Customer Hoogweg paprikakwekerijen
Location Luttelgeest, the Netherlands
Dealer Sarco Packaging
Publication 08-07-2026
New discharge system for bell peppers
To meet the increasing demand for higher capacities and greater automation in bell pepper packaging, Manter has developed a completely new discharge system. Following extensive development and testing, the system is now successfully operating at Hoogweg.
The new system has been specifically designed for high-capacity bell pepper packing lines, ensuring a smooth and controlled product flow while reducing operator intervention. By combining innovative engineering with proven reliability, the solution helps packers increase efficiency and optimize line performance.
Hoogweg is the first customer to implement the new discharge system, where it is now running successfully in daily production. The project demonstrates Manter’s commitment to continuously developing practical innovations that help customers improve their packaging operations.
The objectives
Five objectives were central to the system renewal:
- Higher capacity of the discharge system
- Less product breakage, due to reduction of drop height
- Quieter product movement, due to lower transport speed
- Better accessibility in the event of blockages
- Easier cleaning thanks to an open and hygienic design
Key features
The new system consists of several smart components:
- Sloping funnel: collects the peppers in an intermediate container with soft lining to minimize the impact of the fall.
- Compartment conveyors: they transport the peppers from the intermediate bin to each other in a calm and controlled manner, after which they are collected together in the next intermediate bucket.
- Collection bin above flow wrapper: positioned directly above the packaging machine, equipped with photocells that detect blockages. In the event of a blockage, the bin remains open until the blockage is cleared.
This approach increases capacity, processes peppers at a lower speed and drop height, and makes cleaning and maintenance easier than ever.
The results
The new discharge system has now been fully implemented at Hoogweg, with 15 discharge systems installed across both new and existing Manter weighers. All systems are operating successfully in daily production and have significantly increased the overall capacity of the packing operation. The results are impressive:
- Up to 10% higher processing capacity
- Significantly less product damage
- Reduced labour requirements
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