Green bean snipper for minimizing bruising

Efficiently snip and process green beans with reduced bruising while integrating seamlessly into continuous high-speed operations.

Processes and Snips Green Beans and Vegetables

The Mini-Snipper from Lyco Manufacturing is a specialized machine for efficiently snipping and processing green beans and various vegetables. It features a 22-inch diameter cylinder with soft edge baffles that drastically reduce bruising during processing. Equipped with 45 stainless steel Vee-shaped knives, it performs precise and efficient snipping, pivotal for producing quality-controlled vegetable mixes and dry bean pods. With a processing capacity of 900 to 1,000 pounds per hour, the Mini-Snipper is ideal for continuous, high-speed operations in food processing lines. Integration into existing setups is seamless, thanks to its robust design for minimal maintenance, while its stainless steel construction ensures durability and resistance to wear. This makes it especially valuable for industries focusing on vegetable and green bean processing, among others.

Benefits

  • Minimizes product waste and bruising, ensuring higher-quality vegetable output.
  • Enhances processing efficiency with rapid throughput of up to 1,000 pounds per hour.
  • Lowers maintenance costs with durable stainless steel construction and reliable knife holders.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines for continuous, high-speed operations.
  • Offers flexibility for various food processing applications, including snipping and sorting.

General


Applications
Meat/poultry/seafood,Pasta,Pet food,Fruits,Green beans,Plant-based protein,Vegetables,Rice,Dry beans
End products
Snipped green beans,Formulated pet food kibbles,Cooked pasta shapes,Sliced plant-based protein strips,Diced fruit salad components,Processed rice grains,Prepared seafood pieces,Trimmed dry bean pods,Bruising-reduced vegetable mixes
Steps before
Sorting,Washing,Peeling
Steps after
Inspection,Packing
Input ingredients
green beans,unsnipped beans
Output ingredients
snipped green beans,processed 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


Material of construction
Stainless Steel
Capacity
900–1,000 PPH
Knife type
Vee-shaped
Number of knives
45
Diameter
22 in.
Cleaning method
Rapid clean-up
Edge baffle type
Soft edge

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Vee-shaped Knives
Integrated steps
Bean Snipping
Automation level
Manual operation
Changeover time
Rapid clean-up
Cleaning method
Manual / CIP options
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
22 in. Diameter Cylinder
Knife Holder Material
Stainless Steel
Knife Type
Vee-shaped
Number of Knives
45
Pocket Design
Wavy Pockets
Unsnipped Bean Remover
Included
Baffle Type
Soft Edge Baffles

Custom Options


Material of construction
Stainless steel
Knife holder type
Unbreakable stainless steel
Number of knives
45 Vee-shaped stainless steel knives
Model type
Extended model with 408 wavy pockets
Baffle design
Soft edge
Footprint
Compact