The demand of farmers and potato producers is increasing for more and more user-friendly washing and handling equipment. They expect from their machines increased energy efficiency incorporated with gentle handling of product that can ensure higher yield. Low maintenance cost and flexibility are also what is expected from modern equipment for washing and handling purpose. 

UK manufacturer Tong Peal Engineering has invested in enhancing its range of grading machinery by incorporating state-of-the-art technology. The introduction of Auto-Touch HMI controls and Blue Inverter technology to Tong Peals market leading Easy-Clean separator within the Caretaker mobile grader range proved to be invaluable in fine-tuning control and performance. The blue Inverter technology integrates inverter direct driven motors to increase energy efficiency. The inverter variable speed drives enable ultimate control of the speed and throughput of the Caretaker, with power on demand resulting in reduced energy consumption of over 50 per cent when compared to mechanically driven machines.

Read more on adjusting grade settings, huge savings, innovations or space savers on our last issue of Potato Processing International.