Sorma - Dorms Net Applicator

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging fresh produce such as citrus fruits, potatoes, and onions into net bags.
• Automating the bagging process in fruit and vegetable packing houses.
• Creating retail-ready net packaging for supermarkets and wholesalers.
• Bundling multiple smaller items into a single net package for convenience.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Units of this type commonly process between 15 and 30 bags per minute, depending on product size and net type.

Power supply

Most net applicators in this class operate on standard industrial electrical supplies, typically 3-phase 400V, 50Hz.

Net material compatibility

These machines are generally compatible with various types of extruded or knitted netting, often supplied on rolls or sleeves.

Product size range

They are typically designed to handle individual products or small groups of products suitable for net bag weights ranging from 500g to 5kg.

Footprint

A typical net applicator requires a floor space of approximately 1.5m x 1m, plus space for product infeed and outfeed conveyors.

Automation level

Many units feature semi-automatic operation, requiring an operator for net roll changes and oversight, with automatic product feeding and bagging.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of products can a net applicator handle?

  Net applicators are primarily used for packaging robust, spherical, or irregularly shaped produce like oranges, apples, potatoes, onions, and avocados. They are less suitable for delicate or easily bruised items.

• Is this machine suitable for organic produce?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used net applicator?

• Can this machine integrate with existing packing lines?

• What are the common spare parts needed for this type of equipment?