Washer | Industrial avocado processing plants | Material: Industry (Carbon Steel ▲0) → Base (Stainless Steel ▲1) → Advanced (316 Stainless ▲2) Power: 0.8kW (Industry) → 1.1kW (Base) → 1.5kW (Advanced) (IEC 60034) | Base: Durability (ASTM A240 corrosion resistance) ▲1 vs Industry Advanced: 1.5kW (▲2) boosts throughput by 40% | Advanced: Higher cost (▲$2k) for NSF-certified 316 stainless |
Grader | Sorting avocados by size/quality | Accuracy: ±5mm (Industry) → ±3mm (Base) → ±1mm (Advanced) (FDA compliance) Tech: Manual → Mechanical → Laser-based (ISO 5492) | Advanced: ±1mm precision (▲2) minimizes waste Base: ▲1 over manual labor | Advanced: Requires calibration training (▲1hr setup time) |
Dryer | Post-wash drying to prevent mold | Cycle Time: 2hr (Industry) → 45min (Base) → 30min (Advanced) (FDA antimicrobial) Tech: Hot air → Infrared → UV-C assisted (EN 13725) | Advanced: 30min cycle (▲2) cuts downtime by 50% Base: ▲1 over industry | UV-C system needs monthly maintenance (▲$150/year) |
Waxer | Applying protective wax | Coverage: Uneven (Industry) → 90% (Base) → 98% (Advanced) (ISO 2810) Tech: Manual → Spray → Rotary atomizer (ASTM D3359) | Advanced: 98% coverage (▲2) meets supermarket standards Base: ▲1 reduces spoilage by 30% | Advanced: Complex nozzles may clog (▲1% downtime risk) |
Conveyor | Transporting fruits between stations | Speed: 0.5m/s (Industry) → 1m/s (Base) → 1.5m/s (Advanced) (patented maglev) Design: Fixed → Modular → Magnetic levitation (CEN/TR 14192) | Advanced: 1.5m/s (▲2) doubles throughput Base: ▲1 improves flexibility | Advanced: Requires specialized technicians (▲$5k/year) |
Packaging Machine | Sealing avocados into boxes | Throughput: 50/hr (Industry) → 200/hr (Base) → 400/hr (Advanced) (TÜV certified) Tech: Manual → Semi-automatic → Robotic arm (ISO 9227) | Advanced: 400/hr (▲2) reduces labor by 80% Base: ▲1 cuts packaging time by 50% | Advanced: High initial cost (▲$15k) for robotic system |