French Bean Waterjet Cutting System

Food Processing

Explore the benefits of Xilix waterjet cutting the tips of green beans. Faster processing, reduced labor costs, and superior quality compared to hand-snipping or blades.

When it comes to removing the calyx (tip) of green beans, traditional methods like hand-snipping or using blade-based machinery are labor-intensive and less efficient.

The USA-made Xilix Waterjet cutting conveyor offers a precise, productivity-boosting solution for green bean processing. Using a 15hp KMT Waterjet pump at 40,000 psi with dual cutting head nozzles, the razor sharp thin water jet stream (.007 orifice) ensures accurate calyx trimming, reducing waste and minimizing vegetable damage.

This advanced waterjet cutting system guarantees consistent quality, enhancing both efficiency and final product appearance.

Key Features

  • What are the main advantages of waterjet cutting over hand-snipping?
    Consumers at grocery stores are concerned about the look of produce, including green beans when viewing the tips that are twisted and bruised from sniping by hands.
  • Does waterjet cutting provide more consistent results than blades?
    Waterjet cutting offers superior cuts. Unlike blades that can dull over time or produce uneven cuts, the Xilix waterjet conveyor for cutting produce will deliver consistent, clean cuts with every pass, ensuring uniform green bean tips for packaging.
  • How does waterjet cutting improve productivity?
    Waterjet technology dramatically increases throughput by processing thousands of green beans per hour. This is especially beneficial for companies that need to meet high production demands while maintaining quality.
  • Is waterjet cutting gentler on green beans?
    Designed and manufactured by Xilix Systems, waterjet systems use high-pressure water to slice through the calyx, which means there’s no physical contact with blades that could damage or bruise the delicate vegetable. This gentle process preserves the freshness and appearance of the green beans.

Benefits / Advantages

  • What are the waste reduction benefits waterjet cutting produce including green beans?
    Traditional blade cutting often results in uneven cuts, leading to excess waste. The Xilix waterjet cutting machine, with multiple cutting head nozzles, minimizes trimmings and ensures more of the green bean is usable, reducing overall waste and improving yield.
  • Does waterjet technology cutting produce reduce labor costs?
    The expertise of Xilix Systems designing an automated system using waterjet technology reduces the need for manual labor. Companies can significantly minimize staffing from inconsistent tedious tasks like hand-snipping, while boosting production speed, leading to cost savings in both labor and operational expenses.
  • How does waterjet cutting affect product shelf life?
    The precision of waterjet cutting leads to clean cuts that don’t damage the green beans, including a variety of produce like celery, romaine lettuce, asparagus, carrots and more by helping produce stay fresh for longer. The Xilix waterjet cutting conveyor ensures extended shelf-life benefits retailers and consumers appreciate by reducing waste and spoilage.
  • Is the Xilix Waterjet Conveyor adaptable for different types of produce?
    While ideal for green beans, Xilix Waterjet conveyors can also be customized to handle a variety of produce, offering the versatility in food processing operations and making it a valuable investment.
  • Is maintenance easier with waterjet systems compared to blade-based machinery?
    Unlike blades that require frequent sharpening and replacement, Xilix Systems waterjet conveyors involve less wear and tear, resulting in lower maintenance costs and longer system lifespans.
  • How does waterjet technology improve product presentation?
    With many installations of Xilix waterjet produce cutting conveyors, the use of waterjet cutting ensures each green bean is uniformly trimmed, making for a visually appealing product. This consistency is key for retail and foodservice, where presentation is crucial.

Why Xilix Systems

A Future of Efficient and Precise Processing

With the Xilix Waterjet Cutting conveyor, food processing companies can experience a faster, more precise, and cost-effective solution for removing green bean calyxes. The reduced labor costs, increased productivity, and improved product quality make waterjet cutting the superior choice over traditional methods like hand-snipping or blade cutting.

By adopting this innovative technology, businesses can meet market demands while delivering fresher, higher-quality green beans to their customers.

Xilix Systems. Engineering Tomorrow’s Automation for cutting green bean calyx and produce.

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