Packing Houses for apples, peaches and nectarines

Based on our extensive experience in providing turn-key projects for a versatile range of packing systems, we present here a prototype project. Juran has planned and designed packing systems for use in Israel, Panama, China, Venezuela and many other countries. In addition to the fruit mentioned above, we have developed packing systems for melons in Panama and Venezuela, and for litchis in China. Our systems are designed to pack from 1 ton/hour up to 70 tons/hour.

Step one – Determining type of fruit and quantities

The first step in starting a packing house project is to determine the kinds of fruit to be packed and the required quantity of each fruit, year round. Based on this data, we calculate the quantity of fruit to be packed per hour.

Other required information at this stage includes the mode of transport of the fruit from plantation to packing house. Conferring with our client, we determine the kind of treatment the fruit should receive upon arrival and during the packing process. Once we have all this information, we can embark on the next stage – the planning and design of the system.

Step two – System planning and design

Incorporating all gathered information, our design team sets to work on a customized system. All design plans are sent to the client for approval. By the time the design phase is completed, we can give our recommendation regarding the size of the required plant to house the packing system.

Step three – Building, shipping and installation

Once the client has approved all design plans and factory recommendations, building is begun to create the required machinery for the packing house. During this stage, all machinery is carefully tested in the Juran factories.

When all machinery has been built and duly tested, it is ready for shipping to the client's site. The Juran installation crew arrive first, ready to receive the equipment and assemble the packing line.

Step four – On-site running-in, training and support

Now the packing lines are ready to be run and tested at the customer's site. The system is tested first without fruit, and then tested once again with all the required varieties of fruit.

After comprehensive testing confirms the working order of all system lines, the customer's staff is trained to operate the system and to carry out all required maintenance procedures. The client then takes over and operates the system with confidence in Juran's ongoing and dedicated customer support.

From customer requirements, through design and construction, to final implementation, our projects help turn customer vision into reality. We specialize in translating needs into technologies and systems that offer robust solutions for any packing requirements. Giving technological expression to innovative knowhow, we turn our knowledge into customer benefits.