Marel - 4700 8 Station Grader

Applications & Use Cases

• Precisely sorting and grading fresh or frozen food products by weight or count.
• Batching products into fixed-weight or fixed-count packages for retail or further processing.
• Optimising raw material utilisation by directing products to specific processing lines based on grade.
• Ensuring product consistency and meeting customer specifications for size and weight.
• Reducing manual labour in high-volume sorting operations.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of 8-station grader, throughput can typically range from 100 to 300 pieces per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with varying amperage requirements.

Product weight range

Typically suitable for products weighing from a few grams up to several kilograms per piece.

Number of sorting stations

This specific unit features 8 sorting stations, allowing for multiple grading categories.

Construction material

Commonly constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability in food processing environments.

Footprint

An 8-station grader typically requires a significant floor space, often several metres in length and width, depending on the infeed and outfeed configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can this grader handle?

  This type of grader is typically used for a wide range of food products, including poultry, fish, meat portions, and certain fruits and vegetables, provided they are suitable for dynamic weighing.

• Is this unit suitable for both fresh and frozen products?

• What maintenance is typically required for an 8-station grader?

• Can the sorting channels be customised?

• What are the benefits of using an 8-station grader over a simpler system?