About second-hand machines for Cucumbers

Cucumbers are mostly grown in greenhouses. The length of cucumbers sold in supermarkets can vary from one continent to another. European/British cucumbers are generally 30cm long, while Russia favours shorter cucumbers of approximately 15cm in length. The difference between a normal and a snack (mini/midi) cucumber is also apparent on modern supermarket shelves. The various types of cucumbers can be graded and packaged in different ways by machines.

Cucumber harvest trolleys

The heating pipes used to heat greenhouses have a double function. They also serve as the rails along which the electric pipe rail crop care trolleys and harvest carts move. When harvesting cucumbers use can be made of two different systems, each with specific cucumber harvesting trolley. The cucumbers can be harvested in crates or in harvest carts with fixed containers that have a movable bottom. The bottom of the harvesting container gradually lowers as it is filled. As a result, the cucumbers always remain at the top. This is convenient for the harvesters, as cucumber crates will no longer need to be constantly switched.

Are you looking for a pipe-rail trolley for cucumbers?

When selecting a pipe-rail trolley the distance between the wheels must be equal to the distance between the pipes. This distance may vary from one greenhouse to another.

Grading machines

Products can be processed in a grading line composed of a number of interlinked machines. These are machines like conveyor belts and harvest trolley emptying machines, grading machines, packaging machines and palletisers.

Consumers and supermarkets expect products to be uniform. This is why cucumbers are machine-graded by weight. To get even more uniform-looking products a camera system is sometimes used to grade cucumbers by length or size. Depending on the weight and/or size, the grader determines the class and to which outflow element the product will be sent. The next step is to package the cucumbers in boxes.

Cucumber packaging machines

Packaged cucumbers retain their quality and fresh taste twice as long in comparison to unpackaged ones. The vegetables are also hygienically protected from dirt and possible bacteria. Thanks to the advantages of a cucumber packaging machine more and more customers and consumers appreciate sealed cucumbers. As a result, expanding your grading line with a packaging machine clearly provides added value.

In addition to shrink foil packaging machines cucumbers are also packaged in flow packs (albeit to a lesser extent).

Do you have any questions about any of the used machines for cucumbers? Our expert staff will be happy to assist and advise you in finding the most suitable cucumber machine for you.