RAYNBOW optical sorting machine for unwashed potatoes: Felbermaier’s case
Johann Felbermaier GBR, a family-owned agricultural business run by Hans Felbermaier, has been a trusted name in Germany’s potato industry. Producing high-quality potatoes for potatoes local processors, the farm consistently strives to meet the growing demands for superior quality and precision.
Recently, Johann Felbermaier GBR faced challenges typical in today’s agricultural industry. As quality requirements by potatoes processors continue to rise, manual sorting became insufficient to deliver the standards expected. The need for an advanced, efficient solution was clear.
“Replacing manual sorting was essential for us,” Hans Felbermaier explained. “We needed to meet higher quality standards while ensuring our operations remained efficient and reliable.”
After thorough research, Hans found the perfect solution in Raytec’s RAYNBOW optical sorter.
The installation of the RAYNBOW machine was seamless, completed in just two days with the support of a Raytec technician. Once operational, the team customized various recipes for the sorter, ensuring optimal performance for each potato variety.
“The ability to save different recipes has been a real game-changer,” Hans noted. “With three different soil types on our farm, this feature allows us to adapt to our unique conditions and maximize efficiency.”
Since its implementation, the RAYNBOW optical sorter has delivered outstanding results. Processing an infeed of 25 tons per hour without any issues, the machine effectively discards up to 15% of soil clods and 18% of green potatoes.
“The machine performs exactly as promised,” Hans shared. “It not only separates soil clods and green potatoes efficiently but also allows us to reuse second-quality potatoes thanks to its three-way sorting capability.”
By adopting the RAYNBOW sorter, Johann Felbermaier GBR has significantly enhanced its operations, ensuring a cleaner, more consistent product for potato processors. The farm has also benefited from reduced waste and increased productivity, reaffirming its commitment to quality and innovation.
“This machine has truly met our expectations,” Hans concluded. “It’s a reliable solution that has improved our operations and helped us stay ahead in the market.”
Johann Felbermaier GBR’s experience with the RAYNBOW optical sorter is a testament to the power of advanced technology in modern agriculture. For farms facing similar challenges, their story showcases how the right tools can drive success and efficiency.
