Caretaker Grading with advanced optical sorting for Downs Vision
CARETAKER POTATO
GRADING
Tong Engineering is proud to supply custom built handling equipment to Hugh Crane Ltd. When the time came for Hugh Crane to streamline their post-harvest operations, they chose Tong to supply a quality solution that would minimise labour requirements through automated systems that would also keep up with high throughput demands.
Advanced Optical Sorting
Norfolk based, Hugh Crane Ltd, recently invested in a state-of-the-art Tong potato grading line, featuring the renowned Tong Caretaker system and a Downs Optical Sorter. This new line has allowed Hugh Crane Ltd to increase throughput and reduce the need for manual labour whilst keeping up with the ever changing demands of the industry.
The industry leading Tong Caretaker, custom built to meet the demands of Hugh Crane Ltd, features the market-leading Easyclean separator, which removes any unwanted debris before the crop is fed through the Downs CropVision Optical Sorter, reducing the need for labour-intensive manual crop inspection.
Box Filling Solutions
Ensuring the final stages of the process are as efficient as the initial ones, the Tong industry leading EasyFill box filler allows for gentle but high throughput filling.
By investing in the Tong potato grading line featuring, Hugh Crane Ltd has significantly enhanced its operational capabilities. This strategic upgrade not only addresses previous challenges but also positions the company for sustained growth and success in an increasingly competitive market.