The D-Blade high-speed robotic cutter developed by PIP Innovations halves or quarters your potatoes EXACTLY the way you want at a speed of 5 potatoes per second per robot.

Description

Introducing the ultimate solution: D-BLADE

Revolutionize your production process with cutting technology using delta robots, machine vision and patented multipurpose blade designs. D-BLADE is the first potato processing machine in existence that uses delta robots and vision technology. The delta robots (2 or 6 in one machine) can cut potatoes 3-5 times per second per robot with exceptional precision.

Custom made software for all your cutting needs

D-Blade allocates the required cuts exactly where you need them to be by means of Vision technology. The full system is customized to meet the customer's specific requirements, for optimal performance and efficient processing. The machines are flexible and low maintenance, with the ability to make software adjustments.

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D-Blade - full introduction

With deep learning, the machine continues to improve its performance and gain experience by recognizing patterns and making improvements to the code. The machine remains up-to-date, and its performance is optimized through regular updates from their software developers.

PIP Innovations D-BLADE Strawberries

Save labor and achieve the highest yield with their patented calyx cutting system, designed for all sizes and shapes of strawberries.

Calyx removal

Save labor and achieve the highest yield with our patented calyx cutting system, designed for all sizes and shapes of strawberries. It achieves a high efficiency of 80-95% (depending on size) and 90% of all calyxes are cut.

Maximizes yield and minimizes labor costs

Based on color and shape, D-BLADE recognizes the exact position of the calyx and determines the optimal cut to achieve the highest yield.

During this process, the calyx will be removed from the belt and collected in a bin outside the system. It will handle all varieties regardless of shape, color, softness and quality. D-BLADE can process 50.000 strawberries each hour, saving the industry significant labor costs.

Benefits of intelligent robotic cutting

Defect Removal: Remove defects from your produce
Multifunctional: All functionalities work on one system
Improved Product Quality: Precise position of the cut and clean, straight cuts
Handle any Size or Shape: Size or shape do not matter
Hygienic: Minimum product contact, full stainless steel framework, IP69K robots
New Applications: Adding new functionalities on a regular basis

More details about D-BLADE Strawberry Industry

The capacity of D-Blade is not calculated in kilo’s or pounds but in cuts per second.

Capacity Per Robot

Cutting speed is determined by the distance the arms need to move from cut to cut. The higher or bigger the product, the more time it takes. For pick and place applications, i.e. Hasselback, the speed is approximately 1 Hasselback per second. Please see the minimum cutting speed for different applications, assuming proper belt load.

Example Calculation

To calculate your required capacity in metric tons per hour use the following calculation: [# of robots] * [3600 seconds] * [average weight of produce in kg’s] * [ cuts per robot per second ] = 6 * 3600 * 0,2 * 3,5 = 15.1 metric tons per hour

Produce Cuts per second per robot

Large potatoes 3
Small potatoes 3,5
Potato slices 5
Carrots (topping, portioning) 3,5
Strawberries 3

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Weight 6000 Kg
Supply capacity 32A
Supply Voltage 400 / 480 VAC
Belt speed 150 - 1000 mm/sec
Air supply 8 bar (when applicable)
Clean with water Max 60 bar, 60°C
Cuts per robot 3-5 cuts per second
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Facts & figures 2-header

Facts & figures 2-header

Assembled L X W X H 5012 x 1540 x 3158 mm
Transport L X W X H 5012 x 1540 x 2451 mm
Weight 3000 Kg
Supply capacity 25A
Supply voltage 400 / 480 VAC
Belt speed 150 - 1000 mm/sec
Air supply 8 bar (when applicable)
Clean with water Max 60 bar, 60°C
Cuts per robot 3–5 cuts per second

Manufacturer

PIP Innovations

PIP-Innovations is a Dutch technology and engineering company. Mainly focused on the potato industry, the company has developed a high-speed robotic cutter for perfectly halving or quartering potatoes using computer vision.