PIGO is providing complete lines for the processing of root vegetables.
The most standard processing steps include:
- In feed equipment – Reception of the roots
- Soil removal
- Washing – Stone & sand removal
- Peeling by steam peelers or abrasive peelers
- Polishing (De-skinning)
- Peeled roots washing (Draining & Cleaning of recycling washing water)
- Inspection
- Cutting
- Sliver removal
- Blanching & cooling
- Dewatering
- Inspection & Sorting
- Freezing
- Grading / Sorting
- Weighing & Packing
All PIGO equipment and food processing lines are completely made of stainless steel and manufactured to ISO and HACCP food processing industry standards. Painted surfaces are not used because they do not meet these standards.
Every machine is tested at our facility in Italy before delivery.
Manufacturing Excellence
The success of PIGO machines is the result of precise engineering and manufacturing and many years of industry-driven refinements.