Mandarin and clementine processing sorting and grading system

Optimize your citrus operations with advanced processing systems that seamlessly select and enhance the quality of mandarin and clementine products, ensuring superior taste and appearance for the most demanding markets.

Sorts and Grades Mandarin and Clementine Fruits

The Mandarin Vision and Clementine Vision systems from Unitec are specialized solutions designed for processing and grading citrus fruits with high precision. These systems utilize advanced vision technology to accurately assess size, color, and internal quality, eliminating fruits with imperfections. Ideal for citrus processors and fruit packers, these systems handle high-capacity, continuous operations, ensuring seamless integration into existing production lines. Equipped with durable materials for reliable performance in demanding environments, they feature automation capabilities like PLC control and optional remote monitoring. The UNICAL 300 and UNICAL 600 sorters offer flexibility to process various fruits, while the UNI PAL 300 provides efficient palletizing. With customizable configurations and optional waxing and drying stages, these systems meet diverse market requirements, enhancing the overall efficiency and quality of citrus sorting and grading operations.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by precisely sorting and grading fruits based on size, color, and sweetness.
  • Increases operational efficiency with continuous, high-capacity processing.
  • Reduces labor costs with automated controls and seamless integration into existing lines.
  • Offers flexibility to handle multiple fruit types, optimizing equipment investment.
  • Minimizes waste and maximizes yield by eliminating defective produce early in the process.

General


Applications
Vegetables,Fruits,Citrus fruits
End products
Clementine juice,Fresh fruit trays,Citrus fruit gift baskets,Candied oranges,Citrus salads,Fresh citrus snack packs,Citrus marmalade,Mandarin segments,Dried citrus slices
Steps before
Harvesting,Washing,Sorting
Steps after
Quality Inspection,Waxing,Drying,Packing,Palletizing
Input ingredients
mandarins,clementines,oranges,lemons,kiwis,apples,peaches,plums,apricots
Output ingredients
sorted fruit,graded fruit by size,graded fruit by sweetness,graded fruit by color,graded fruit by external quality,graded fruit by internal quality,packed fruit,waxed fruit,dried fruit
Market info

Technical Specifications


Capacity
High volume
Size Selection
Automated
Quality Selection
External and Internal
Automation
QS ONLINE System
Transport System Quality
Top quality materials
Processing Compatibility
Round and Elongated Fruits
Sorting Systems
UNICAL 300 and UNICAL 600
Waxing and Drying Stages
Optional
Packing System
Automated or Weight-based
Palletizing System
UNI PAL 300

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
High capacity with gentle handling
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
Fast changeover for versatile applications
CIP/SIP
Custom cleaning method availability
Cleaning method
Selection according to specific requirements
Energy efficiency
Optimized for high performance
Integrated steps
Sorting,grading,waxing,drying
Working mechanism
Mandarin and Clementine Vision Systems

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Product type
Mandarins,Clementines

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Tank shape and size
Round and elongated options
Transport system type
Gentle transport systems
Feed/discharge method
Automated feed and discharge
Control panel type
Automated control

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen,HMI
Integration possibilities
Compatible with existing systems
Packing system type
Automated,weight-based
Palletizing system
UNI PAL 300,Automatic