Potato peeler Eco series

steamautomatic

Product overview
The TOMRA Eco steam peeler is a controlled-steam peeling solution for potatoes and similar tubers, designed to minimise peel loss and energy use while maintaining high throughput. ECO technology combines sensor feedback and adaptive algorithms to adjust steam parameters in real time as raw-material quality varies, enabling up to 25% lower energy consumption and consistent yields.

Key benefits

• Speed and accuracy: Rapid heat transfer from pressurised steam to product surface for high yield and throughput.
• Improved process control & shorter steam times: Quick draw-in (1–2 s) and a patented mixing system ensure uniform steam distribution and reduced exposure time.
• Fast in and fast out: Immediate steam evacuation via a release valve (exhaust ≈ 1 s) prevents cooking and preserves product quality.
• Operational savings: Controlled steam management reduces energy use and process waste, with estimated annual savings of €50,000–€80,000 depending on operation.
• Adaptive peeling: Sensor-driven automatic adjustments maintain consistent yield across varying potato sizes and raw-material quality without operator intervention.
• Energy-efficient steam management: ECO replaces fixed steam supply with active control to minimise wasted energy (up to 25% reduction).

Technology
The system integrates a controlled-steam management strategy, a patented high-pressure vessel with a mixing system for even steam distribution, rapid draw-in and immediate release to avoid product cooking, and sensor-algorithm control that continuously optimises peeling parameters. The focus is on minimising peel loss and maximising energy efficiency through real-time adjustments rather than fixed steam input.

Technical specifications

• Automated sensor and algorithm control for continuous adaptation to incoming raw-material quality.
• Energy reduction: up to 25% lower energy use with ECO controlled-steam management.
• Minimal peel loss through real-time process control.
• Steam draw-in time: approximately 1–2 seconds.
• Patented mixing system for uniform steam distribution to each piece.
• Release valve for immediate steam evacuation; exhaust time reduced to ~1 second.
• Estimated annual cost savings: approx. €50,000–€80,000 (operation dependent).
• Automatic adaptation across potato sizes and end-use products without operator adjustment.
• Typical applications: steam peeling of potatoes and other tubers in food-processing lines.