Work the fruit inside an accessible crushing chamber
Fruit enters the upper hopper and meets the driven rotor. The open construction view shows serrated elements on a horizontal shaft and a curved perforated section beneath them. The prepared material leaves for transfer to pressing or another selected extraction operation.
Feed size and the material remaining after preparation affect how the crusher loads. Match the hopper and working arrangement to those conditions rather than selecting it from incoming whole-fruit tonnage alone.
PS series model references
These catalogue ratings describe a general fruit-crusher family. Confirm the selected model and prepared pineapple duty together with the required outlet condition. A model reference does not specify the juice recovery, the final juice flow or one universal mash particle size.
| Model | General fruit capacity | Listed drive power | Listed speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS-1 | 1 t/h | 2.2 kW | 1470 r/min |
| PS-5 | 5 t/h | 5.5 kW | 1470 r/min |
| PS-10 | 10 t/h | 11 kW | 1470 r/min |
| PS-15 | 15 t/h | 15 kW | 1470 r/min |
| PS-25 | 25 t/h | 22 kW | 1470 r/min |
Set the crusher and press around the same material
The press needs an evenly supplied material that can release liquid while forming a manageable solids layer. Check crusher discharge consistency and the way the mash reaches the belt across the intended operating range.
Excessive accumulation between the machines adds handling and waiting time; an interrupted or uneven feed can leave the pressing section underloaded or locally overloaded. Coordinate the transfer arrangement and downstream-ready signals with both machines.
Retain access for rotor and screen inspection
The chamber cover creates a service opening for retained fibre and working-part inspection. Allow enough room to remove the cover and the specified internal components after the drive has been safely isolated.
Inspect the rotor elements, perforated section, sealing surfaces and discharge area using the supplied maintenance procedure. Rinsing the hopper is not a substitute for inspecting surfaces concealed inside the chamber.
At this stage
Practical questions
Does the crusher replace a juice press?
The crusher prepares material by size reduction. The belt press then separates a juice stream from retained pomace. Their capacities and material interfaces should be selected together, while their product duties remain distinct.