JBT C8A User Manual
Apple Preparation System
Mod. C8A
Typical Installation
Purpose
The JBT Automatic Apple Preparation System is designed to peel,
stem, core and slice apples in a high speed continuous operation.
Product Uses/Applications
This Apple Preparation System is capable of handling multiple sizes
and varieties of fruit simultaneously and at random.
Features/Benefits
System designed for maximum yield
• Caustic / steam peeling section removes only the skin of the fruit,
leaving the valuable flesh for processing
• 7/16" (11 mm) diameter coring tubes are standard, which minimize
coring loss
• Self-adjusting seed celling knives adapt to the size of the individual
apple thus minimizing product losses
• Razor-like slicing knives virtually eliminate slice breakage
• Stainless steel construction ensures a sanitary design with a mini-
mum of maintenance.
Labor costs are reduced to a minimum
• High mechanical reliability and automated features reduce the need
for constant maintenance supervision. Only two attendants per
machine for fruit alignment
• Efficient seed-celling through the use of self-adjusting knives, practically eliminates the need for seed-carpel inspection and trimming.
Operation
There are two basic sections to this apple preparation system, peeling and coring. The peeling section consists of a feed device, caustic
applicator, steam valve and peel remover/washer. The coring section
consists of a fruit aligner, corer-stemmer, seed celling and an optional
slicer.
Peeling
Apples are conveyed or flumed to the machine’s feed station where
they are shuffle-fed, eight across, and carried into a caustic applicator.
The fruit remains in the caustic solution for a pre determined time which
is variable. The holding period, density, and temperature of the solution
are set according to required peeling conditions. Emerging from the
solution, the fruit is then transferred to an elevator on which it is carried
into the high pressure steam valve. This activates the caustic solution
on the surface of the apple, thus loosening the peel. The holding period
and steam pressure in the valve are variable, depending upon the
condition of the fruit.
Upon completion of this steam exposure cycle, the fruit is discharged to
a Rotary Rubber Cord Washer that removes the loosened skins from the
fruit. The washer employs an internal spiral which moves the fruit gently
through the drum as it rotates. The walls of the drum are constructed of
molded rubber cords spaced at 1” (25.4 mm) centers.
Sequence of Coring an Seed Ceiling
Seed Celling
Unit
Upper
Aligning Rod
7/16" dia.
Coring
Tube
Apple
Core
Self Adjusting
Seed Celling
Knife
Slicing Knives in Operation
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