Used Cherry sorting machines

About second-hand Cherry sorting machines

After harvesting cherries, it is important that they are sorted correctly. The use of machines has significantly reduced the labor-intensive sorting process compared to traditional methods. Following harvesting, cherries can now be easily fed into the sorting machine, which then sorts the cherries according to preferences.

There are roughly two methods for sorting cherries: mechanical or optical. Optical sorting machines are often more modern and sort cherries based on size, color, or sometimes even quality. Mechanical sorting machines only sort cherries based on size. The choice between the two depends on factors such as budget, the quantity of cherries to be sorted, and the end customer.

On this page, you will find all the used cherry sorting machines that we currently have in stock. Opting for used cherry sorting machines instead of new ones significantly reduces the initial purchase costs, thus drastically shortening the payback period. This is particularly crucial for smaller businesses that do not cultivate cherries on such a large scale, making the excessive price of new cherry sorting machines difficult to recover within a reasonable timeframe.

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Mechanical Cherry Sorting Machines

Mechanical cherry sorting machines have been on the market for a long time and are often the most commonly used type. They sort cherries solely based on size. If you are looking for a machine that sorts cherries based on other visual characteristics, such as color, then opting for an optical cherry sorting machine is advisable.

The operation of mechanical cherry sorting machines is fundamentally simple: cherries are transported via a conveyor belt to the diverging strings or belts of the sorting machine. These strings or belts progressively move apart, causing the cherries to fall down into different outlets based on size.

Keep in mind that the sizes mechanical cherry sorting machines can handle vary per machine, often sorting cherries between 15 mm and 65 mm. Besides cherries, mechanical cherry sorting machines can also sort other products with similar shapes, such as plums, other berries, or cherry tomatoes.

Optical Cherry Sorting Machines

Optical cherry sorting machines operate using cameras, providing precise size sorting. The maximum capacity (kg/h) of optical sorting machines is often higher than their mechanical counterparts. This machine is especially beneficial for growers who need to sort large quantities of cherries in a short time.

In addition to sorting by size, some optical cherry sorting machines offer the ability to sort cherries by quality. This allows you to sell the best cherries at the highest price.

Similar to mechanical sorting machines, optical sorting machines for cherries can often also sort other products, such as dates, olives, or other small-sized fruits.

Reliable Brands of Cherry Sorting Machines

There are numerous brands on the market that supply cherry sorting machines. When opting for a used cherry sorting machine, ensuring that you choose a quality brand is essential to limit the chance of potential issues in the future.

At Duijndam Machines, we adhere to a strict purchasing policy, only acquiring the best-used machines to guarantee the quality of our cherry sorting machine offerings. With our extensive experience in the market, we have identified reliable brands for cherry sorting machines, such as Siegwald and Knapen for mechanical sorters, and Stas and Unitec for optical cherry sorting machines.