The chain-type pneumatic onion peeler is a more efficient and automated design among pneumatic onion peelers. Its chain drive system enables continuous assembly line operation, making it ideal for large-scale industrial production.
The following is a detailed introduction to the chain-type pneumatic onion peeler:
I. Core Concept and Working Principle
Unlike traditional drum-type peelers, the core feature of the chain-type pneumatic onion peeler is its use of a chain drive system to load and transport onions, sequentially passing through one or more enclosed peeling stations.
The operating principle can be broken down into the following steps:
Loading and Fixing:
Onions are uniformly fed into the machine via an elevator or conveyor belt.
Each onion or group of onions is placed in a dedicated carrier or "hopper," which is attached to a revolving chain.
Chain Conveyor:
A chain driven by a pneumatic motor (or electric motor) acts like a tank track, carrying the carrier and onions smoothly through an enclosed tunnel or a series of workstations.
Peeling Process:
When the onion carrier enters the peeling chamber, an action is triggered (such as the carrier itself starting to rotate at high speed or being "scuffed" by a fixed friction surface).
Simultaneously, high-pressure air nozzles installed at multiple angles inside the peeling chamber release powerful airflow.
A combined friction and purging process: The onions rotate rapidly within the onion carrier, rubbing against the carrier's inner walls, other onions, or the fixed friction lining, loosening the skin. Simultaneously, the high-pressure airflow instantly blows away the loosened skin and discharges it through a screen or vacuum system below.
Discharging:
The peeled onions follow the chain to the end, where they are automatically unloaded from the carrier and land on a conveyor belt for the next process (such as washing, trimming, or slicing).
| Model |
BFIB-100B |
BFIB-200 |
| Voltage |
220V-50HZ |
220V-50HZ |
| Output |
100-300Kg/h |
400-1000Kg/h |
| Power |
500W |
500W |
| Air Compressor |
7.5KW |
15KW |
| Dimension(cm) |
60*60*125 |
65*95*175 |
| Air flow |
2m³/min |
2m³/min |
| Air pressure |
8kg/cm2 |
8kg/cm2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What's Service commitment?
A: 1.Provide clients one-year warranty to make sure the machine works well;
2.We always keep certain inventory level of spare parts, which means the replacements can be sent to you timely;
3.Send every client a preferential quotation.
Q: What to do if the machine has a problem?
A: 24 hours timely response of mail and phone calls. If the parts broken belong to non-artificial factors within 12 months, we offer free replacement. If beyond 12 months, customers should bear the freight back and forth and accessories cost.
Q: How long is the warranty of your equipment?
A: Our warranty period is one year generally.
Q: What is your payment term?
A: Our usual payment term is: 30% TT in advance, 70% TT before shipment. Other ways can also be received after we both sides discussion and agreement.
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