An Australian packer was struggling. Supermarket orders were growing. Export demand was rising. But their manual sorting line couldn't keep up. They needed more throughput, better consistency, and lower labor costs. They chose Fstsort's cherry tomato sorting line—and the results changed their operation.
The Australian Customer Story
A few months ago, one of our Australian customers faced a problem familiar to many packers: rising demand, but a sorting line that couldn’t handle the volume.
Their manual process was slow. Workers sorted cherry tomatoes by hand, one by one. As orders from supermarkets and export markets grew, the line became a bottleneck. They needed a solution that could process more fruit per hour, deliver consistent grading, and reduce labor costs—all without compromising quality.
They chose Fstsort's cherry tomato sorting line.
How the Sorting Line Works
The Fstsort cherry tomato sorting line handles the entire journey from field to pack in one continuous flow:
Stage | Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
1. Feeding | Hopper with elevator | Gently feeds cherry tomatoes into the line at a controlled rate |
2. Cleaning | Water pipe / bubble washing tank | Removes dirt and field debris |
3. Grading | Roller size grader | Sorts by diameter with adjustable precision—each size to its own outlet |
4. Weighing & packing | Weighing and packaging system | Controls output according to customer specifications |
The same size or diameter cherry tomatoes are consistently delivered to the same outlet, where a weighing and packaging system controls output according to customer needs.
Optional: Automatic Filling System for Small-Weight Packs
For packers who need to fill small-weight packs—such as 250g or 500g consumer clamshells—an automatic filling system can be integrated into the line.
The system automatically fills boxes or trays to precise weight without manual intervention. This eliminates the need for additional workers at the packing stage, reduces human error, and ensures every pack meets the same weight specification—pack after pack.
Whether you need standard weight packs or small-weight consumer packs, the automatic filling system adapts to your requirements.
What Makes This Line Different
· Adjustable diameter grading — Sort cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and tamarillos by size with precision
· Variable speed control — Adjust the sorting pace to match your daily volume and fruit condition
· Automatic filling option — Eliminates manual weighing for small-weight packs when integrated
· Minimal labor — The entire line requires only 4–5 workers to operate
The Results
For the Australian customer, the transformation was immediate:
Metric | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
Workers required | Dozens | 4–5 |
Grading consistency | Inconsistent | Uniform |
Packing accuracy | Manual errors | Precise weight control |
Market value | Mixed sizes | Consistent appearance, higher demand |
Built for Real Packing Houses
The Fstsort cherry tomato grader handles cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, dates, kumquat, and tamarillos—as well as other small round fruits of similar size and shape.
Each function can be used independently or combined into a complete post-harvest line. Whether you need just the sizer or the full washing-grading-packing solution, the system adapts to your operation.
Explore the full specifications on our cherry tomato grading machine page →