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Juice collection

Part of the Collection section. Collector bodies and outlet tubing that route juice to third-party tanks/pumps, and provide a reverse-flow CIP path.

Introduction

The juice collectors capture juice exiting the filter tube slots and route it out of the machine through sanitary tubing and quick-connect interfaces. The collectors are also intended to support a reverse-flow CIP mode that flushes cleaning fluid back through the filter tubes and out the plug cutters.

Colour key & components

Key components and intent (colours may vary across CAD figures).

Figures

Collector figures are currently shown in the Collection main gallery. Add dedicated closeups here later (tube callouts, quick-connect fittings, and T-valve plumbing).

• Add figure: tube size callouts (main body OD, outlet OD/ID) and welded fitting types.
• Add figure: downstream quick-connect + ribbed hose adapter example part and how it mates to rubber hose.
• Add figure: CIP plumbing schematic (T-valve, check valves, flow direction).

Discussion

Rough design & intent

• Forward flow — Juice exits through filter tube slots into the collector body and then out through the outlet tube to third-party tanks/pumps.
• Standard tube sizes — Current concept uses 304 stainless tube sizes selected for availability (main body ~57 mm OD; outlet sized for common quick-connect and hose hardware).

CIP concept (reverse flow)

• Switching — A T-valve is used to select between “juice out” vs “CIP fluid in”.
• Flow direction — CIP fluid enters via the outlet tube and floods the collector chamber, then flows through the filter tube and exits out the plug cutter centreline to flush the slots and internal passages.

Known issues & risks

• Cleaning dead zones — Contractor to identify any stagnant regions in collector geometry where pulp could accumulate and propose drain/flush improvements.
• Connection standards — Need to pick a consistent CN-available quick-connect standard (Tri-Clamp or equivalent) and seal materials compatible with CIP chemicals.

Questions for contractor

1. Recommend CN-available sanitary/quick-connect standard(s) and specific tube sizes (OD/ID) to meet flow and cleanability requirements.
2. Validate the reverse-flow CIP concept and propose required valves/check valves, pressure limits, and maintenance/cleaning protocol.
3. Propose a robust, serviceable ribbed hose adapter and quick-connection strategy for the outlet tube (include sourcing options in China).

Interfaces

• Input: Juice from filter tube slots.
• Output: Outlet tube to third-party plumbing; CIP inlet path in reverse-flow mode.
• Mount: Collectors mount on the collection mount plate and interface with static peeler/collector geometry.

Interfaces and tolerances

Known interfaces and tolerances. Links go to related subsystems.

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