The Winterwood is an advanced automatic analyzer designed for batch testing of firmness, size, and optional color in fruits and vegetables. It is specifically optimized for soft, smooth-skinned fruits and uses the Durofel sensor tip for accurate firmness measurement.
The system features interchangeable turntables with configurations for different fruit sizes, including 32 cups (blueberries) and 20 cups (cherries, cranberries, grapes, olives).
Key Features
- Durofel Standard: measures firmness on a 0–100 scale
- Windows Software: includes a lightweight version of Microsoft Excel for data storage, batch analysis, and report generation; automatic USB connection enables plug-and-play operation
- High-Precision Sensor Head: equipped with stepper motors for accurate and repeatable firmness measurements
- Size Measurement: determines diameter based on motor steps at probe position; accuracy adjustable via “initial size” parameter depending on fruit placement
- Optional Color Measurement: spectrophotometer with six wavelengths for light intensity analysis
- Statistics: number of samples, average, and standard deviation
- Interchangeable Turntables / Trays: configurable options for different fruit sizes:
- 10 cups (larger fruits)
- 20 cups (cherries, cranberries, grapes, olives)
- 32 cups (blueberries)
- Interchangeable Tips: fruit-specific tips available (e.g., tip “10” for apricots and tomatoes, tip “25” for cherries and blueberries)
- Ceramic Microparticle Tip: ensures high precision and durability
- Continuous Testing: allows uninterrupted batch testing with sample replacement during operation
- Maintenance-Free: designed for reliable lifetime operation; calibration can be verified via built-in double-check system (100% reading on a hard flat surface confirms accuracy)
- Warranty: 2 years
Applications
- Batch Testing for Soft Fruits: firmness, size, and optional color analysis for blueberries, cherries, cranberries, and similar produce
- Continuous Testing: efficient batch processing with minimal downtime
- Quality Control & Classification: statistical analysis for batch averaging and grading
- Color and Size Analysis: expanded quality assessment with optional spectrophotometer
