Versatile processing equipment for fruiting vegetables

Sormac develops solutions for the processing of fruiting vegetables such as bell pepper, tomato, zucchini, eggplant, and cucumber. From coring and cutting to washing and drying, our solutions are perfectly suited for producing fresh-cut vegetable mixes as well as other ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat applications. Every day, products processed with our systems find their way to supermarkets, foodservice, and industrial kitchens worldwide.

Would you like to optimize or expand your production of fruiting vegetables? We are happy to support you with standalone machines, processing lines, and custom-built solutions adapted to your specific needs and requirements. Our technology is designed for:

Precise cutting results with consistent product quality
High yield and reduced manual labor
Excellent hygiene and ease of cleaning
High uptime and availability
Efficient automation, including the integration of third-party equipment

Coring

All-in-one bell pepper processing

Coring bell peppers is a labor-intensive process. By automating this step, you can immediately improve yield, quality, and overall production efficiency. Sormac offers two advanced solutions for coring and (optionally) cutting bell peppers: the semi-automatic PepperCorer PC and the fully automatic, robotized PepperCorer Robotic PCR.

PepperCorer PC

The PepperCorer PC cores bell peppers efficiently and accurately. The machine automatically measures the length of each pepper and adjusts the coring depth accordingly, ensuring that the pepper is perfectly cored without damaging the walls. Cutting waste, including cores and seeds, is efficiently removed from the end product using a powerful vacuum unit.

The peppers can then be decapped and cut into segments. Optionally, the peppers can be processed into dices (of 25 or 30 mm), rings (up to two pieces), or wedges.

PepperCorer Robotic PCR

The fully automatic version for coring and cutting bell peppers is the PepperCorer Robotic. This advanced, robot-controlled pepper corer is designed for maximum efficiency and hygiene. The machine processes peppers in a continuous and fully automated manner, from sorting and orienting to coring and portioning.

Both solutions offer:

Reliable and hygienic coring and cutting
Seed-free coring thanks to a vacuum system
Less waste and higher yield thanks to precise coring depth
Optionally cutting the bell peppers into rings, wedges, or dices

Test before you invest!

We understand how important it is to experience a machine in practice before making a decision. You can visit one of our demo locations, join an online demonstration, or we can bring the machine to your site. If desired, we can test it with your own product so you can see for yourself how the machine performs.

Peeling

Hand-peeled finish with industrial efficiency

Sormac offers a range of peeling technologies, with the UP series knife peelers being particularly suited for elongated fruiting vegetables, such as cucumbers and zucchini.

Available in three versions, the UP Knife Peeler can be used as a standalone machine or integrated into a processing line. It efficiently peels elongated (fruiting) vegetables with a diameter between 20 and 65 mm.

The product is peeled in a single pass using multiple knife stations and precisely positioned blades that follow the contours of the vegetable. This ensures minimal waste and delivers a beautiful, hand-peeled appearance without flat peeling.

Knife Peeler UP-4000, UP-6000, UP-8000 by Sormac

Cutting

Versatile cutting of fruiting vegetables

Sormac offers versatile semi-automatic machines for cutting fruiting vegetables for vegetable mixes, salads, mise-en-place, and other ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook applications. Our cutting machines have been proven in practice for many years. They deliver precise cutting quality, are easy to operate and maintain, and offer great flexibility thanks to the wide variety of blades and cutting shapes they support.

Looking to reduce manual labor or further optimize your current production? With our broad range of equipment, you can start small and gradually increase automation.

Manual slice and wedge cutters F-1000L, F-1000XL

These compact cutters are designed for table or countertop use, making them ideal for flexible operation. The F-1000L and F-1000XL can cut wedges, slices, sticks, and cubes. This range is suitable for cutting tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and other types of fruiting vegetables. Longer products should be pre-cut before processing.

Manual slice and wedge cutter F-1000 - Sormac

Slice and wedge cutter FS-1500

The semi-automatic FS-1500 cutter slices fruiting vegetables into wedges, slices, cubes, and sticks. The machine is designed with versatility and ease of use in mind. Depending on the product size, it can process up to two items simultaneously. Two-handed operation ensures a safe cutting process. It’s capacity is up to 1,500 pieces per hour.

The FS-1500 features a modular design and is available in multiple versions, including a wide range of options and knife sets.

Slice and wedge cutter FS-3600

The FS-3600 is the top choice in its category and is available in two versions – MultiCut and MultiSystem. This machine cuts fruiting vegetables into wedges, (half) slices, sticks, or cubes, and its typical applications include tomatoes, zucchini, and cucumbers. Depending on the desired cut, longer products may need to be pre-cut. The knife unit with coring function is also suitable for cutting cucumbers into sticks while removing the seed core.

The various cutting sets, conveyor belts, and belt types offer many options allowing efficiency and flexibility in the production process.

The FS-3600 MultiSystem is operated via an advanced HMI touchscreen. Operators can easily set recipes, monitor machine performance, and view error messages. The MultiSystem also supports automatic tray filling with counting functionality, ensuring each tray is filled with a preset number of pieces. Maximum capacity is 4,000 pieces per hour.

Belt slicer BSM-150

The Sormac Belt slicer BSM-150 is a proven solution for cutting vegetables, including cucumbers, zucchini, eggplants, and more. Typical applications for fruiting vegetables include slices, crinkle cuts, julienne, or grated vegetables.

Thanks to its 150 mm wide belt, high rotation speed, and fast belt speed, the BSM can achieve a high capacity of up to 1,500 kg per hour while maintaining a remarkably compact footprint. With various options, digitally adjustable cutting thickness, and up to 100 programmable recipes, the BSM can fully match your specifications. The machine can be used as a standalone unit or modularly integrated into a processing line, including washing and drying.

Vegetable processing line

Sormac’s vegetable processing line is designed for the semi-automatic cutting, washing, and drying of a wide variety of vegetables. Whether used as part of a full line or as standalone machines, our equipment offers versatile processing capabilities. The line has a capacity of 1,500 kg per hour.

Belt slicer BSM

Trough conveyor TBT

Spiral washer SW-50-range

Basket carousel automatic BCA

Basket centrifuge MC

Automation for more control of your process

Sormac automates complete processing lines, providing maximum control and operational reliability. Both the machines and the control systems are developed and built in-house, allowing us to offer a fully integrated total solution to our customers. Our control systems are available with both Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms and enable seamless integration of all machines in the line, including third-party equipment. All lines are cloud-ready via IXON, enabling remote access, remote support, and performance dashboards.

The result: full line control at the touch of a button, better oversight of your process, higher line availability, and a future-proof installation that grows as your production grows.

Remote Service

Our service specialists can log in to your machines remotely via a secure internet connection. This allows us to provide fast support for operation, settings, and optimizing your cabbage processing workflow. Would you like to learn more about our service solutions?

Frequently asked questions about processing of fruiting vegetables

The MultiCut has a capacity of 3,600 pieces per hour, while the MultiSystem reaches 4,000 pieces per hour and can be expanded with more options. Compare the two versions on our machine page.

Sormac offers machines that are particularly suitable for processing bell peppers. We also provide excellent solutions for peeling cucumbers and cutting tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, and many other vegetables. Our specialists are happy to advise on the configuration that best suits your crop and desired end product.

Most Sormac cutting machines can be equipped with knife sets for (half) slices, (cored) wedges, or sticks. The knives can be easily changed without tools, providing a high degree of flexibility for various cutting applications.

Sormac supplies both manual and semi-automatic cutting machines for vegetable processing. Machines can be fitted with different knives to achieve the optimal cutting result for your production. Contact our specialists for advice tailored to your needs.