Hof Trumann Installs Automated Solution For The Sorting Of Unwashed Brushed Potatoes

“Before the installation of the machine, our potatoes were sorted manually” says Mister Bernd Trumann, general manager of Hof Trumann. “Contrary to manual labour, a machine guar­antees a consistent performance throughout the day. Therefore I was looking for a sorting solution to ensure a consistent product quality and to provide an answer to strict quality requirements set by the packers. After a short trial period in which a testing machine was installed at our premises, it became clear to me that the Halo was the right solution for us.”

The harvested potatoes are put in boxes and stored in a cool storage room. The air circulation system which is present in this storage room, ensures that the potatoes are being dried within a few days so that they are ready for further processing. “At the beginning of our processing line, we have installed a brush system” explains Mister Trumann. “These brushes reduce the amount of soil clinging to the potatoes thus making them brighter. This enhances to accuracy of the inspection performed by the Halo which can easily remove green, small, halves and misshapen potatoes at a capacity of 15 tons per hour.”