Citrus Air - Drying Sorting Machine Production Line

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Citrus Air - Drying Sorting Machine Production Line
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The Citrus Air-Drying & Sorting Processing Line is an integrated post-harvest fruit processing system designed for continuous washing, surface air drying, size grading, and sorting of citrus fruits and other round or oblate produce.  With conveyor belt under each grade, it can carry a large capacity.
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Product Overview

 

The Citrus Air-Drying & Sorting Processing Line is an integrated post-harvest fruit processing system designed for continuous washing, surface air drying, size grading, and sorting of citrus fruits and other round or oblate produce. 

 

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Technical Specifications

 

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Specification

Processing Capacity

3–18 tons/hour (depending on configuration)

Sorting Method

Size-based grading

Sorting Lanes

1 / 2 / 4 lanes

Grade Outputs

9 or 12

Processing Layout

Straight Line or L-Shaped Layout

Structural Material

Food-grade stainless steel

Control System

PLC-based industrial automation system

Conveyor System

Continuous belt conveyor beneath each grading outlet

 

Process Flow

 

Raw fruit input → Feeding system → Washing system → Air drying system → Size grading system → Sorting discharge → Packaging interface


Key process control points:
· Controlled airflow design for consistent surface moisture reduction
· Gentle conveying system to minimize fruit impact and mechanical damage
· Calibrated grading mechanism for size-based classification accuracy
· Stable continuous flow design to reduce bottlenecks between stages 

 

Core Technology System

 

Low-damage air drying system using controlled airflow distribution

 

Multi-stage airflow regulation for uniform drying performance

 

Gentle conveyor design to reduce impact during transfer

 

Mechanical size calibration grading system for stable classification

 

Optional integration of AI-based optical sorting modules for advanced defect detection

 

Food-grade stainless steel structural design suitable for wet processing environments 

 

Cleaning & Drying Options

 

Washing options:
· Bubble washing system for gentle surface cleaning with reduced mechanical stress
· Spray washing system for low-water consumption processing
· Brush washing and polishing system for surface cleaning and finishing


Drying system:
· Airflow drying tunnel for controlled moisture removal
· Surface moisture reduction designed to maintain fruit integrity 

 

Why Choose Us?

 

In-house manufacturing with integrated fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing processes

 

Precision laser cutting and industrial welding technologies

 

Quality inspection throughout production and continuous operation testing before shipment

 

Export experience covering more than 70 countries

 

More than 1,000 installed processing line projects worldwide

 

Equipment suitable for processing 30+ fruit and vegetable varieties 

 

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FAQ

 

Q: Is this production line suitable for different citrus varieties?

A: Yes. The grading system can be configured for different fruit size ranges and processing requirements.

Q: Can the production line be integrated with existing equipment?

A: The modular design allows additional processing modules and grading sections to be incorporated when production capacity requirements increase.

Q: Can the processing capacity be customized?

A: Yes. Different production capacities can be configured according to project requirements and factory layout.

Q: What factors influence drying performance?

A: Drying performance depends on product condition, airflow configuration, conveyor speed, and production capacity.

Q: What maintenance is required?

A: Routine maintenance typically includes inspection of conveyors, bearings, motors, and the control system, together with regular cleaning according to operating conditions.

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