AU: Cherry defect grader AirJet launched

GP Graders announce the release of their new AirJet cherry defect grader. The company is able to detect the full scope of internal and external defects on fresh cherries. "This comes on top of our existing ability to achieve colour separation, 97% sizing accuracy and shape determination to separate “doubles”, “spurs” and stemless cherries", says Stuart Payne, Director of GP Graders.

Detection and removal of internal defects include softness, bruising, cell breakdown, shrivelling and compression damage. Detection and removal of external defects include pitting, cracking (side and base), cuts, open wounds, mangled, skin peel, under and over mature.

The release of this technology will enable massive reduction of sorting staff and elimination of pre-sorting. "We made the grader that it has high volume throughput regardless of batch quality."

All existing GP Graders AirJet graders are able to be upgraded to a defect system and all GP Graders mechanical cherry lines are able to have an AirJet defect grader installed.

For a video of AirJet cherry defect grader in operation see:

For more information:
Stuart Payne
GP Graders
sp@gpgraders.com
www.gpgraders.com