,rolling IQF (SA model)
Delta model variability
5 Different Model Sizes
Gamma model variability
2 Different Model Sizes
End use flexibility
Extraction,refining,blending,thermal treatment

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³

Physical Characteristics


Discharge Method
Feeding downstream plants
Drum Size
Various sizes
Max Capacity
2 to 10 t/h
Container Type
Frozen puree slab,block,drum,rolling IQF

Custom Options


Control panel type
Available
Discharge method
Grinded product ready for feeding
Compact footprint
Modular design
Model sizes
5 models for Delta,2 models for Gamma