High-speed filling system for cherries and blueberries

Streamline your packaging process with a system designed for rapid, precise filling of various punnets, clamshells, and boxes, ensuring consistent weight accuracy while handling delicate products gently.

Fills and Packs Multi-Commodity Clamshells Rapidly

The CURO filling system from TOMRA offers a robust solution for high-speed, precision filling across various food products. This versatile filling equipment is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing sorting and grading processes, allowing food packers, agricultural producers, and industrial processors to optimize their operations. The CURO efficiently fills punnets, clamshells, cups, and boxes with precise weight accuracy, accommodating a range of commodities such as cherries, blueberries, tomatoes, and dried fruits.

With its ability to switch packaging options swiftly, the CURO ensures operational flexibility and continuity in high-speed environments, processing up to 160 clamshells per minute. Its gentle handling features, including anti-bruising surfaces and smooth transitions between hopper and conveyor, protect delicate products and maintain their quality. The PLC-controlled system with intuitive touchscreen operations enhances user-friendly control over packaging requirements with rapid adjustments.

Available with up to 16 filling stations, the CURO supports varying production needs and line configurations, offering scalable options that cater to large and small scale productions. Whether dealing with fresh produce or packaged goods, this system provides energy-efficient operations and reduced waste, contributing to sustainable practices within the food industry.

Benefits

  • Maximizes packaging speed by filling up to 160 clamshells per minute.
  • Enhances product quality with gentle handling surfaces to minimize bruising.
  • Reduces labor intervention with tool-free switching between packaging options.
  • Improves weight accuracy, minimizing product giveaway and ensuring consistency.
  • Seamlessly integrates with existing operations for streamlined production line efficiency.

General


Applications
Seeds and grains,Potatoes,Protein,Confectionery,Coffee beans,Vegetables,Nuts and dried fruit,Fruit
End products
Tomato boxes,Mixed berry cups,Cherry clamshell packs,Dried fruit snack packs,Nut assortments,Packaged frozen peas,Bagged mixed vegetable medleys,Sealed mushroom trays,Confectionery boxes with assorted sweets,Snack-size potato chip bags,Vacuum-sealed seafood portions,Packaged roasted coffee beans,Blueberry punnets,Packaged fresh broccoli,Avocado clamshells
Steps before
Sorting,Grading
Steps after
Packing
Input ingredients
cherries,blueberries,tomatoes,punnets,cups,clamshells,boxes
Output ingredients
packed cherries,packed blueberries,packed tomatoes,filled punnets,filled cups,filled clamshells,filled boxes
Market info
TOMRA is known for its expertise in sensor-based solutions for resource productivity, particularly in recycling, food sorting, and mining industries, offering advanced technology to improve resource recovery and efficiency, enhancing sustainability and operational performance.

Technical Specifications


Filling speed
Up to 160 clamshells per minute
Capacity
2,8,12,or 16 filling stations
Filling volume
125gm (4.4 oz) to 5kg (11 lb)
Accuracy
Weighs to the accuracy of 1-2 cherries,or 2-3 blueberries per pack
Changeover time
Less than five minutes

Operating Characteristics


Changeover time
Less than 5 minutes
Automation level
Intuitive touch controls
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Gentle handling
Anti-bruise surfaces
Filling speed
Up to 160 clamshells per minute
Precision control
1-2 cherries or 2-3 blueberries per pack accuracy

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
High
Biological compatibility
Suitable for food contact
Corrosive resistance
Yes,resistant to acids and alkalis
Abrasion resistance
Yes
Density/particle size
Handles small fruits like cherries and blueberries

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Filling stations
2,8,12,or 16
Clamshell size
125gm to 5kg
Control panel type
Touchscreen
Discharge method
Conveyor

Custom Options


Control panel type
Wide touchscreen
Integration possibilities
Integrates with TOMRA sorting and grading solutions
Changeover time
Less than five minutes
Filling station options
2,8,12,or 16 stations