Tong Engineering Ltd
Ashby Road, Spilsby,
Lincolnshire PE23 5DW
Tel: 0044(0) 1790 752771
Fax: 0044(0) 1790 753611
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TAKING THE DROP OUT OF FILLING BOXES
We have introduced a new model of the Easy-fill box filler using
‘finger’ belts to eliminate drop. Introduction of the finger belts —
the first on a UK manufactured box filler — is a further
advance in gentle handling of the crop to eliminate damage.
The technique has been pioneered on the compact model, the
Micro-fill, where the potatoes descend at a steeper angle into
the box. Now the finger belts are being introduced to the standard Easy-fill range, eliminating the need for the hoods to
hold back the crop.
"The finger belts achieve a gentler, more even fill," says Barry
Ledger, sales manager of Tong Engineering. "We believe they
represent further progress in safeguarding the quality of the
potato crop."
The finger belts are now available on the full Easy-fill range,
operating at similar speeds to the existing products. The new
models also have a restyled chassis, with the control panel
contained within it to avoid the risk of damage from fork–lift
trucks. The Easy-fill range is available from £9,360.
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