IQF unpacking and crushing line

Case study reference:

1-20-007

Processed products: blackcurrent, cherries, bananas, raspberries, peaches

Frozen fruit process

IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) bulk bag and cardboard box unloader

Processed products: frozen blackcurrants, frozen cherries.

A Duopal® combined station is used to discharge bulk bags and unpack IQF boxes on the same workstation.

The bulk bag is loaded onto the station using an electric hoist. The frozen fruit from the bulk bag is emptied into an open receiving hopper with an anti-overflow chute.

Frozen peaches

Frozen cherries with pits

Roller crusher

Bag unpacking and fruit shedding station

Processed products: frozen raspberries, frozen bananas, frozen peach puree.

The deagglomeration station for frozen fruit and frozen purée consists of an open hopper equipped with a deposit tray for the containers, and is used to discharge IQF blocks. A GR70 granulator is positioned under this hopper to ensure the separation and breaking of the frozen blocks. A support frame holds the station in place above the customer tank.
A two-handed control ensures that the equipment is used safely.

A central platform provides operator access to the discharge/crushing station, the deagglomeration station and the control cabinet. It also allows the pallet containing the IQF cardboard boxes to be positioned.