About second-hand Aweta machines

Duijndam Machines offers a wide range of reliable second-hand sorting machines and packaging systems from Aweta, a leading Dutch manufacturer in the field of sorting and packaging vegetables and fruit. Aweta is renowned worldwide for its innovative and sustainable solutions and has over 55 years of experience in developing sorting machines for products such as cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and roses.

Quality and Innovation

Aweta developed its first sorting machines for greenhouse vegetables in the 1970s and has since become a household name in the agricultural sector. The company produces advanced sorting and packaging machines that can sort by size, weight, color, and even the internal and external quality of the product. Most of the machines are designed at Aweta’s headquarters in Nootdorp, the Netherlands, which contributes to their high quality standards.

What Do Aweta Machines Do?

Aweta machines are designed to ensure an efficient and gentle handling process from input to packaging. Depending on the type of product – such as apples, bell peppers, tomatoes, pears, or roses – different modules and technologies are available.

The main components of an Aweta line include:

• Input Ensures a gentle transfer of products from bins, storage, or boxes to the sorting machine. Optional features include bin dumpers, washing units, and drying modules.
• Sorting Products are sorted by external quality (such as color, shape, and size) and internal quality (such as internal damage or ripeness), depending on the crop. Features award-winning sorting technologies such as Rollerstar and Midstar.
• Packaging Efficient and versatile solutions for packaging products and filling boxes or crates. Advanced palletizing systems, including the Accuveyor for buffer management. Logistics systems for the supply and removal of empty and filled crates and boxes. Automatic box fillers for fast and neat packaging.
• Software User-friendly software with high-tech measuring capabilities. Clear interface for product settings, sorting data, and tracking.

Popular Aweta Models and Applications

At Duijndam Machines, we regularly have a wide range of second-hand Aweta machines in stock. These systems are suitable for various applications in vegetable, fruit, and flower cultivation:

• Aweta G2-8 This machine is suitable for sorting bell peppers and other vegetables by weight and size. With a capacity of approximately 3,000 kg per hour, it is a robust choice for medium-sized businesses.
• Aweta G3-8 Ideal for sorting bell peppers and other vegetables at higher capacities. This machine offers advanced sorting options and is suitable for larger product volumes.
• Aweta G2-AV-8-36-1 An advanced sorting line for apples and pears, with a capacity of around 10,000 kg per hour. This line includes portal dumpers, weighing scales, and crate fillers, making it suitable for both large and small businesses.
• Aweta TRS 9-9 Specially designed for sorting and packaging roses. This machine sorts roses by length and diameter and can be equipped with a ripeness camera for added precision.

These second-hand machines offer excellent value for money and are ideally suited for growers and packaging companies looking to invest in reliable technology without the costs of a new installation.