Industrial onion peeler for efficient onion processing
Achieve high-yield onion processing and perfect peeling quality with a compact machine designed to handle up to 3,600 onions per hour, ensuring minimal waste and optimal efficiency for fast-paced food processing operations.

Peels and Processes Onions Quickly
The USM-S60 from Sormac is an efficient onion peeler that enhances productivity in food processing and vegetable processing industries. It operates by placing unpeeled onions in a hopper and using precise cutting and trimming actions to achieve uniform peeling. The USM-S60 is ideal for preparing peeled onions, rings, slices, and puree, thanks to its adjustable rotating knives that tailor cuts to different sizes. It maintains a capacity of up to 3,600 onions per hour, modifiable through a frequency converter for operational flexibility. Designed with low noise output and minimal energy consumption, the machine is distinguished by its hygienic dry peeling method, significantly reducing waste and facilitating easy cleaning. Optional features like a direct-mounted inspection table and waste auger improve integration into existing production lines, ensuring an ergonomic workflow and centralized waste collection. The USM-S60 can be customized to handle various onion diameters and supports different setup configurations, offering a tailored peeling solution for diverse production demands.
Benefits
- Increases processing efficiency with a capacity of up to 3,600 onions per hour.
- Minimizes waste with precise cutting and adjustable depth control.
- Lowers operational costs through reduced energy and air consumption.
- Enhances product quality with uniform peeling and hygienic design.
- Easily adapts to various onion sizes, ensuring versatile application.
- Applications
- Agricultural products,Food processing,Vegetables,Onions
- End products
- Onion slices,Onion puree,Diced onions,Peeled onions,Onion quarters,Onion rings
- Steps before
- Sorting,Loading into storage bin
- Steps after
- Inspection,Waste collection,Transport to central point
- Input ingredients
- unpeeled onions
- Output ingredients
- peeled onions,onion waste
- Market info
- Sormac is known for its expertise in manufacturing high-quality vegetable processing equipment, particularly peeling, washing, and slicing machines, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer-focused solutions in the food processing industry.
- Capacity
- 3,600 onions per hour
- Peeling Diameter Range
- 55–120 mm
- Adjustable Speed
- Via frequency converter
- Noise Level
- Low
- Peeling Type
- Complete dry peeling
- Automation
- Manual input and automatic processing
- Energy Consumption
- Low
- Air Consumption
- Low
- Yield
- High (little waste)
- Hygienic Design
- Easy to clean and disinfect
- Cut Depth
- Adjustable
- Peeling Process
- Rotating knives and air peeling
- Working mechanism
- Rotating knives and cutting arms
- Integrated steps
- Peeling,cutting,and skin removal
- Batch vs continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Automation level
- Manual feeding with automated peeling
- Adaptability to onion size
- Adjustable for different diameters
- Cleaning method
- Manual
- Changeover time
- Quick adjustments via handwheel
- Energy efficiency
- Low energy consumption
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Biological compatibility
- Food-grade
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean and disinfect
- Feed method
- Manual
- Discharge method
- Double holding-arm system
- Adjustability
- Handwheel for diameter adjustment
- Onion diameter adjustment
- Handwheel adjustable
- Conveyor speed control
- Frequency converter
- Machine execution for different sizes
- Adjusted executions (40–60 mm,80–140 mm)