In celebration of its 175th anniversary, AVR, manufacturer of a full range of machines for the potato cultivation industry, is planning the launch of several new products.
The AVR Scorpio box filler completes the AVR crop handling range. The company states that it combines user-friendliness with capacity and gentleness in product handling – providing one full crate every minute.
The moving main belt is composed of two elements, with an inflection point in the middle; this means that each element is longer than some other models on the market, which guarantees low drop heights.
It’s driven from both sides by a drum motor for equal traction in both directions. As smaller motors can be used, this also limits the drop height and protects the crop.
The crate filler is operated with the buttons on the electrical control box and the 7” touch screen and is fitted with various sensors to monitor the product level in the crate.
Installation of AVR Line Control software allows the Scorpio crate filler to communicate with all other AVR machines in the crop handling line. Not only that but the frame height and crate position can be easily adjusted, meaning the Scorpio can be integrated into almost any system.
The second product is the new Mamba conveyor which also features AVR Line Control. This is the successor to the CTK, and is available in 6.5m or 10.5m belt lengths.
It uses a wide-angled V-shaped belt which stops potatoes from coming into contact with the frame, while the profiled ridges enable product to move uphill. The dosing and intake height are hydraulically adjustable, and the speed of the belt can be infinitely adjusted.
Finally, AVR introduced the Python-S single conveyor, the “little brother” to the Python dual conveyor, which was launched last year. This is available in 7m, 9m and 11.5m lengths and is identical to the upper conveyor on the Python T.