Overview

The Bulker mobile vegetable sizer is quite literally a smaller version of Tong’s market-leading Caretaker, featuring the same robust and reliable construction, alongside the latest handling technology, but simply on a smaller scale. The Bulker is an effective vegetable sizing machine that is suitable for lower outputs – between 15 to 25 tons per hour.

COMPACT MOBILE Vegetable SIZer

The Bulker is typically built to incorporate an infeed unloader, coil cleaner or EasyClean dirt eliminator, sizing unit and a roller inspection table. Built on one heavy duty mobile chassis, the Bulker mobile vegetable sizer also feature the latest advancements in energy efficiency and gentle handling.

Suitable for sizing and inspecting a wide variety of crops including potatoes, onions, carrots, parsnips, beets and more, the Bulker brings all the processes that a Caretaker has to offer, but on a smaller scale. To discuss your specific requirements please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Features

BLUE INVERTER TECHNOLOGY

BLUE INVERTER TECHNOLOGY

All new Bulker mobile vegetable sizing machines are built with Tong’s Blue Inverter Technology, offering the very best energy efficiency, with all electric Inverter Variable Speed Drive. Producing energy savings of over 50% when compared to similar machines with standard mechanical drive.

ADJUSTABLE COIL CLEANER

ADJUSTABLE COIL CLEANER

Manufactured in a choice of polyurethane (PU) or Steel coil rollers, the Tong adjustable coil cleaner can be specified as your chosen cleaner separator, easily integrated with the Bullker mobile sizer. Designed as an efficient cleaning system suitable for light soil conditions, the Tong adjustable coil cleaner can also be used for sizing out smaller crop between 0.5 inches to 2.5 inches. Built with 4, 6 or 8 rows of easily adjustable centre spiral coils/rollers, the coil cleaner is gentle on crop whilst effectively removing loose soil, small stones and clod from crop.

HEAVY DUTY HOPPER CONSTRUCTION

HEAVY DUTY HOPPER CONSTRUCTION

Heavy duty steel gauge design consisting of chain and lathe construction, it also has heavy duty 4 inch pitch chains with a dual driven shaft. The Bulker hopper offers the very best quality and reliability, with a total maximum strain of 64 ton. Built with the option of a heavy duty reinforced EP250 rubber chevron belt, with either vulcanised V cleats or a heavy duty PVC pocket belt. You can be sure that the Tong hoppers will stand up to demands for years to come.

LED INSPECTION LIGHTING

LED INSPECTION LIGHTING

For enhanced visibility on the inspection table, the Bulker is fitted with energy efficient LED lighting, improving working conditions and picking-off capabilities.

DOUBLE STRENGTH CONVEYOR BELTS

DOUBLE STRENGTH CONVEYOR BELTS

All Bulkers are built using the most heavy duty conveyors, with double strength PVG belts. Designed to meet the most demanding conditions.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE PAINT

HIGH-PERFORMANCE PAINT

Tong has partnered with Internationally-renowned PPG Industries, allowing us to offer a specialist paint finish on all mild steel painted equipment. Giving the Bulker unrivalled corrosion resistance, excellent durability and outstanding appearance.
The innovative SPECTRACON® coating pairs a solvent-based epoxy primer with a high-performance finish layer which ensures surface durability. The resilient undercoat offers superior anti-corrosion protection, should the top finished coating suffer chipping or damage. Giving an additional layer to prevent rust, oxidation or steel tarnishing. The eco-friendly acrylic polyurethane paint has been designed with challenging exterior conditions in mind. It can also withstand direct sunlight, preventing appearance fade and ensuring a long-lasting glossy appearance. Tong’s specialist painted finish can be supplied in any colour to match existing machinery, surroundings or site requirements.

Specifications

ENERGY EFFICIENT

50% Less

The new Bulker vegetable sizing machine is exceptionally energy efficient, with all electric inverter direct drive variable speed motors. Ensuring only the required energy is used dependent on the load.

CUSTOM BUILT

3ft or 4ft wide

With a choice of standard widths including 3ft or 4ft wide, the Bulker can be built to your exact specification to suit your crop and throughput requirements.

LOW THROUGHPUTS

From 15 to 25 tons per hour

Built to offer an effective mobile sizing solution where lower throughputs are required, the Bulker can effectively clean and grade up to 25 tons of crop per hour.

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