With the continuous expansion of modern fruit and vegetable processing and orchard planting, how to grade and sort apples efficiently and accurately has become a major concern for fruit growers, fruit processing enterprises, and trading companies. Traditional manual sorting is not only inefficient but also lacks consistent standards, which can easily lead to resource waste and economic losses. At this point, an apple grading machine or apple sorting machine has become the ideal choice for the industry.
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Apple Grading Machine Introduction
For delicate fruits such as apples and pears, preventing damage during sorting and processing is crucial. Therefore, choosing a fruit sorting machine that minimizes the risk of damage is especially important. An apple grading machine is an automated device that integrates mechanical, optical, electronic, and software technologies. It is designed to quickly and accurately grade, classify, and process apples based on multiple criteria, including size, weight, color, shape, surface defects, and even internal qualities such as sugar content and browning.
The core purpose of this apple grading machine is to replace inefficient and highly subjective manual sorting, achieving standardized, high-efficiency, and high-precision industrial production, thereby maximizing the commercial value and economic benefits of apples. This apple sorting equipment is suitable for various types of apples, including Red Fuji, Green Apple, Golden Apple, and more. It is widely used in fruit processing plants, fruit and vegetable distribution centers, and other fruit production enterprises.
Why Choose AGICO Apple Grading Machine?
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Accurate Quality Analysis
AGICO apple sorting solutions can accurately evaluate the quality of each apple by analyzing both internal and external quality parameters. They detect size, weight, color, stem-end cracks, sunburn, punctures, russeting, internal browning, watercore, and internal bruises. Apples can be sorted into up to 8 different grades.
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Efficient Defect & Foreign Object Removal
AGICO fruit sorting equipment effectively removes discolored, seeded, mechanically damaged, moldy, rotten, or unripe fruits, as well as all types of foreign objects such as insects, worms, wood chips, plastic, and glass. This ensures that only premium-quality apples enter the packaging or juice production process.
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Damage-Reduction Design
Our fruit sorting machines are specially designed to minimize the risk of fruit damage. Most AGICO apple sorting machines are equipped with brush rollers at the separation devices and sorting outlets to effectively prevent apples from colliding with each other and getting damaged.
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Global Recognition and Continuous Innovation
Over the years, our apple sorting machines have been widely applied in many countries and regions around the world, earning high praise from customers. Our technical team is committed to continuous research and innovation, ensuring that our apple sorting machines always remain at the forefront of the industry.
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Customized Solutions
We not only provide standardized apple sorting machines but also offer customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of our customers, ensuring each unit maximizes production efficiency.
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Factory Direct Price & Service
AGICO offers apple sorting machines at direct factory prices while guaranteeing excellent after-sales service and high-quality auxiliary equipment. No matter where you are located, our global service team can provide timely technical support and maintenance. With remote monitoring and regular inspections, we ensure your equipment always operates in its best condition.
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Multi-Fruit Application
Moreover, our apple sorting machines are not limited to apples—they are also suitable for sorting a wide variety of round fruits such as oranges, kiwis, pears, peaches, and more.
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AGICO Apple Grading Machine Details
Loading Apples onto the Pool
The water in the pool circulates from left to right through the pump, creating a water flow. Apples float along with the current into the feeding section, which prevents them from colliding and getting bruised. At the same time, the water flow helps clean the surface of the apples during transportation.
Roller Feeding Machine
The non-powered rollers use pushing force to convey trays or pallets, allowing each apple to be individually fixed on a soft fruit holder. From the very beginning of feeding, the apples are handled gently, ensuring protection and preventing any damage.
Flexible Conveying
Workers place apples into soft fruit holders, ensuring gentle handling from the feeding stage. This design prevents collisions and protects the apples from bruising. AGICO offers high quality apple sorting equipment to protect apples from every steps.
Empty Cup Return System
After apples are graded, they move to the packaging outlet table. Each outlet is equipped with an empty cup return conveyor. After merging and realigning, the cups are ready for refeeding. This automatic return circulation system saves time and improves production efficiency.
Applications of Apple Grading Machine
Orchards and Fruit Growers
After harvest, apples can be quickly graded and sorted to improve sales value. Helps farmers supply standardized products to markets or distributors.
Fruit Processing Plants
Ensures that high-quality apples go to the fresh fruit market, while lower-grade apples are directed to juice, jam, or puree production lines. Maximizes the utilization of raw materials and reduces waste.
Export and Trading Companies
Meets strict international standards by providing uniform size, weight, and quality. Enhances competitiveness in the global fruit trade market.
Packaging Facilities
Automates the sorting process before packaging, ensuring consistent quality and appearance. Reduces labor costs and improves overall efficiency.
Supermarket Supply Chains
Guarantees that apples displayed on shelves are uniform in size and appearance. Enhances customer experience and boosts brand reputation.
Juice and Beverage Manufacturers
Separates premium apples for fresh consumption and directs less attractive fruits to juice and beverage processing. Ensures product safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
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Under the global trend of upgraded fruit consumption and modernized supply chains, apple grading machines and apple sorting machines have become essential core equipment in the fruit and vegetable industry. They not only help fruit growers and processing companies improve efficiency and profitability but also drive the entire industry toward intelligent and standardized operations.
As a professional manufacturer of apple sorting machines, we are committed to providing efficient and reliable fruit sorting machines to customers worldwide. With years of industry experience and advanced technological expertise, we can offer customized sorting systems for different types of fruit processing enterprises. If you run a small orchard, our apple grading machines are an ideal choice; for medium to large-scale fruit processing plants, our apple sorting equipment is highly suitable.
If you are looking for high-performance, durable, and intelligent apple sorting solutions, feel free to contact us. We provide professional one-stop equipment and technical support to help your fruit processing business reach new heights.
