Foodline’s fruit sorting equipment is exported to destinations across the globe, and Chile is one of them. A fruit packaging company there was needed a better way to grade apples (sorting them by size). They discovered Foodline on the Alibaba. After a series of communications and negotiations, they ultimately purchased seven units of apple sorting machine from Foodline. Interested in their story, continue reading.
Mr. Rodriguez is the Purchasing Manager for a fruit packaging company in Chile. He found Foodline on Alibaba and proactively inquired about more details. Our product manager first gained a thorough understanding of his specific requirements. Mr. Rodriguez needed machines for apple sorting and processing.
Our Product Manager recommended our drum sorting machine to Mr. Rodriguez. This equipment is ideally suited for processing round produce, such as apples, oranges, citrus, and onions. Its operating principle is quite simple. Rollers lift and move fruit onto a drum. The drum has holes. Small apples fall first. Bigger apples fall later. Each size drops onto a different belt. The result is clean size grades.
Mr. Rodriguez had two questions about our apple sorting machine. Could we change the drum hole sizes? Could we change the number of grades? We said yes to both. Then he requested a total price quote for seven units. He also requested that the shipment be delivered to a designated port within Chile. We gave him a full quote. Mr. Rodriguez also asked for our company documents. We sent them, plus a video of the same apple grading machine running at another customer’s site.
His boss approved the purchase. His finance team paid through Alibaba.
apple sorting equipment with low power consumption
Customer Feedback
Mr. Rodriguez sent his feeling on WhatsApp after he used our apple grading equipment for one month.
“Wrong size rate dropped from 12% to under 3%. That is a 15% improvement.”
“Now we use two people per shift. One feeds fruit. One packs.”
“Labor cost went down. We now use far fewer people on the line. The belts carry graded apples to the next station. No extra hands needed for moving.”
Our product manager had a video call with Mr. Rodriguez. During the call, he talked about his experience with our apple size sorting machine in a more casual way.
“The fruit looks better. Our old machine caused bruises. This one is gentler. My buyers noticed. They asked what changed. That felt good.”
Mr. Rodriguez called Foodline once. Not a real problem. Just a question about sorting speed. We provided him with a solution very quickly.
“If I had to choose again, I would definitely purchase it again.” Mr. Rodriguez said.
Works for apples, tangerines, oranges, mangoes, onions, and other round produce
Simple roller lift and drum sizing system
Low maintenance. Few parts that break or wear out fast.
One operator can run the whole machine. Saves labor cost.
Works at a steady speed. No damage to fruits and vegetables.
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efficient grading of round fruits like apples
About Foodline
Foodline is a manufacturer dedicated to the R&D and production of fruit and vegetable grading equipment. Our product line includes drum sorter, roller sorter, and track sorter.
We answer questions fast, customize machines, and show real working videos. Therefore, clients place their trust in us and choose our solutions. Our products are currently exported to numerous regions across South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
If you are involved in the apple packaging business, you too can acquire this very same equipment. We invite you to contact Foodline.
