Precision size grader for tomatoes and round fruits
Ensure precise grading and sorting of tomatoes and round fruits to optimize downstream processing, enhancing product consistency and reducing waste in your production line.

Processes and Sorts Raw Food Products Efficiently
The Receiving, Washing, and Sorting Systems from CFT Group are engineered to enhance efficiency in food processing lines, handling everything from fruits and vegetables to dairy and edible oils. Designed for high-capacity operations, these systems excel in processing and grading raw products through reliable and continuous multi-stage processes. With a throughput capacity ranging from 480 to 4,800 tons per day, they seamlessly integrate with existing production lines, ensuring smooth upstream and downstream transitions.
Powered by advanced PLC automation, these systems support remote monitoring, optimizing operations while minimizing energy consumption. Constructed from hygienic stainless steel, the equipment ensures durability and resistance to corrosion, suitable for rigorous food safety standards. Custom engineering support allows for tailored system configurations to meet specific plant requirements. The inclusion of a comprehensive CIP (Clean-In-Place) mechanism facilitates efficient and contamination-free maintenance, making it ideal for continuous use in demanding environments like tomato paste, sauce, and dairy production.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality with precise sorting and grading.
- Minimizes water usage while maintaining high hygiene standards.
- Boosts production efficiency with continuous and automated operation.
- Extends equipment lifespan through robust stainless steel construction.
- Adapts easily to varying production needs with customizable configurations.
- Applications
- Other foods,Ketchup,Sauces,Milk,Jams,Fruits,Tomato,Vegetables,Edible oil,Dairy
- End products
- Extra virgin olive oil,Canned beans,Apple slices,Fruit cocktails,Mixed vegetable packs,Dairy creamer,Cream cheese,Milk powder,Ketchup bottles,Yogurt cups,Sunflower seed oil,Marinara sauce,Strawberry preserves,Tomato paste,Processed peas,Canned whole tomatoes,Diced tomatoes,Fruit jams
- Steps before
- Harvesting,Transporting,Receiving,Unloading,Pre-washing
- Steps after
- Peeling,Chopping,Extracting,Enzymatic inactivation,Evaporating,Sterilizing,Pasteurizing,Aseptic filling,Packing
- Input ingredients
- tomatoes,fruits,vegetables
- Output ingredients
- sorted tomatoes,sorted fruits,sorted vegetables,cleaned tomatoes,cleaned fruits,cleaned vegetables
- Market info
- CFT Group specializes in manufacturing engineered-to-order equipment for the food and beverage industry, renowned for its innovative processing and packaging solutions, focusing on sustainability and advanced technology.
- Capacity
- 480–4,800 tons/day
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Size Grader Range
- 20 to 90 mm
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Unloading Capacity
- Up to 200 tons/hour
- Inclination
- Adjustable hoses for flooding gondolas
- Operation Time
- 24/24h
- Product Receiving Options
- Boxes,bins,gondola
- Speed Control
- PLC-controlled speed adjustment
- Capacity of Elevator
- Variable,heavy-duty construction
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Biological compatibility
- Yes
- Cleanability
- High
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Discharge method
- Bin / Truck unloading
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Roller distance
- 20 to 90 mm
- Working capacity range
- 20 tons/hour to 100 tons/hour
- Modular configuration
- Tailor designed for each production need
- Distance between grading rollers
- 20 to 90 mm
- Recovery channel
- Optional for minimizing waste during malfunctions
- Device type
- Bin or truck unloading
- Sort size adjustment
- Up to 3 different sizes,adjustable
- Device Configuration
- Custom dimensions and optional fittings
- Customizable sorting
- Manual or electronic through optical sorters
- Elevator type
- Plastic belt,stainless or roller porters options
- Flooding method
- Adjustable hoses for flooding gondolas
- Processing speed control
- Variable speed control
- Storage capacity
- For buffering,working capacity from 20 to 100 tons/hour