Industrial potato peeler
An Industrial Potato Peeler is an essential piece of equipment for any potato processing line. Before potatoes are cut into a certain shape (sticks, slices for example), they first have to be thoroughly scraped, washed and cleaned. There are several ways to peeling potatoes, each variation varying slightly from one another. Marcelissen offers several commercial potato peelers that are ideal for peeling potatoes at high speed and with great precision. Our machines are perfect for businesses in the food processing industry. If you are currently looking for a professional potato peeler, then look no further!
Drum knife peeler – SMT (commercial potato peeler)
The Drum Knife Peeler – SMT is an potato peeler consisting of three main components, namely a frame with a stable knife drum and auger. The potatoes are peeled by the knifes while being transported by the auger.
Figure 1: Drum Knife Peeler – SMT
The knives are being held firm into place by AISI 304 stainless steel beams. This way, the knives are being prevented from breaking. Additionally, the beams can easily be removed or replaced. The knives are placed in such a way, that the efficiency and capacity are increased considerably. They can also be replaced quite easily, which leads to a much lower downtime. Normally, downtime takes more than a day, because every knife bar has to be taken out separately, whereas the downtime of the Knife Peeler of Marcelissen downtime is minimized. The life-time of this mechanical potato peeler has also increased by using stainless steel for the bearings and bearing houses.
Other advantages include:
- Suitable for repeeling steam peeled potatoes.
- During the peeling process, it is not necessary to use water.
- A special construction ensures 100% peeling, because the potatoes will be optimally rotated.
| Type | SMT 800/1000 | SMT 800/2000 | SMT 800/3000 | SMT 1000/3000 |
| Capacity | Up to 1000 kg/hr* | Up to 2000 kg/hr* | Up to 3500kg/hr* | Up to 6000kg/hr* |
| Product infeed | Continously | Continously | Continously | Continously |
| Dimensions | 2400 x 1200 x 2100 mm | 4300 x 1200 x 2100 mm | 4400 x 1200 x 2100 mm | 4600 x 1200 x 2100 mm |
| Drum length | 1000 mm | 2000 mm | 3000 mm | 3000 mm |
| Drum diameter | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 1000 mm |
| Number of bars & knives | 24 bars / 192 knives | 24 bars / 384 knives | 24 bars / 576 knives | 24 bars / 768 knives |
| Power consumption | 2,75 kW, 230/400V, 50/60 Hz | 3,75 kW, 230/400V, 50/60 Hz | 4,75 kW, 230/400V, 50/60 Hz | 4,75 kW, 230/400V, 50/60 Hz |
| Water consuption | 0 – 2,5 m/hr | 0 – 2,5 m/hr | 0 – 2,5 m/hr | 0 – 2,5 m/hr |
| Materials | AISI 304 Stainless Steel, glass blasted, Drive components, rolls and other parts are made of normal material. | AISI 304 Stainless Steel, glass blasted, Drive components, rolls and other parts are made of normal material. | AISI 304 Stainless Steel, glass blasted, Drive components, rolls and other parts are made of normal material. | AISI 304 Stainless Steel, glass blasted, Drive components, rolls and other parts are made of normal material. |
*Depending on the type of product, specifications and infeed.
Drum Roller Peeler – SKR (industrial potato peeler)
Figure 2: Drum Roller Peeler – SKR
Unlike the SMT (which uses knives), the SKR is a drum roller peeler that uses abrasive (carborundum) rollers constructed in a drum to remove the skin from potatoes. The potatoes are being peeled carefully but thorough, since this industrial potato peeler machine moves at a low speed.
In order to obtain the best peeling result, a constant supply of potatoes and a proper dosing is needed. An auger transports the product to the discharge. When needed, the speed of the dives, rollers and auger can be changed by using frequency converters. Waste is discharged underneath the machine, together with the used water. However, peeling can also be done without the use of water. For a demonstration of this, please see the video below:
Throughout the years we have found ways to improve the SKR. There have been made some important changes to the construction of this automatic potato peeler.
- Changing the rollers can be done within a few minutes.
- Increase of product capacity (up to 7.000Kg/hr).
- Considerable noise reduction.
| Type | SKR 25/2500 (Peeler Baby carrot) | SKR 25/2500 (Polisher Baby carrot) | SKR 28/2500 | SKR 28/3000 |
| Capacity | Up to 3000 kg/hr* | Up to 3000 kg/hr* | Up to 6000kg/hr* | Up to 7000kg/hr* |
| Product infeed | Continously | Continously | Continously | Continously |
| Dimensions | 4300 x 1500 x 2100 mm | 4300 x 1500 x 2100 mm | 4000 x 1500 x 2100 mm | 4800 x 1500 x 2100 mm |
| Number of rollers | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 |
| Length of rollers | 2500 MM 85 mm | 2500 MM 85 mm | 2500 MM 106 mm | 3000 MM 106 mm |
| Power consumption | 6,75 kW, 230/400V, 50/60 Hz | 6,75 kW, 230/400V, 50/60 Hz | 6,75 kW, 230/400V, 50/60 Hz | 6,75 kW, 230/400V, 50/60 Hz |
| Water consuption | 0 – 2,5 m/hr | 0 – 2,5 m/hr | 0 – 2,5 m/hr | 0 – 2,5 m/hr |
| Materials | AISI 304 Stainless Steel, glass blasted, Drive components, rolls and other parts are made of normal material. | AISI 304 Stainless Steel, glass blasted, Drive components, rolls and other parts are made of normal material. | AISI 304 Stainless Steel, glass blasted, Drive components, rolls and other parts are made of normal material. | AISI 304 Stainless Steel, glass blasted, Drive components, rolls and other parts are made of normal material. |
*Depending on the type and quality of product, specifications and infeed.
U-bed Roller Peeler – SKRT
Figure 3: U-bed Roller Peeler – SKRT
This professional potato peeler uses several carborundum rollers that together form a u-bed, to lightly remove the skin from the potato. One half of the rollers rotate counterclockwise and the other half rotate clockwise. A constant supply of products is very important for the scraping quality. A transport screw is mounted in the drum with which the dwell time can be determined. By means of a frequency controller, the speed of both the rollers and the screw can be determined.
The waste is discharged under the machine together with the supplied water. Capacity: up to 7.000 Kg/Hr. For a demonstration please watch the video below:
Batch Peeler – SKB
Figure 4: Batch Peeler – SKB
The Batch Peeler – SKB is a compact industrial potato peeling machine made for smaller capacities which peels potatoes by means of an abrasive (carborundum) disc. Potatoes are supplied from the top after which they end up in a round (centrifuge) drum with a carborundum interior. The abrasive bottom disc is covered with carborundum, the interior walls can also be covered with carborundum (optionally). The potatoes rotate evenly over the coarse structure of the carborundum, resulting in an optimal peeling result.
It’s important that the machine receives a constant supply of potatoes in order to obtain a high quality of peeled products. By using timers, the filling-, peeling- and discharge time can be adjusted whenever needed. Waste is removed underneath the machine. This can be done with or without water. See the video below for a demonstration of this machine:
Different models
The size of the scraper disk is available in different sizes ranging between 500 and 900 mm (SKB 500 – SKB 900). The SKB 500 and SKB 600 Batch Peelers are best used for smaller capacities of potatoes (or beets/baby carrots) which will undergo further processing. The SKB 800 and SKB 900 are specially designed for the manufacturers of potato crisps. The larger diameter (800-900 mm) is suited for quickly peeling larger quantities of potatoes before slicing them into crisps. The technical details of the potato peeling machines are stated below:
| Type | SKB 500 | SKB 600 | SKB 800 | SKB 900 |
| Capacity | Up to 500 kg/hr* | Up to 750 kg/hr* | Up to 1000kg/hr* | Up to 2000kg/hr* |
| Product infeed | 15 kg/per batch | 25 kg/per batch | 40 kg/per batch | 50 kg/per batch |
| Dimensions | 800 x 600 x 1150 mm | 1200 x 750 x 1150 mm | 1400 x 950 x 1250 mm | 1500 x 1050 x 1250 mm |
| Drum diameter | 500 mm | 600 mm | 800 mm | 900 mm |
| Disc diameter | 490 mm | 590 mm | 785 mm | 885 mm |
| Power consumption | 1,5 kW, 230/400V, 50/60 Hz | 2,2 kW, 230/400V, 50/60 Hz | 3 kW, 230/400V, 50/60 Hz | 4 kW, 230/400V, 50/60 Hz |
| Water consuption | 0 – 1 m/hr | 0 – 1 m/hr | 0 – 1 m/hr | 0 – 1 m/hr |
| Materials | AISI 304 Stainless Steel, glass blasted, Drive components, rolls and other parts are made of normal material. | AISI 304 Stainless Steel, glass blasted, Drive components, rolls and other parts are made of normal material. | AISI 304 Stainless Steel, glass blasted, Drive components, rolls and other parts are made of normal material. | AISI 304 Stainless Steel, glass blasted, Drive components, rolls and other parts are made of normal material. |
*Depending on the type and quality of product, specifications and infeed.
Potato processing line
Next to stand-alone potato peeler machines, Marcelissen also has the know-how and capacity to develop a complete potato processing line. All processing steps like washing, sorting, peeling and cutting can be taken care of. We offer:
- A tailor made solution, based on your demands.
- A partner that understands your wishes based on years of experience.
- A well structured, fixed approach when identifying your requirements.
- Potato lines for both small and large food processing projects.
Contact us for more details on our processing lines.
Our clients
At Marcelissen, we have installed a great number of machines and production lines for several clients, and we are proud of it. Think of renowned companies like ‘Farm Frites’, ‘Celavita’, ‘Aviko’ en ‘McCain’. We were able to meet their specific needs.
Service
Since our industrial potato peelers play such an important role within your company’s food processing line, you can expect excellent service from Marcelissen:
- We respond instantaneous and resolve inconveniences and malfunctions.
- With local agents, we make sure there is always someone close to help you.
- Prevent expensive downtime and costly emergency maintenance.
Any sort of shortfall or downtime can be avoided by taking precautionary measurements. We offer custom-made service deals to help you when needed.
Carborundum services
We offer our customers carborundum services. The carborundum on your scraping and polishing rollers will show signs of wear over time. This affects the scraping quality and capacity of your equipment. It is therefore important to replace the carborundum regularly. By maintaining your potato peeling equipment we guarantee the best scraping quality for your products. Advantages of our service:
- Have your scraping and polishing rollers replaced with any desired grain size or abrasive belt.
- Maintain and guarantee the desired scraping quality of your product.
- Avoid high costs for emergency maintenance and minimize costly downtime.
Interested in one of our industrial potato peelers?
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Are you also looking for solutions to cut potatoes? We also have industrial potato cutters for both catering and food processing purposes.
Marcelissen has years of experience in producing machines for food processing companies and offers its customers excellent service. At Marcelissen, we specialise in providing high-end machines for the food processing industry. Therefore, we have other machines for the B2B market that might be interesting for you. We also have some interesting occasions if you are looking for high quality food processing machines for a lower price. We might have a commercial potato peeler machine for a reduced price.
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