Industrial citrus fruit selection, washing, drying, and calibration line

Enhance your fruit processing efficiency with a fully-integrated line that precisely selects, washes, dries, and calibrates a wide range of fruits, ensuring optimal juice and pulp extraction while maintaining product quality and reducing waste.

Processes and Calibrates Fruits for Juice and Pulp Extraction

The Z450 Selection, Washing, Drying, and Calibration Line from Zumex is engineered to streamline fruit and vegetable processing operations. This line efficiently integrates vital processes, including selection with an aluminum roller conveyor, brush washing with independent washing, rinsing, and drying zones, and precise calibration for consistent sizing. Designed for applications such as citrus and tropical fruit juicing, the Z450 ensures that product quality is paramount across end-products like orange, lemon, and grapefruit juices, as well as fruit pulp concentrates. With an IP65 programmable control panel for motor speed regulation and emergency stop functions, the Z450 supports semi-automatic to continuous operations. The equipment features a durable, corrosion-resistant build, with elements like nylon brushes for gentle cleaning. Ideal for juice producers and food processors, it offers customization to fit varied production scales, ensuring seamless integration with existing lines and improved operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality with precise fruit calibration, minimizing waste.
  • Reduces cleaning time and contamination risks via integrated brush washing and drying modules.
  • Lowers operational costs with adjustable speed control for energy-efficient processing.
  • Versatile processing capabilities for diverse fruit and vegetable types.
  • Streamlines workflow, seamlessly integrating with existing processing lines.

General


Applications
Fruit juicing,Fruit processing,Citrus juicing,Juice extraction,Pulp extraction,Fruit sorting,Tropical fruit processing,Vegetables processing
End products
Tropical fruit purees,Pureed vegetable products,Fruit pulp concentrates,Lemon juice,Pomegranate juice,Apple juice,Orange juice,Grapefruit juice,Tangerine juice,Mixed fruit and vegetable juices,Sorted and sized fruit boxes,Vegetable juice,Tropical fruit blends,Lime juice
Steps before
Fruit Harvesting,Fruit Transport,Initial Inspection
Steps after
Juice Extraction,Bottling,Packing
Input ingredients
citrus fruits,damaged fruit,unwashed fruit
Output ingredients
clean fruits,dried fruits,calibrated fruits,boxed fruits
Market info

Technical Specifications


Control Panel Type
Programmable IP65
Automation
Speed regulator with frequency variators
Emergency Signals
Luminous and acoustic
Emergency Pushbuttons
Two independent
Roller Conveyor Material
Aluminium
Roller Conveyor Function
Selection and removal of damaged fruit
Brush Washer Areas
Washing,Rinsing,and Drying
Brush Rows
15 rows of nylon brushes
Shower Lines
4 lines (2 detergent,2 rinsing)
Drying Fans
2 fans
Calibration Diameter Ranges
55-70 mm,70-85 mm,85-100 mm,>100 mm
Calibration Belt Length
6000 mm
Calibration Rollers
3 adjustable rollers
Fruit Collection Trays
4 trays

Operating Characteristics


Automation Level
Programmable IP65 control panel
Speed Control
Speed regulator with frequency variators
Emergency Features
Luminous and acoustic emergency signals with independent pushbuttons
Calibrating Range
55-100 mm with outlet for more than 100 mm
Cleaning Method
Brush washer with detergent and rinsing showers

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Not specified
Roller conveyor length
Not specified
Brush washer size
15 rows of nylon brushes
Calibration belt length
6000 mm
Hatch/Tray quantity
4 fruit collection trays
Control panel type
Programmable IP65 control panel
Fruit diameter range
3 diameter ranges (55-70 mm,70-85 mm,and 85-100 mm)
Fan quantity
2 fans in the drying area
Shower lines
4 shower lines (2 detergent,2 rinsing)

Custom Options


Roller conveyor material
Aluminium
Brush material
Nylon
Collection tray material
Soft plastic