In modern food processing, the steam peeler has become a key piece of equipment in the peeling of fruits and vegetables due to its high efficiency, speed and low wastage. Choosing the right steam peeler machine can not only increase line efficiency, but also significantly improve product quality. The following will help you understand the key factors in the selection process.
Understanding the Type of Raw Material
Different steam peelers are designed to be optimised for different raw materials. Common applications include potatoes, carrots, beets, taro, pumpkin and more. The size range, shape characteristics and peeling difficulty of the raw material should be clarified before selection. For example, carrots are long and thin with a hard surface, requiring high steam pressure control; while potatoes have certain requirements for the inner wall structure of the drum.
Determining Processing Capacity and Matching Equipment Size
It is important to select the appropriate size of equipment based on daily or hourly processing capacity. The volume of the equipment cylinder, rotation speed, in and out of the material time, steam consumption are directly affected by the processing efficiency. If the capacity of the equipment does not match the actual throughput, waste or bottlenecks can result. lonkia offers steam peelers in a wide range of capacity segments to meet the needs of different line sizes.
Focus on Steam Systems and Pressure Control Accuracy
The heart of steam peeling lies in the "bursting effect", whereby high temperature and high pressure steam creates a pressure difference between the skin and the flesh of the fruit, instantly peeling off the skin. Therefore, the pressure range of the steam system, the heating speed and the sensitivity of the valve control are all key technical indicators. A high performance steam peeler should have a stable and controllable steam pressure system to achieve consistent peeling results.
Efficient Peeling System Design
An efficient peeling system quickly removes the peeled material from the steam peeler machine, preventing residues from affecting the next batch of material to be processed. Typically, cyclone peeling or hydraulic flushing is used to ensure that the discharge is clean and not clogged. When selecting the type, you should observe whether the design of the skin discharge port is reasonable and whether it is easy to clean and maintain.
Equipment Materials and Structural Design
Considering the long-term contact with high-temperature steam, vegetable raw materials, the steam peeling machine should be made of stainless steel, the cylinder body is firmly welded, good sealing. At the same time, the internal structure should be designed in a simple way to avoid hygienic dead ends and facilitate daily cleaning and maintenance.
Choose An Experienced Manufacturer
Quality manufacturers can not only provide mature products, but also customised according to the actual needs of customers. LONKIA as a professional manufacturer in the food processing machinery industry, has a wealth of experience in the research and development and manufacturing of steam peeling equipment, can be tailored to the customer to ensure that the production line is running efficiently and reasonable solutions.
In general, the purchase of steam peeling machine should not only look at the parameters of the equipment itself, but also need to be combined with the type of raw materials, production capacity, supporting systems and other comprehensive factors for consideration. Through scientific selection, the entire production line can bring significant efficiency gains and product consistency. If you have any questions about selection or technical issues, please feel free to contact LONKIA for professional support and technical solutions.