Peaches are fragile—their thin skin and tender flesh leave no room for rough handling. Sorting them by weight instead of diameter isn't just about accuracy. It's about protecting the fruit's value, from the moment it enters the line to the moment it reaches the buyer.
Why Peaches Need a Different Approach
Peaches bruise easily. A roller grader works well for firmer fruits. But for delicate fruits like peaches, the rolling and tumbling action can cause hidden damage that only shows up after the fruit reaches the consumer. By then, the damage is done, and so is the brand's reputation.
Electronic weight sorting solves this problem. Each peach is weighed individually with precision, then gently directed to the right packing lane based on its weight. No rolling, no friction, no guesswork.
What weight sorting delivers:
Benefit | What It Means for Your Operation |
|---|---|
Uniform sizing | Every pack contains peaches of the same weight—retailers demand it |
Consistent quality | The same standard applied to every fruit, every time |
Better returns | Premium-grade peaches go to premium markets; smaller ones find their channel |
Higher throughput | Process thousands of peaches per hour—far beyond manual sorting |
Less waste | Damaged or undersized fruit is identified and removed before packing |
Gentle Handling, from Start to Finish
Fstsort's peach grader is built around one principle: gentleness.
The system is designed to minimize impact at every stage:
· Low drop height — Fruit doesn't fall far at any transition point
· Soft padding — Cushioning on the elevator, connecting plates, and packing tables
· Fruit-friendly design — Every contact point is engineered to protect delicate peach skin
The discharge area features a buffering device that reduces collision during sorting—preventing bruising and keeping fruit intact.
The result: peaches that leave the line in the same condition they entered—no browning, no bruising, no rejected shipments.
Built for Scale: The Linear Multi-Lane Sorter
For packers who need to process high volumes, Fstsort's linear electronic weight sorter delivers the capacity and precision that export markets demand.
What it offers:
Capability | How It Helps Your Operation |
|---|---|
25,000 peaches per hour per lane | Handles commercial volumes with ease—no bottlenecks during peak season |
1, 2, or 4 lanes | Start with one lane, add more as your volume grows—pay for what you need |
9–12 weight grades | Fine enough for retail and export specifications |
±2g accuracy | Consistent grading—every peach goes to the right grade |
50–500g range | Covers all peach sizes—from small to jumbo |
The linear sorter is designed for packers who need both speed and precision. It runs continuously, handles large volumes, and integrates seamlessly into existing packing lines.
For smaller operations or limited spaces, Fstsort also offers a compact rotary sorter with the same gentle handling and ±2g accuracy—ideal for medium-scale packing lines.
One Machine, Multiple Fruits
The peach grader isn't limited to peaches. It also handles apples, oranges, avocados, kiwis, lemons, passion fruit, tomatoes, plums, and apricots—making it a versatile investment for packers who process multiple crops throughout the year.
Explore the full specifications on our peach sorting machine page →