OverviewThe FoodLine potato grading machine is an industrial sorting system engineered for automated size separation of potatoes. It provides configurable grading levels and continuous operation suitable for potato chip, French fries and fresh-pack processing lines.
Product Features- Advanced grading system: Adjustable roller spacing and conveyor geometry to separate potatoes into multiple size grades.
- Modular configuration: Configurable for 3, 5 or 7 size grades; expandable to fit existing production lines.
- Controls: PLC control with touchscreen for speed, grading profile and machine monitoring.
- Construction: Food-grade corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel and industrial components for washdown environments.
- Safety: Enclosed moving parts and emergency stop compliant with international standards.
- Maintenance: Accessible components and hygienic design for fast cleaning and low downtime.
- Energy: Optimized drive system to reduce power consumption.
Key reasons to choose FoodLine- Precision sorting: Adjustable rollers and sensors ensure consistent size classification.
- High throughput: Designed to handle industrial volumes from 1 to 10 tons per hour.
- Hygienic design: 304 stainless steel construction for easy cleaning and food safety compliance.
- Low operating cost: Reduced manual sorting and simplified maintenance.
- Integration: Modular layout for seamless integration into chip or fries production lines.
Applications- Potato chip factories
- French fries production lines
- Fresh produce packing centres
- Agricultural cooperatives and packhouses
- Vegetable and root-crop exporters
- Optional adaptation to other round vegetables (onions, tomatoes) on request
Benefits of potato grading automation- Reduced labor: Minimises manual sorting and associated labour costs.
- Improved accuracy: Consistent classification across large volumes.
- Time savings: Automated continuous grading speeds up line throughput.
- Product quality: Uniform sizing improves downstream processing and pack presentation.
- Scalability: Capacity and grading levels adjustable to production growth.
Customer testimonials“The FoodLine potato grading equipment improved our throughput and reduced manual sorting.” — Carlos M., Potato Chip Manufacturer, Spain
“Reliable, easy to clean and accurate. Recommended for mid to large-scale processors.” — Aisha R., Farm Cooperative Manager, Kenya
Technical specifications- Processing capacity: 1–10 tons/hour (configuration dependent)
- Grading levels: 3–7 size categories
- Material: 304 stainless steel
- Power requirement: 2.5–5.5 kW
- Voltage: 380V / 50Hz (customisable)
- Dimensions: Dependent on selected configuration
- Weight: Approx. 800–1500 kg
- Control system: PLC with touchscreen interface