Fruit and vegetable shelf life extender

Extend the freshness and appeal of your produce with our innovative dipping solution, enhancing shelf life while maintaining the quality of fruits and vegetables for a wide array of food products.

Coats and Preserves Fresh Produce

The FTNON Fruit Dipper is an engineered-to-order solution designed specifically for fresh produce processing. This dip tank system effectively coats and maintains the quality of various fruits and vegetables by immersing them in a product-specific coating solution. Capable of handling up to 1,000 kg per hour with an adjustable dipping duration of 30 seconds per item, this equipment is ideal for industries producing apple slices, pineapple chunks, and pre-washed salad mixes. The Fruit Dipper operates continuously, integrating smoothly into automated production lines with its stainless steel construction, offering durability and corrosion resistance. Equipped with options like glycol cooling plates and vortex air knives, it ensures thorough drying and cleaning of the product. A PLC-controlled interface supports efficient system management and monitoring. Designed with a focus on energy efficiency, the machine features a pot meter for frequency inverter control, optimizing operational energy use. This equipment also supports easy cleaning with a recycled coating solution and provides customizable engineering support to meet your specific processing needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances product shelf life with efficient and precise coating application.
  • Increases production efficiency, processing up to 1,000 kg per hour.
  • Decreases energy usage with optimized frequency inverter controls.
  • Supports hygienic processing with stainless steel construction.
  • Streamlines workflow by integrating seamlessly into automated production lines.

General


Applications
Soups,Sauces,Ready meals,Potatoes,Fresh produce,Oils,Dressings,Vegetables,Seasonings,Baby food
End products
Baby food purees,Ready-to-eat meal components,Pre-washed salad mixes,Apple slices,Potato slices,Pineapple chunks,Fruit salad,Soup ingredients,Vegetable medleys,Salad dressings,Sauce bases,Grape snacks,Marinated vegetables
Steps before
Washing,Sorting,Cutting
Steps after
Packaging,Cooling,Labelling
Input ingredients
fruits,vegetables,apples,pineapple,grapes
Output ingredients
extended shelf life fruits,extended shelf life vegetables,coated fruits,coated vegetables
Market info
JBT is known for manufacturing industrial ETO equipment, specializing in food processing and airport ground support systems. They are reputed for innovative solutions and reliable service in industries requiring sophisticated automated systems and machinery.

Technical Specifications


Dipping capacity
1,000 kg (2,200 lbs) per hour
Dip time
30 seconds per produce
Control panel
Stainless steel
Coating solution
Recycled
Cooling option
Glycol cooling plate
Drying method
Vortex air knives
Automation
Pot meter for frequency inverter

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Dipping system with coating solution
Integrated steps
Coating,Drying
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
PLC controlled

Material Compatibility


Stainless Steel
Yes
Corrosion Resistance
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Tank shape and size
High volume dip tanks
Control panel type
Stainless steel control panel
Discharge method
Belt discharge with air knife for cleaning
Footprint
Compact design suitable for high production capacity

Custom Options


Control panel type
Stainless steel control panel
Dipping agent dosing system
Yes
Glycol cooling plate
Optional
Air knife in belt for belt cleaning
Optional
Vortex air knives over belt for product drying
Optional