Bell pepper coring and cutting system

Streamline your pepper processing with a system that cores, cuts, and segments bell peppers rapidly and efficiently, reducing labor and improving uniformity in preparation for diverse culinary applications.

The PepperCorer PC-55 from Sormac is designed to streamline and enhance the processing of bell peppers in food processing and agricultural sectors. This machine leverages pneumatic clamping and precise vacuuming to core and de-seed bell peppers efficiently. It features a rotating table that allows bell peppers to pass through up to four processing stations, ensuring thorough coring, optional capping, cutting, and segmenting. Capable of processing up to 55 peppers per minute, the PC-55 handles products ranging from 70 to 150 mm in length and 60 to 115 mm in diameter, making it ideal for various classes of bell peppers. The machine is suitable for producing a range of end-products such as stuffed bell peppers, diced pieces, and pepper rings. With durable construction and an easy-to-clean design, the PepperCorer PC-55 integrates seamlessly into high-speed production lines, enhancing both efficiency and product quality. Options like various knife configurations enable customization for different processing needs.

Benefits

  • Maximizes productivity with a throughput of up to 55 peppers per minute.
  • Ensures consistently high-quality output with precise coring and vacuuming.
  • Saves labor costs through easy operation by a single operator.
  • Adapts to various product sizes and cuts, providing versatile end-product options.
  • Simplifies sanitation with a hygienic design that is easy to clean.
Applications
Food processing,Fresh produce processing,Vegetables,Bell peppers
End products
Diced bell peppers,Vacuum-packed pepper portions,Pepper rings,Fresh pepper salads,Bagged fresh pepper segments,Pepper strips,Canned bell pepper slices,Stuffed bell peppers
Steps before
Sorting,Washing,Inspection
Steps after
Packaging,Quality control,Distribution
Input ingredients
bell peppers,capsicum,peppers with stalks,peppers with seeds,whole peppers
Output ingredients
cored bell peppers,seedless peppers,pepper segments,peppers halved,capped peppers,pepper blocks
Speed
55 pieces per minute
Capacity
55 pieces per minute
Size (Length Capacity)
70–150 mm
Size (Diameter Capacity)
60–115 mm
Automation
Pneumatically controlled
De-coring Accuracy
Seedless de-coring
Knife Longevity
Long shelf life of the knives
Hygienic Design
Easy to clean and disinfect
Working mechanism
Pneumatic control with stock table rotation
Integrated steps
Stalk removal,decoring,optional capping and cutting,segmenting
Automation level
Manual positioning with pneumatic control
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
Hygienic design for easy cleaning
Hygienic design (for easy cleaning and disinfecting)
Yes
Product Type
Bell peppers
Diameter range
60–115 mm
Length range
70–150 mm
Cutting options
Horizontal/Vertical/Segmenting
Decoring drill diameters
30,40,45,50,55 mm
Knife options
2,4,6,8,12,16,20,24 pieces
Conveyor Belt Integration
Optional
Decoring Drill Size
30,40,45,50,55 mm
Knife Cutting Configuration
2,4,6,8,12,16,20,24 Vertical Segments
Knife Cutting Configuration
2 or 3 Horizontal Blocks
Market info
Sormac is known for its expertise in manufacturing high-quality vegetable processing equipment, particularly peeling, washing, and slicing machines, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer-focused solutions in the food processing industry.