PIP Innovations D-BLADE Strawberry Industry
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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PIP Innovations D-BLADE 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
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
Facts & figures 6-header
- 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
- Facts & figures 2-header
- 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
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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.