Sorting and grading system for elongated pears

Maximize your pear processing efficiency with precise sorting and defect detection, ensuring each fruit meets market quality standards while minimizing handling damage and packaging costs.

Grades and Sorts Elongated Pears

The UNICAL 200 Pear Grader, offered by Unitec, is designed to optimize the grading and sorting of elongated pear varieties such as Abate Fetel and Conference pears. This equipment is equipped with advanced optical sorting systems that enable precise grading based on size, color, shape, and length, ensuring a consistent and appealing product presentation. Integrated into fruit processing plants, it automates key processes from feeding and washing to sorting and packing, significantly reducing labor costs and improving throughput for fruit processing and agricultural producers. The UNICAL 200 can handle both semi-automatic and fully automated operations, providing flexibility for different production scales. Constructed with durable materials, it ensures long-term reliability and easy maintenance, accommodating the rigorous demands of continuous processing operations. With its ability to improve the uniformity and quality of packaged pears, this grader is essential for any operation focused on producing high-quality fresh pear packs for supermarkets and premium markets.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality with precise grading based on size, shape, and color.
  • Increases efficiency and reduces labor costs through automated feeding and sorting processes.
  • Enhances product appeal for premium markets with uniform and attractive packaging.
  • Offers flexible integration with existing lines, suitable for both small-scale and large-scale operations.
  • Minimizes processing costs through optimized resource utilization and automation.

General


Applications
Pears,Fruits,Abate fetel pears,Conference pears,Vegetables
End products
Fresh pear packs for supermarkets,Pre-sorted fruit baskets,Packaged conference pears,Gourmet pear presentations,Pear-based fruit salads,Packaged abate fetel pears
Steps before
Harvesting,Bin Dumping in Water
Steps after
Packing,Optical Sorting,Electronic Sorting,Weight-Based Sorting,Precision Grading
Input ingredients
Abate Fetel pears,Conference pears,elongated pears
Output ingredients
processed Abate Fetel pears,optically sorted pears,graded pears based on size,length,shape,and color,uniformly packaged pears
Market info

Technical Specifications


Automation
PLC-controlled,Semi-automatic,Fully automatic
Sorting Accuracy
High precision optical sorting
Capacity
Variable,depending on size of operation
Weight-Based Sorting
Available
Optical Sorting
Available
Gentle Handling
Guaranteed at every stage
Defect Sorting
PEAR VISION technology-enabled
Versatility
Applicable to different pear varieties
Cycle Time
From dumping to final packing
Feed Rate
Automated feeding stage
Cost Efficiency
Great cost savings through automation

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / Semi-automatic / Fully automated
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
Integrated steps
Feeding,washing,singulating,sorting,selection
Working mechanism
Optical sorting,precision grading
Versatility
Can process multiple pear varieties

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Optical sorting capability
Electronic optical
Color differentiation
Color sorting
Shape grading
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Feed method
Bin dumping in water
Discharge method
Automated ejection
Handling method
Gentle handling via water transport
Control panel type
Touchscreen interface

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC/HMI interface
Integration possibilities
Optical sorting integration
Automation level
Semi-automatic to fully automated solutions
Line scalability
Small to large scale production
Sorting technology
Weight-based and optical sorting
Versatility
Applicable to various pear varieties