Blueberry Piercer for Freeze-Drying

Name: Blueberry Piercer
Brand: Leosmak
SKU: LEO-PERF-1/1
Price: 3790 EUR
Availability: InStock

Overview

About the Blueberry Piercer

Blueberry skin carries a layer of wax that holds water vapour in. During freeze-drying the vapour builds up under the skin until the berry splits. You end up with broken berries, juice on the tray and a longer cycle.

Whole berries that keep their shape — the vapour escapes through the holes instead of splitting the skin.

Shorter drying for whole berries — published studies measured substantially shorter drying after perforation (see below).

One stroke per tray — no cutting berry by berry.

No power supply — place it on any stable, washable work surface.

Built for food processing — AISI 304 stainless steel, PA6 base, surfaces approved for food contact.

Tested before dispatch — factory acceptance test on every unit.

Straight onto the shelf — the pierced tray goes to the freezer and then into the freeze-dryer. It works with the LEO-010, LEO-010L, LEO-030 and LEO-030L, which take GN 1/1 trays, and with the LEO-130, LEO-300 and LEO-600 when they are supplied for GN 1/1 trays.

Specifications

Engineering data, in plain text.

Materials

AISI 304 stainless steel, PA6 base; surfaces approved for food contact

Dimensions (L × W × H)

800 × 420 × 641 mmplus room for lever travel and tray handling

Gross weight

23.4 kg

Model

LEO-PERF-1/1

Operation

Manual lever with return springs and a gas spring

Power supply

None

Tray

GN 1/1 (530 × 325 mm), 20 mm deep

Load

One single layer of fruit per stroke

Fruit

Fresh or chilled blueberries (not frozen)

Factory testing

Factory acceptance test (FAT) before dispatch

Supplied with

Operating manual, FAT report

Compatibility

Compatible with these machines.

Accessories

Compatible accessories.

Stainless steel tray GN 1/1 20 mm€13.6

Stainless steel transport trolley 16×GN 1/1€209

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FAQ

Questions buyers ask.

Can I perforate frozen berries?

No. Use fresh or chilled fruit and freeze after perforating.

Does it work with other fruit?

It's designed and factory-tested for highbush blueberries. For other fruit with waxy skins, ask us before ordering.

Does it need electricity or compressed air?

No. It is fully manual.

Which trays does it take?

GN 1/1, 20 mm deep. We recommend our stainless steel GN 1/1 20 mm trays.

I have a LEO-130 or larger. Does it fit?

The LEO-130, LEO-300 and LEO-600 take GN 2/1 trays as standard and can be supplied for GN 1/1 trays. Set up for GN 1/1, the pierced tray goes in as it is.

How long does one tray take?

About half a minute, from spreading the berries to taking the pierced tray out.

Next step

Talk to an engineer, not a salesperson.

Tell us your product and your volumes. We'll size the machine, sanity-check the numbers against yours, and send a written quote, usually within one business day.

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