Pulpers Versus Finishers

there is a difference...

Pulpers and finishers are quite similar in appearance, but there is a distinct difference in their applications.

The pulper is designed to break up whole fruit so that the juices and pulp may be separated from seeds, skins and stems.  the breaking or macerating is accomplished by an impeller which forces fruit through a grid-like crusher partition.  Seeds and other waste are separated by the screen section.

This single separation may be sufficient for some applications.  In most cases, however, the pulp must be refined further.  That's where the finisher comes in.

The finisher is not equipped with an impeller or crusher partition.  It's screens, however, have much smaller perforations than the screens used in pulpers.  For this reason, the finisher efficiently separates tiny seeds and fibrous material from pulp and juices and discharges a highly refined, uniform product.

Pulpers are normally equipped with hopper inlets whereas finishers usually have pipe inlets.  While this is true in many cases, it cannot be used to distinguish between the two pieces of equipment because finishers are occasionally equipped with hoppers.  In fact, Langsenkamp pulpers are designed so that they may be quickly and easily converted for use as finishers.  Thus they provide greater versatility for more profitable operation.

If you have questions concerning the selection of pulpers or finishers, please email the following information to sales@warnerbodies.com.

1.  The raw product

2.  Treatment given product prior to pulper or finisher operation

3.  Desired character of end product.

4.  Quantity of raw product to be treated per hour.

We are happy to offer recommendations as to the type and size of equipment needed to meet your requirements economically and efficiently.