Analysis of the mechanical aggressiveness of three orange packing systems: packing table, box filler and net filler

Three different types of orange packing systems (packing table, box filler, and net filler) were analysed using an instrumented sphere IS 100 (7 cm . ) in four orange packing lines in the region of Levante (Spain). Four packing tables, three box fillers, and three net fillers were tested by analysing impacts inflicted to fruit at the entrance and outlet transfer points of the machine. In general, entrance transfer points were more aggressive than outlet transfer points. Box filler was the least aggressive machine