Efficient Peel and Pulp Separation Solution for Citrus Juice Processing Production Lines

In the current citrus juice processing industry, the separation of peel and pulp, although a basic process, profoundly affects the operating efficiency, product quality, and overall cost of the entire production line. In practice, many companies face the following typical problems:

1. Incomplete peel and pulp separation leads to low juice yield;
2. Reliance on manual intervention in the separation process increases operating costs;
3. Extensive processing easily damages pulp cells, causing flavor and nutrient loss.

These problems not only restrict production capacity but also potentially impact the market competitiveness of end products. Achieving efficient peel and pulp separation has become a key technological path to improve the overall efficiency of citrus juice processing.

Separation Precision Determines Processing Limits: An In-Depth Analysis of Industry Pain Points

Citrus fruits are diverse, with significant differences in their physicochemical properties, posing challenges to standardized separation processes:

• Oranges have thick peels and plump flesh, while lemons have thin peels but abundant oil cells, making it difficult for traditional equipment to accommodate both;
• Using uniform parameters to process different raw materials can easily lead to insufficient separation or excessive compression of some materials;
• If the separation process is not well integrated with subsequent pressing, clarification, and conveying processes, it will cause process interruptions or efficiency losses.

Therefore, enterprises' demands for separation processes have shifted from "completing separation" to "high efficiency, precision, low loss, and high compatibility," which places systematic technical requirements on equipment manufacturers.

Technical Approach: Simplifying Processes to Support Efficient Separation

Addressing the common challenges mentioned above, Shanghai Gofun Machinery Co., Ltd. has developed a solution for efficient separation of fruit peel and pulp that balances process simplicity and technical reliability. This is specifically reflected in the following aspects:

• Simplified Pre-processing: Citrus fruits can directly enter the separation process without grading, reducing pre-processing steps and lowering labor and time costs;
• Optimized Separation Mechanism: A synergistic structure of two pairs of chamfered rollers and a cutter is used. The fruit is smoothly fed into the cutting area for halving, with the peel and pulp entering the pressing channel separately. Gradual compression achieves gentle and efficient juice extraction, improving separation purity and the juice yield of the citrus juice processing line;
• Synergistic Supporting Systems: An integrated enzymatic clarification separation module stabilizes the juice components after separation, inhibiting oxidation and precipitation, effectively preserving the original flavor and nutrients, and providing process assurance for high-quality products.

Flexible Architecture: Meeting Diverse Production Needs

A truly practical technical solution must be adaptable to the actual working conditions of enterprises of different sizes. GoFun Machinery has implemented a systematic design for its citrus juice processing production line, focusing on raw material compatibility:

• Strong Raw Material Adaptability: It can process various citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and tangerines, eliminating the need for frequent parts replacements.
• Wide Capacity Coverage: Processing capacity ranges from 20 tons/day to 1500 tons/day, suitable for flexible production in small and medium-sized enterprises as well as continuous high-load operation in large factories.
• Flexible Configuration: Three models of juicing main units are available, allowing users to configure an essential oil separation system according to their needs.
• Intelligent Operation: Utilizing a human-machine interface control system with internationally renowned electronic control components, it enables visualized operation status and convenient parameter adjustments, reducing reliance on operational experience.
• Smooth Process Integration: The separated pulp and juice are discharged and collected through channels, seamlessly connecting with subsequent pressing, conveying, and sterilization processes, avoiding intermediate efficiency losses and further enhancing the overall line's collaborative efficiency.

High-efficiency separation is the intersection of quality and efficiency.

In the fruit and vegetable processing field, the value of technological progress lies in its ability to solve practical production problems. The efficient separation of fruit peel and pulp has become a focus of industry attention precisely because it directly relates to the stability of product quality and the controllability of production costs. When the separation process is precise, low-loss, efficient, and compatible with diverse raw materials, the juice yield of citrus juice processing lines is increased, raw material utilization is optimized, labor costs are reduced, and product flavor and nutrition are better preserved.

Shanghai Gofun Machinery Co., Ltd., relying on over twenty years of experience in complete fruit and vegetable processing line engineering, has developed efficient fruit peel and pulp separation from a single technical node into a complete solution encompassing process design, equipment integration, and system synergy. For companies committed to improving the level of citrus juice processing, this solution provides a practical and forward-looking technological path.