Fstsort compact grading machine suitable for various fruits and small orchards. Electronic weight sorting, 5+1 exits, 15k–16k pcs/h, ±2g accuracy. Saves labor, gentle handling, budget-friendly.
During the apple planting process, the size, shape, color and quality of fruits vary. Traditional manual sorting is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also due to the influence of human factors, the sorting results may be inconsistent, resulting in uneven product quality.
For small and medium-sized orchards， manual fruit sorting remains a major bottleneck — time-consuming， inconsistent， and increasingly costly as labor shortages deepen. With the global fruit sorting machinery market projected to reach $2.06 billion by 2032 （CAGR 7.28%）， automated solutions are no longer exclusive to large packhouses. Enter the compact apple grading machine from Fstsort — a disc-type electronic weight sorter designed specifically for growers who need efficiency without breaking the bank.
Compared with large equipment, small apple sorting machines have a compact design, small footprint, low energy consumption, and are suitable for the production needs of small and medium-sized orchards. In addition, the investment cost of small apple sorting machines is lower, but they are not inferior in sorting efficiency and accuracy, making them an ideal choice for small and medium orchards.
If you are looking for a sorting device that can meet the needs of orchards, consider Fstsort's small apple sorting machine, which will be a powerful assistant for the development of your orchard.
Fstsort's apple grading machine use electronic weight sorting technology with a compace layout, ideal for small to medium packing lines.
Component:
1.Hopper & Elevator - Workers pour apples into the hopper; the elevator conveys them upward at a controllable speed. The elevation height can be adjusted to fit different packing line layouts, reducing manual lifting.
2.Transportation Belt - Transfers apples smoothly from the elevator to the sorting disc or weighing cups. Speed‑adjustable to ensure a single‑layer arrangement, preventing overlapping or bumping.
3.Controlling Screen - Touchscreen interface for setting weight grades, outlet numbers, operating speed, etc. Displays real‑time sorting count, efficiency, and fault alerts – easy to read and operate.
4.Grading Exit / Packing Table - Apples are discharged through different outlets according to weight results. Each outlet can be connected directly to a packing table, allowing workers to pack quickly into boxes or trays – no extra handle
Specification
Parameter | Reference Range |
|---|---|
Capacity | 15,000-16,000 pcs/h |
Number of grades | 5+1 exits |
Weighing range | 30 – 500 g |
Accuracy | ±2 g |
Footprint | Compact (circular design) |
Power | 1.37kw |
Dimension(mm) | 4775*4635*1380 |
The rotary weight sorter uses a rotating disc to feed apples to weighing cups. It is compact and
affordable, ideal for small to medium packers.
Best for:
1.Small to medium apple packers
2.Limited floor space
3.Budget-conscious buyers
✅Gentle handling – low drop height, soft weighing cups.
Same Machine， More Fruits： The Peach Advantage
Why Peaches Need a Different Approach
Peaches are delicate. Unlike apples， a peach can be bruised from a drop as low as 30 cm. Traditional roller graders and cup sizers can cause micro‑bruising that reduces shelf life and market value.
Fstsort‘s disc sorter is engineered for gentleness：
1.Low drop height – minimal falling distance
2.Soft padding – on elevator, connecting plates, and packing tables
3.Fruit-friendly design – gentle handling from infeed to outlet
We do not recommend roller graders or cup sizers for peaches-electronic weighing with soft padding is the safest method.This rotary (turntable) grader is
compact and ideal for small or medium scale peach packing lines.
Why packers actually buy it
1.Gentle by design — low drop height + soft cups + padded transfer points,minimize the bruising
2.Saves labor — one person feeds, machine sorts into 5–6 weight grades. Frees your team for other harvest tasks.
3.Economical — half the price of large linear graders. No expensive installation. No hidden costs.
4.Plug & play — runs on single-phase power (optional), ships pre-tested. Set it up, turn it on, start sorting.
5.Suitable for various fruits - apples, peaches, avocados, citrus,plums, passion fruit, etc.
From ”interesting” to ”I need one”. If you are interested in our apple rotary weight sorter and peach rotary electronic sorter, or other fruit & vegetable processing machines, please contact us.