What types of fruit can this line process?

This specific line was designed for citrus fruits, and the soft fill system suggests suitability for delicate produce. Generally, sorting and grading lines can be adapted for various fruits and vegetables, but specific configurations are optimised for certain product characteristics. Buyers should contact the seller for exact unit specifications.

Is this system suitable for integration with existing packaging machinery?

Yes, lines like this are commonly designed to feed pre-graded fruit directly to subsequent packaging lines, as indicated by the class 1 fruit being prepared for storage prior to packaging. The output conveyors for class 1 and class 2 fruit are intended to supply packing stations. Buyers should contact the seller for exact unit specifications.

What maintenance is typically required for such a line?

Regular maintenance for conveyor-based sorting lines typically involves cleaning, lubrication of moving parts, inspection of belts and rollers for wear, and checking electrical components. Specific schedules will depend on usage and manufacturer guidelines. Buyers should contact the seller for exact unit specifications.

Can the line be reconfigured or expanded?

While this was a bespoke line, many modular conveyor systems allow for some degree of reconfiguration or expansion. The ability to modify this specific used line would depend on its original design and the extent of the desired changes. Buyers should contact the seller for exact unit specifications.

What are the typical safety features on equipment of this kind?

Equipment of this nature commonly includes emergency stop buttons, guarding on moving parts, and safety rails on operator platforms, as mentioned for this unit. Electrical systems should also incorporate appropriate safety cut-offs and protection. Buyers should contact the seller for exact unit specifications.

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Used Sorma - Sorting & Grading Equipment

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Sorma - Sorma

Name: Sorma
Brand: Sorma
SKU: bbcbff5c1f1d

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Complete Bespoke conveyor Sorting and Grading Line for Citrus Fruits – SOLD This line was built to order in 2001 Comprises: 1 x Belt Conveyor 600mm wide x 3 Metres Long. T he device is mounted on wheels for easy placement for working in conjunction with the bin tipping system 1 x Roller Conveyor – 1300mm wide x 1.0 + 2.5 Metres Long. The conveyor has an inclined section 1 Metre in length designed to accomodate product from either bins or cartons. 2 x Belt Conveyors – 400mm wide x 4.4Metres Long to feed empty boxes to roller conveyors (Position 8) 1 x Belt conveyor 300mm wide x 2Metres Long, to infeed the conveyor (position 5) under the roller inspection (position 2) 2 x Belt conveyors 300mm wide x 2Metres Long, to feed class 2 bin filling and reject bin. 2 x Operator Platforms with steps, fitted with guard rails and kick plates. Treads and platform manufactured from Durbar plating and chutes. 1 x Automatic double bin filler to receive class 1 fruit for storage prior to using as pre-graded fruit on packaging lines.The machine will accept two bins filling one at a time. All citrus can be used as the device has a soft fill system. 2 x Gravity roller infeed system to supply empty cartons to the packing stations. The system can receive cartons from the front or the rear of the line. 2 x Belt conveyors, 250mm wide x 6.0Metres Long, to infeed class 2 fruit to the packing stations. 2 x Belt conveyors, 300mm wide x 6.0Metres Long, to infeed class 1 fruit to the packling stations. 10 x Packing Stations, for place packing citrus fruits into cartons and trays. Each station is pneumatically operated to assist in the transfer of full cartons to the outfeed conveyors. 2 x Belt conveyors, 600mm wide x 5.2Metres Long, to take away full cartons or trays to the Rollers (Position 13) 2 x Free Rollers, 600mm wide x 1.0Metre Long to receive full cartons or boxes 1 x Electrical Control Cabinet, designed to control all electrical and sequential requirements of the line. All pneumatic posit

Essex, United Kingdom

5,774 km away

Model Number

sorma

Stock Number

bbcbff5c1f1d

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Typical context for this category of equipment. Always confirm specifics with the seller.

Applications & Use Cases

Sorting and grading of fresh produce, particularly citrus fruits, in packing houses.
Pre-grading fruit for subsequent packaging lines.
Separating produce into different quality classes for varied market destinations.
Facilitating efficient handling of fruit from bulk bins to packing stations.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput: For this class of equipment, throughput can vary significantly, but systems of this scale commonly handle several tonnes per hour, depending on fruit size and desired grading precision. Buyers should contact the seller for exact unit specifications.
Power supply: Units of this type typically operate on a 3-phase industrial power supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz in the UK. Specific power requirements will depend on the number and size of motors. Buyers should contact the seller for exact unit specifications.
Footprint: A complete line like this would require a substantial operational footprint, typically spanning 10-20 metres in length and several metres in width, including access for operators and material handling. Buyers should contact the seller for exact unit specifications.
Construction materials: Components in contact with food are typically made from food-grade stainless steel or suitable plastics to ensure hygiene and durability. Structural elements may be mild steel, often painted or galvanised. Operator platforms commonly feature Durbar plating for safety. Buyers should contact the seller for exact unit specifications.
Grading method: This line description suggests manual inspection via roller conveyors, with subsequent automated bin filling and manual packing stations. Other systems in this category might also incorporate optical sorting. Buyers should contact the seller for exact unit specifications.
Automation level: This system features automated bin filling and conveyorised product movement, reducing manual handling. The grading itself appears to involve operator inspection. Buyers should contact the seller for exact unit specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

This specific line was designed for citrus fruits, and the soft fill system suggests suitability for delicate produce. Generally, sorting and grading lines can be adapted for various fruits and vegetables, but specific configurations are optimised for certain product characteristics. Buyers should contact the seller for exact unit specifications.

Machinery Masters Intelligence. General guidance for this category of equipment only, not a substitute for the seller's exact specifications. Always confirm details with the seller.