D-Blade is an intelligent robotic cutting system developed by PIP Innovations for cutting and portioning potatoes, vegetables and fruit. Delta robots with patented multipurpose blades position every cut exactly where it is needed, using vision technology to identify size and position. With up to 4 cuts per second per robot, D-Blade combines high capacity with precise, clean and straight cuts.
The system is multifunctional: different applications run on one system, available with 2 robots or 6. The capacity of the system depends on the application but reaches 3 to 5 cuts per second per robot.
It handles produce of any size or shape, with few moving parts and an open, accessible design that keeps maintenance low. D-Blade is used worldwide across the potato, carrot and strawberry industries and the wider fruit and vegetable sector.
Applications
- Calyx removal, strawberries: recognises the calyx position by colour and shape and handles all varieties regardless of shape, colour, softness and quality, with cutting efficiency between 80 and 95 percent
- De-capping of hot peppers: using blades, D-Blade will remove the green stems from any kind of hot pepper.
- Halving or quartering: using a patented multi-purpose knife, we can either halve or quarter a potato depending on the size.
- Hasselback potatoes: pick up the potato and slide it across our hasselback cutting block to create this special potato product
- Dynamic portioning potatoes: cut once or twice depending on size
- Defect removal: remove defects from potato slices or fries
- Topping and tailing carrots: remove top and tail
- Static portioning carrots: topping and portioning with one stroke
- Dynamic portioning carrots: optimal part size per carrot
- Baby carrot production: perfectly sized baby carrots at high capacity
Custom made software for all your cutting needs
D-BLADE allocates the required cuts exactly where you need them to be by means of Vision technology. The full system is customized to meet the customer's specific requirements, for optimal performance and efficient processing. The machines are flexible and low maintenance, with the ability to make software adjustments.
Benefits
- High capacity: up to 5 cuts per second per robot
- High yield: only remove what you need to remove
- High accuracy: vision technology identifies size and position
- Improved product quality: precise position of the cut, clean and straight cuts
- Handle any size or shape: size or shape do not matter
- Multifunctional: all functionalities work on one system
- Low maintenance: few moving parts and open accessible design Minimise labour: automate manual processes
- Hygienic: minimum product contact, full stainless steel framework, IP69K robots
- Patented blades: designed and patented for use with the robotic cutting system
Advanced patented technology
We have designed and patented these knives specifically for use with our robotic cutting systems. These knives are engineered to provide precision and accuracy in every cut, making them the ideal choice for a wide variety of applications. Regardless of your application, our knives have you covered. With our patented design, you will experience unparalleled performance and efficiency in your cutting operations.
- User friendly and safe
- Extremely durable
- Food grade
- Easy to clean
- Quick replacement system
- Patented
The capacity of D-Blade is calculated in cuts per second per robot
Cutting speed is determined by the distance the arms need to move from cut to cut. The higher or bigger the product, the more time it takes. For pick and place applications, i.e. Hasselback, the speed is approximately 1 Hasselback per second. Please see the estimated cutting speed for different applications, assuming proper belt load.
D-Blade Technical Specifications
- Assembled LxWxH: 8028 x 2260 x 3158 mm
- Transport LxWxH: 8028 x 2260 x 2451 mm
- Weight: +/- 6000 Kg
- Supply capacity: 32/63A
- Voltage: 3 x 400V + N + PE
- Belt speed: 150 - 1000 mm/sec
- Air supply (when needed): 6 - 8 bar
- Cleaning: With water, max 60 bar, 60°C
