Paddle finishers for fruit and vegetable processing

Optimize your processing efficiency with robust paddle finishers designed for precise separation and recovery of juices, oils, and pulps from a variety of fruits and vegetables, enhancing product purity and consistency.

Processes and Separates Juices, Oils, and Pulps

The UPF100 and UPF200 Paddle Finishers from JBT are engineered to efficiently process a wide array of fruits and vegetables, ensuring high-quality juice, oil, and pulp production. These finishers utilize a paddle system akin to a screw operation, enabling continuous separation and filtration processes. They’re ideally suited for applications like juice finishing, oil finishing from fruits such as avocados and olives, and soluble solids recovery in diverse fruit and vegetable processing environments. With multiple filter size options, you can tailor the output to meet specific end-product requirements such as orange juice concentrate, tomato paste, and packaged pulp. The equipment boasts a high-throughput design, accommodating various processing needs in juice manufacturing and food processing. Integrating seamlessly into existing production lines, they support continuous and high-speed operations, enhancing efficiency while maintaining product integrity. Constructed for durability, the finishers are available in materials that ensure corrosion resistance, facilitating maintenance and longevity.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by ensuring efficient separation of solids and liquids.
  • Increases operational efficiency with continuous and high-speed processing capabilities.
  • Offers adaptability through customizable filter sizes, meeting various end-product specifications.
  • Minimizes maintenance effort with durable, corrosion-resistant materials.
  • Integrates smoothly into existing production lines, supporting seamless workflow enhancement.

General


Applications
Tomato processing,Oil finishing,Fruit processing,Soluble solids recovery,Citrus processing,Pulp packaging,Juice finishing,Vegetable processing
End products
Olive oil,Apple puree,Lemon juice,Carrot puree,Tomato paste,Packaged tomato pulp,Citrus pulp wash,Avocado oil,Orange juice concentrate,Vegetable pulp wash
Steps before
Grinding,Cutting,Chopping,Mixing
Steps after
Pulp Wash,Core Wash,Pulp Packaging,Sterilization
Input ingredients
fruits,vegetables
Output ingredients
juice,pulp,oil,soluble solids
Market info
JBT is known for manufacturing innovative industrial machinery and solutions, particularly in the food processing and air transportation sectors, renowned for their advanced technology, reliability, and customer-focused engineered-to-order solutions tailored to specific industry needs.

Technical Specifications


Filter size options
Multiple sizes available
Processing capability
Wide range of fruits and vegetables
Juice finishing
Separating juice from pulp
Oil finishing
Separating frit from the oil water emulsion
Soluble solids recovery
Pulp wash,core wash
Pulp packaging
Capability included
Paddle operation
Same as screw operation

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Paddle finisher
Integrated steps
Juice finishing,oil finishing,pulp wash
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Filter size options
Multiple options available
Cleaning method
CIP
Automation level
Manual / PLC

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance
Resistant to acids/fruit juices
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Filter size
Numerous options available
Operation method
Paddle operated similar to screw
Footprint
Compact for space efficiency
Discharge method type
Juice and oil separation

Custom Options


Filter size options
Multiple sizes available
Paddle type
Screw-like operation