Receiving hopper for jumbo boxes

Efficiently unload and handle bulk agricultural products with ease, streamlining your pre-processing operations for fruits and vegetables.

Receives and Separates Bulk Produce Efficiently

The Receiving Hopper from Kronitek is designed for food processing and agricultural industries, offering efficient management of bulk produce and raw materials. This hopper effectively receives products from jumbo boxes, integrating seamlessly into pre-processing stages with adjustable features for soil separation and conveyor alignment. With a capacity of 1.5 m³ and a 50 cm wide belt, it accommodates a variety of solid items, including vegetables, fruits, and pet food mixes. The inclusion of an optional inverter allows precise belt speed adjustments, while the soil separator can be tailored with a fixed or adjustable span and individual motor control for each roller. It handles loads up to 600 kg and operates at 1.5 kW power. The hopper’s design supports manual and configurable operations, making it suitable for diverse production environments such as industrial food processors, vegetable processing plants, and pet food manufacturers. Adjustable height settings and mechanical separator angle adaptation further enhance its versatility, ensuring compatibility with various upstream and downstream equipment configurations.

Benefits

  • Enhances productivity by seamlessly integrating receiving and separation into the production line.
  • Offers customizable motor control to optimize processing speed and efficiency for varied materials.
  • Minimizes labor costs through adjustable automated settings tailored to specific operational needs.
  • Accommodates a broad range of bulk produce with flexible size, height, and angle configurations.
  • Supports diverse industry applications from food processing to pet food production with robust construction.

General


Applications
Pet food,Fruits,Agricultural products,Food processing,Vegetables
End products
Pre-washed potatoes,Sliced onions,Apple slices,Pet food mix,Pre-packaged vegetables,Fruit salad,Mushroom slices,Diced carrots,Grated cheese,Potato chips
Steps before
Unloading,Sorting,Washing
Steps after
Soil Separation,Packing,Transporting
Input ingredients
jumbo boxes,vegetables,fruits
Output ingredients
transported goods,processed vegetables,processed fruits
Market info

Technical Specifications


Container capacity
1.5 m³
Belt width
50 cm
Belt dog height
5 cm
Dimensions (L/W/H)
305x215x190 cm
Weight
600 kg
Installed power
1.5 kW
Power supply
3x380V
Height adjustment range
96-130 cm
Soil separator span adjustment
10-70 mm

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
Easy to clean surfaces
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Withstands mild acids
Density/particle size
Suitable for varied densities of fruits/vegetables

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
305x215x190 cm
Container capacity
1.5 m³
Belt width
50 cm
Belt height
5 cm
Height adjustment range
96-130 cm
Weight
600 kg
Discharge method
Belt conveyor

Custom Options


Inverter for hopper belt adjustment
Yes/No
Soil separator width adjustment
10-70 mm
Motor independent control for each roller
Yes/No
Adjustable separator angle
Yes/No
Height adjustment range
96-130 cm
Tipper positioning direction
From sides/straight-ahead