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Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Fruit & Vegetable Processing

Kreuzmayr Destoner

November 2, 2023 by neonmoth

For de-stoning of cherries, plums, sour cherries, apricots, peaches, mangoes,… A sieve with Ø 5mm perforation is built into the machine as standard. There are optionally exchange sieves with different-sized perforations from Ø 0.5mm to Ø 10mm. Depending on fruits and ripeness, the output is up to 650 kg. per hour.

Urschel Comitrol

November 1, 2023 by neonmoth

The Urschel Comitrol Processor Model 1700 is a milling machine that produces slices, flakes, shreds, viscous slurries, and purees from various fruit and vegetable products. It can accommodate all three types of reduction heads, which enables a broad spectrum of product processing.

Pulper – Finisher

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

Langsenkamp Laboratory Model 150 has an approximate capacity of 1 to 2.5 tons per hour and can handle products down to 500 microns for juice extraction. The Model 17 stage ll separator is used mainly to separate solids from liquids, seeds from pulp, or to refine slurries. The Model 18 stage l separator consists of […]

Hot Break Tank

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

Hot Break System generates a thermal treatment that completely inactivates pectin enzyme activity, resulting in a higher viscosity end-product.

Urschel Dicer

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The Urschel Model G Dicer is a three-dimensional continuous cutting machine that can produce slices, strip cuts, or dice. It’s equipped with stainless steel product contact parts and can operate continuously. The Model G-A Dicer is set up for 1/2″ x 3/4”.

Hobart Micro-Cut

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The Hallde RG-1 is a high-speed, high-volume food cutter, chopper, dicer, grater, processor, shredder, and slicer. It can slice, dice, shred, grate, and cut julienne potato chips. It can cut up to 5 kg per minute.

Small Steam Kettles

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The TDC/3 is a tilting, table-top kettle with a direct steam-heated jacket. The one-piece stainless steel body includes a butterfly-shaped pouring lip. The TDC/3 kettle has a jacket rated for working pressures up to 55 PSI.

Apple Peeler, Corer, Slicer

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

Wash Conveyor

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

Process Tanks

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

100 Gallon Kettle Process Tank

200 Gallon Steam Kettle

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

200 Gallon Vacuum Steam Kettle with control panel.

Vacuum Condenser

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

Horizontal pitched straight tube exchanger for condensing vapors on the tube side by cooling with 55F water on the shell side Vapor side finish is food grade 32Ra with EPDM O-ring

Groen 30 Gallon Kettle

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

Groen 30 Gallon Steam Kettle with SPEED-TROL mechanical variable speed drives.

Garlic Peeler

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

Omcan PE-BR-0004 Garlic Peeler with 8 lbs. capacity. The peeling cycle is capable of high speeds with minimal product waste. The output is 66 lbs/hr.

Good Nature X-6 Juice Press

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

X-6 Six-Layer Press.Epoxy coated hydraulic unit with SS juice pan and food-grade poly press racks. Grinder mounts above stainless steel hopper. This hopper is positioned above the six-layer press assembly. Output of up to 30 – 60 gallons per hour, contingent on fruit.

Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory

1300 W Pennsylvania Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: 217-333-3570
Email: bconerty@illinois.edu

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IBRL is within the department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. The Food Science Pilot Plant is within the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition.

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