HDS System Vega 10 R

The Carlsen HDS (Hopper Destemmer Sorting) System
Product Overview
The new Carlsen HDS System is a revolutionary, compact crushpad design engineered to meet today's high demand for clean fruit. By condensing multiple processing steps into a single machine, this system allows for efficient production in confined areas, maximizing valuable working space on your crushpad.
Designed to be operated seamlessly by just two people, the HDS System boasts a space-saving footprint of only 8’ x 8’ while maintaining the power to process up to 10 tons of fruit per hour.

Key Features

Key Features
    • Space and Time Savings: Process up to 10 tons of fruit an hour with little to no maceration, dramatically cutting down processing windows.
    • Dump and Go Operation: Eliminates the manual need for raking or metering fruit into the system.
    • High-Capacity Hopper: Holds up to ½ ton of whole fruit or drained pomace comfortably.
    • Consistent Feeding: Delivers an incredibly steady, automated feed of fruit and juice directly to the destemmer.
    • Fully Adjustable Compatibility: Works in harmony with a variety of receiving equipment, including our standard Vega 10, shaker tables, or must pump systems.
    • Quiet & Precise Control: Features exceptionally smooth, quiet operation alongside fully adjustable speed settings so you retain full control over your crush.
    • Adjustable Legs
    • Stainless Steel Casters
    • 12″ Stainless Steel Screw
    • Two-Year Warranty

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications
    • Capacity: 1–10 tons per hour of whole cluster fruit.
    • Footprint Dimensions: 8’ x 8’ compact layout.
    • Required Personnel: Engineered for a 2-person crew.
    • Auger Assembly: Replaceable auger outfitted with durable flight edging.
    • Origin: Proudly made in the USA at our Healdsburg, CA facility.
    • Warranty: Industry-leading comprehensive two-year warranty.

Note: The system pictured on this page is shown configured with the Vega-10R Destemmer/Crusher with Roller Bed and the CA-130 Must System.

Advanced Controls & Electrical

    • User-Friendly Interface: Simple, straightforward layout that makes it safe and easy to operate.
    • Premium Drives: Outfitted with top-of-the-line Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) for precision speed modulation.
    • Domestic Components: Built entirely with domestic controls and electrical components, making it incredibly easy to service, source, and maintain.
    • Safety First: Integrated safety interlock switches protect your cellar crew during operation and cleaning.
    • Power Configurations: Available in both single-phase or three-phase power options to match your winery’s electrical grid.

Hopper Screw Conveyor

Screw Conveyor

  • 12″ diameter stainless steel conveyor screw
  • Seal-welded on both sides of flight
  • UHMW flight edging

Hopper Motor and Gearbox

Motor and Gearbox

  • 2 hp 1750 rpm TEFC motor
  • 30 rpm gearbox

Hopper Controls

Controls

  • Variable frequency drive
  • Waterproof enclosure
  • Stop/Start and speed control are panel mounted
  • Forward/Reverse Switch
  • 50’ of power cord (the electrical plug is to be supplied by the customer)
  • Pigtail on the electrical panel included for remote operation

Applications

Applications

  • 1 to 25 tons per hour
  • Feeding Fruit to the Destemmer
  • Feeding Fruit to the Press
  • Feeding Red Pomace to the Press
Products Reference
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