Lemon sorting and grading system
Optimize lemon processing by accurately sorting and grading citrus fruits to enhance product quality and reduce labor costs.
Sorts and Grades Lemons with Precision
The LEMON VISION 3 from Unitec is an optical sorting system designed for the precise sorting and grading of lemons. This equipment leverages advanced defect detection technology to identify external imperfections, customizing quality selection based on market demands. LEMON VISION 3 seamlessly integrates into citrus processing lines, handling up to 12 fruits per second per sorting lane for high-speed, continuous operation. Particularly suitable for food processing plants and citrus producers, it enhances efficiency by replacing manual inspection, reducing labor costs, and ensuring consistent product quality. The system supports diverse applications, from fresh lemons to lemon-based food ingredients, and can be adjusted for varying levels of defect detection. Built with robust materials, it ensures durability and long-term performance in agriculture and food processing environments.
Benefits
- Ensures product uniformity by accurately detecting external defects.
- Increases operational efficiency with high-speed processing of up to 12 fruits per second.
- Reduces labor costs by automating the quality selection process, reducing dependence on manual inspection.
- Customizable defect detection adapts to varying market quality standards.
- Enhances profitability by improving product quality and marketability.
- Applications
- Vegetables,Fruits,Citrus fruits
- End products
- Lemon juice,Pre-packaged lemon wedges,Fresh lemons,Lemon essential oil,Lemon slices for beverages,Lemons for industrial culinary use,Citrus salad packs,Lemon-based food ingredients,Lemon zest
- Steps before
- Harvesting,Washing,Sorting
- Steps after
- Packaging,Distribution,Quality Assurance Testing
- Input ingredients
- lemons
- Output ingredients
- sorted lemons,graded lemons,processed lemons
- Market info
- Processing Capacity
- Up to 12 fruits/sec per sorting lane
- Detection Type
- Electronic optical system
- Automation
- LEMON VISION 3 Unitec Technology
- Defect Detection
- External defects
- Quality Selection Customization
- Adjustable for each market,defect type
- Cost Reduction
- Reduced quality selection costs
- Automation level
- Unitec Technology / Electronic Optical System
- Sorting speed
- Up to 12 fruits/sec per sorting lane
- Quality selection customization
- Market-specific,adjustable defect detection
- Cost savings
- Reduced manual labor
- Productivity
- High sorting and color selection capacity
- Detection system
- LEMON VISION 3 Technology
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact modular design
- Feed method
- Automatic roller transport system
- Discharge method
- Automated sorting lanes
- Control panel type
- Digital touchscreen interface
- Detection type
- Vision system for defect detection
- Processing speed
- Up to 12 fruits/sec per sorting lane