Lettuce corer OptiCor OC

Machine name

Lettuce corer OptiCor

Model number

Dimensions

4,300 x 920 x 1,555 mm

Products

Applications

Coring, Cutting

Capacity

2,100 pcs/h

Product specifications

Ø 90 - 220 mm

Cut product

Precisely cored and cut

Features

The power of innovation

Our engineers are always working on the machines of tomorrow. Each and every day they look for the smallest details that will make a difference. We set the trends and new standards in the vegetable processing industry.

RVS pockets

0% plastic in the product stream due to stainless steel pockets.

Monitor validation

99.9% crop positioning accuracy due to monitor validation.

Conical coring shape

95%+ yield due to conical coring shape.

Feeding system

for automatic filling of the pockets.

Options

Dividing unit for dividing 2 or 4 pieces

Infeed system OCS

Test before you invest!

We know how important it is to experience the equipment before committing. You can visit one of our demo locations, receive an online demo, or we can even bring the equipment to your site. We can also test with your own produce, so you can see first-hand how it performs.

Frequently asked questions about the Lettuce corer OptiCor

Do you have a different question? Then contact us. One of our product specialists will be happy to assist you. Get in touch with them via our contact form.

The Lettuce corer OptiCor is specifically developed for coring lettuce with a diameter of 90 to 220 mm. After coring, the head can optionally be divided into 2 or 4 pieces. Thanks to the conical coring drill with adjustable depth control, the machine automatically adapts to the individual characteristics of each head. The result is a core with a maximum diameter of 50 mm and a high yield of 95%.

The OptiCor is equipped with a camera system that automatically detects and centres the core of each lettuce head. Via a monitor, the operator receives live feedback on whether the head is correctly positioned within the set tolerance. The system achieves a positioning accuracy of 99.9%. Only after approval by the vision sensor does the head move to the coring station, preventing product damage and core residues in the end product.

The OptiCor processes up to 2,100 heads per hour (35 per minute), even when the heads are cut into halves or quarters. The machine is operated by only one operator. The throughput remains stable regardless of the selected cutting option (whole, halves or quarters), making the machine highly suitable for production environments with varying processing requirements.

The OptiCor has a cleaning time of 15 to 20 minutes. The machine features a dedicated cleaning mode that enables fast and safe cleaning. The coring knives can be replaced in approximately 5 minutes; the cutting knives in approximately 15 minutes including calibration. All contact parts are made of stainless steel for optimal hygiene and food safety.

The OptiCor is the only lettuce corer in which the coring mechanism is positioned underneath the product. This guarantees a 100% separation between the end product and the waste stream, preventing core residues or seeds from entering the end product. In addition, the machine pockets are made entirely of stainless steel, resulting in 0% plastic in the product flow — an important advantage for food safety and traceability.