AEG - 8 station Scanvaegt grader

Applications & Use Cases

• Precisely sorting poultry, fish, or meat portions by weight into multiple categories.
• Grading fresh produce such as potatoes, onions, or citrus fruits based on size or weight.
• Batching products for further processing or packaging lines to ensure consistent pack weights.
• Used in food processing plants to optimise yield and reduce manual handling for sorting tasks.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 60 to 180 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.

Number of stations

This unit features 8 stations, allowing for sorting into 7 distinct weight categories plus an overweight/underweight reject.

Product weight range

Scanvaegt graders are generally designed to handle individual product weights ranging from a few grams up to several kilograms.

Construction material

Components in contact with food are typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Footprint

An 8-station grader typically requires a significant floor area, often around 3-5 metres in length, plus space for infeed and outfeed conveyors.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of products can this 8-station grader handle?

  This type of grader is versatile and commonly used for poultry, fish fillets, red meat portions, and various fresh produce items that require precise weight sorting.

• Is this unit suitable for washdown environments?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used grader?

• Can the grading parameters be adjusted?

• What additional equipment might be needed to integrate this grader?