Industrial steam peeler for potatoes
Optimize peeling efficiency while minimizing waste and energy usage with this high-speed steam peeler, designed to continuously adapt to variable raw material quality for consistent, high-yield results in food production.
Optimizes Peeling and Reduces Energy Consumption
The Eco Steam Peeler from TOMRA Food is designed to tackle energy consumption and peel waste challenges in food processing. Utilizing a controlled steam management system, it adapts to variations in raw materials, ensuring optimized peeling and up to 25% energy reduction. Ideal for applications ranging from potato chips to dehydrated vegetables, it efficiently processes and adapts automatically, reducing operator intervention. With rapid heat transfer and a unique mixing system, it delivers the highest yield and the lowest peel loss. Automated and PLC-controlled, the Eco Steam Peeler supports continuous, high-speed operations and integrates seamlessly into pre-processing and processing lines, making it suitable for industries such as food processing, potato, and vegetable processing. Its robust design offers easy maintenance and reduced operational costs, enhancing overall line efficiency.
Benefits
- Maximizes yield with minimal peel loss through precise steam control.
- Reduces energy costs by up to 25% with efficient steam management.
- Adapts to raw material variations, minimizing operator intervention.
- Lowers operational costs significantly, saving €50,000 to €80,000 annually.
- Enhances process speed and control with rapid steam distribution and evacuation.
- Applications
- Potatoes,Protein,Fruit,Confectionery,Snacks,Pet food,Coffee beans,Vegetables,Frozen foods,Nuts and dried fruit,Seeds and grains
- End products
- Coffee bean packs,Sliced apples for fruit salad,Potato chips,Biscuits with nuts,Almond butter,Chocolate-coated nuts,Protein bars,Seafood mix for pet food,Canned vegetables mix,Instant pulse soups,Peanut snacks,Fresh pack potatoes,Canned tomatoes,Frozen vegetable medley,Frozen french fries,Dried fruit snack mix,Vegetable soup mix,Dehydrated vegetable crisps,Potato puree,Dehydrated potato flakes
- Steps before
- Sorting,Washing,Inspection
- Steps after
- Sorting,Cooling,Quality Control,Packing
- Input ingredients
- potatoes,vegetables,raw material
- Output ingredients
- peeled potatoes,processed vegetables,reduced peel loss,optimized product quality
- 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.
- Accuracy
- Optimized with sensors and algorithms
- Peeling Performance
- Highest yield,reduced peel loss
- Energy Efficiency
- Reduces energy use by up to 25%
- Steam Transfer Speed
- 1-2 seconds draw into chamber
- Steam Evacuation Time
- 1 second
- Automation
- Automatic process control
- Process Control
- Adaptive to raw material quality variations
- Cost Savings
- €50,000 to €80,000 yearly
- Automation level
- Automated / Sensor-Driven
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous Inline
- Changeover time
- Minimal due to adaptive technology
- CIP/SIP
- N/A
- Cleaning method
- Steam management system
- Energy efficiency
- Reduces energy use by up to 25%
- Peeling process control
- Automated with continuous adjustment
- Steam time
- 1-2 seconds
- Heat transfer speed
- Rapid
- Steam evacuation time
- 1 second
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Control panel type
- Automated / Digital Interface
- Integration possibilities
- TOMRA Insight Data Platform
- Steam management system
- Controlled steam management
- Mixing system
- Patented mixing system
- Release valve system
- 1-second exhaust time