Name: China Orange Cutter Machine Manufacturers Suppliers Factory - Custom Orange Cutter Machine
Brand: AGICO
SKU: 320460047

Industrial Orange Cutter Machine Overview

The AGICO orange cutter machine divides round fruit into uniform radial wedges through a vertical push-through cutting arrangement. An operator loads each orange through the feeding tube, the product passes through the selected blade assembly, and cut pieces leave the enclosed chamber on an automatic belt conveyor. Available cutting configurations produce 4, 6, 8, or 12 wedges. Processing capacity is 30–40 fruits per minute, equivalent to approximately 1,800–2,400 fruits per hour under suitable feeding and fruit conditions.

The machine is intended for buyers who need controlled wedge geometry rather than random chopping. Fruit diameter must match the feeding tube and blade set, so size grading remains important before production. The guarded cutting area, safety protection, emergency stop, independent machine and conveyor controls, stainless-steel construction, and caster-mounted frame support integration into a preparation or packing line. Actual selection should begin with orange diameter, required wedge count, input rate, discharge height, voltage, and the next receiving operation.

Orange cutter machine with the protective door open

30–40

Fruits Per Minute

With suitable sizing and steady manual loading
4–12

Wedge Options

Four available radial cutting configurations

Key Features for Controlled Wedge Cutting

Vertical Feeding and Radial Cutting

The vertical tube guides each manually loaded fruit toward the radial blade set. This direct path helps maintain cut orientation, provided the orange diameter is matched to the configured feed and blade components.
Selectable Wedge Geometry

Blade configurations for 4, 6, 8, or 12 wedges allow the equipment to serve different food-service, packing, or further-processing specifications. Wedge count and fruit size should be defined together.
Guarded Cutting Chamber

An enclosed cutting chamber, safety guard, and emergency stop separate the blade area from normal operating positions. Site procedures still need to cover training, inspection, isolation, and authorized access.
Independent Machine and Conveyor Control

Separate controls help operators coordinate cutting and discharge with downstream receiving. The stainless-steel machine and caster-mounted conveyor can be positioned for production, cleaning, or line-layout adjustment.

AGICO Technical Data

Configuration should be based on actual fruit samples and the required finished wedge specification. AGICO will normally request the diameter range, target wedge count, expected hourly input, power supply, conveyor direction, discharge height, and receiving method before confirming the machine arrangement.

Parameter	Specification
Processing Capacity	30–40 fruits/min
Equivalent Output	Approximately 1,800–2,400 fruits/h
Cutting Configuration	4, 6, 8 or 12 wedges
Cutting Method	Vertical push-through radial cutting
Number of Cutting Stations	Up to 12 stations, depending on configuration
Feeding Method	Manual loading through the vertical feeding tube
Discharge Method	Automatic belt conveyor
Machine Dimensions	Approximately 900 × 900 × 1,600 mm, excluding the extended conveyor
Power Supply	380–400 V, 50 Hz, 3 phase; customizable
Machine Material	Food-grade stainless steel
Blade Material	Food-grade stainless steel
Fruit Size Range	Customized according to the orange diameter
Control System	Independent machine and conveyor controls
Safety Protection	Enclosed cutting chamber, safety guard and emergency stop
Mobility	Caster-mounted machine and conveyor
Applicable Products	Oranges, lemons, apples, pears, tomatoes, onions and similar round produce

4 wedges: larger sections for direct serving or further trimming.

6 wedges: a balanced option for medium portion sizes.

8 wedges: smaller portions for packing or food preparation.

12 wedges: finer division where fruit diameter and firmness are suitable.

Applications and Production-Line Integration

Oranges are the primary application, but the same cutting principle may be configured for lemons, apples, pears, tomatoes, onions, and similar round produce when size, firmness, skin condition, and finished-cut requirements are compatible.

Conveyor Discharge and Receiving

Keep the downstream stage ready for the cutter's discharge rate.

The automatic belt transfers wedges away from the cutting chamber and can feed inspection, packing, seasoning, juicing, or another preparation stage. Confirm conveyor direction, working height, available floor space, and whether the next machine can accept approximately 1,800–2,400 fruits per hour. A receiving bottleneck can interrupt manual loading even when the cutter itself is correctly configured.

Automatic belt discharge conveyor for the orange cutter machine

Fruit Preparation and Product Changeover

Grade round produce before loading and reassess the blade set when the product changes.

Remove unsuitable fruit and separate large diameter differences before feeding. When changing from oranges to another product, AGICO recommends checking tube clearance, blade geometry, firmness, expected cut quality, and cleaning access rather than assuming one setup fits every round ingredient. Trial samples can clarify whether the target product enters reliably and leaves without unacceptable crushing or tearing.

How the Orange Wedge-Cutting Process Works

Grade and Prepare the Fruit

Sort oranges by the approved diameter range and remove damaged, irregular, or unsuitable fruit. Consistent sizing helps the feeding tube guide each orange toward the blade assembly.

View through the vertical feeding tube toward the radial cutting blade

Load Through the Vertical Tube

The operator loads fruit manually into the tube. Feeding rhythm should remain steady without forcing oversized fruit or reaching into protected areas.

Safety guard above the orange cutter blade chamber

Push Through the Radial Blade Set

The configured blade assembly divides the fruit into the selected number of wedges inside the enclosed chamber. Guards and the emergency stop form part of the machine's protection system.

Discharge, Clean, and Check

The conveyor carries wedges to the receiving stage. Before cleaning or blade inspection, isolate the machine according to site procedures. Remove residues from accessible food-contact areas, inspect the blade set and tube, confirm guards and controls, and only then prepare for restart or product changeover.

Orange Cutting FAQ

Orange Cutter Machine FAQ

How should the wedge configuration be selected?

Choose 4, 6, 8, or 12 wedges according to the finished portion and the orange diameter. Share fruit samples or a measured diameter range so the feeding tube and blade set can be evaluated together.
Is feeding automatic?

No. Fruit is loaded manually through the vertical feeding tube. The discharge belt is automatic, while loading speed depends on the operator, fruit grading, and the number of configured cutting stations.
Can the machine cut fruit other than oranges?

It may be configured for lemons, apples, pears, tomatoes, onions, and similar round produce. Suitability depends on diameter, firmness, skin, internal structure, blade geometry, and the required finished appearance.
What determines practical output?

The stated range is 30–40 fruits per minute. Practical output also depends on fruit consistency, manual loading rhythm, station configuration, wedge count, cut quality requirements, and the capacity of downstream receiving equipment.
How is the machine connected to the next process?

The automatic belt conveyor transfers wedges away from the chamber. Confirm discharge direction, conveyor height and length, available floor space, and the inlet arrangement of the inspection, packing, seasoning, or processing stage.
What information does AGICO need for a quotation?

Please provide product type, diameter range, required wedge count, expected hourly input, voltage, layout limits, discharge direction, receiving-stage details, and any cleaning or changeover requirements. These details support configuration review before manufacture.