The BG2-5.5 shredder is manufactured by internationally renowned Voran, suppliers of fruit processing equipment since 1925. It is suitable for grinding various foodstuffs including vegetables, bread, nuts, some fruits and organic waste, including biogenic reusable material such as leftover food, vegetable scraps, etc. It also can grate cheese or spices, and crush corn or grain (coarse grind only).
Capacity of up to 4,500kg per hour for wet foodstuffs; and up to 600kg per hour for dry foodstuffs
A robust shredder supplied with kit for wet materials
Foodstuffs are fed manually into the hopper, shredded by a heavy duty blade, and discharged through a perforated screen which resembles a grater
Interchangeable grinding tools & perforation screens (graters) can be easily swapped for different perforation sizes, allowing you to produce grounds or gratings of the optimum consistency for your application
A plastic collection trough is available (available separately to fit under the shredder
Supplied with a 16 amp, 5 pin plug
NB If you are processing pomaceous fruits, please discuss this with us, as we supply models of Voran mills specifically for them, as listed in the Mills - Apple category.
Please call us on 01404 892100 to discuss your milling requirements.
See the 'Voran' tab below for customer Case Studies.
Application
Suitable for the following foodstuffs:
Vegetables
Bread - light and dark leftover bread & rolls
Baked goods
Nuts (unroasted)
Cheese
Cereals & grains (coarse grind only)
Some fruits (dried or undried) - NB If you are processing fruits, please discuss this with us, as we supply other models
Biogenic reusable materials, e.g., leftover food, vegetable scraps, for optimal result at biogas facilities
Features
Large filling funnel with integrated splash guard & bulk ring for light bulk solids
Hinged milling chamber for accessibility - with quick lock & safety switch
Robust adjustable feet with vibration dampers
Bag spring (for holding bread bag - optional extra)
3m cable with external vibration resistant switch & plug
Grinding tool:
Quickly interchangeable 3 part grinding tool consisting of carving blade, perforated screen and 6 wing ejector
Large oscillating weight for quieter operation
Perforated screens:
Large screen area for low heating
2, 3, 5, 8 & 12 mm screens for a range of consistencies
Quickly and easily interchangeable without tools
Adjustable screen guide
Sealing ring
Specification
Capacity: up to 4,500 kg per hour for wet materials & up to 600 kg per hour for dry materials
Dimensions: Width 725 x Depth 690 x Height 1520 mm
Weight: 75kg
YouTube
Shown in use with loaves of bread: Shown in use with bread rolls:
Voran
Established in 1925, Voran is the market leader in commercial fruit processing equipment.
We have been supplying Voran equipment since 1987. Here are the reasons why we choose Voran for their presses, mills and reception equipment:
Their extensive specialist experience in apple processing (coming up to 100 years)
Voran's presses are designed to achieve excellent juice yields from fresh and stored fruit (up to 80%, depending on model, fruit variety and fruit quality) for optimised raw juice quality (freshness, flavour, aroma & structure) and low juice turbidity
Their equipment is of high build quality and extremely robust - there are many Voran presses in the UK over 20 years old which are still giving good service today
Their presses and mills are designed for fast juice collection for minimal oxidation
Their range is modular and process-based
They manufacture in-house at their site in Austria and so are in full control of the manufacturing process
Their manufacturing processes are optimised to produce high quality equipment through stringent quality assurance
They operate via ISO 9001 quality assurance standards and are TÜV AUSTRIA certified
Their commitment to product development in response to the needs of juice producers and market trends has been demonstrated year on year
Voran’s original vision was to trade with integrity and to engender trust - these core values have remained fundamental to the success of the company
The Voran Range
The Voran range covers all scales of production and includes the equipment below:
Advice on the appropriate equipment for you – taking budget, space, desired throughput, labour, etc. into consideration
Competitive prices
Advice on integrating new equipment into existing schemes
Trade-in options for your used (Voran) equipment
Advice on layout of equipment, power/water requirements in your building, etc.
Equipment thoroughly tested prior to dispatch by our experienced team of Vigo engineers
Conversion to single-phase power where required
Vigo engineers install & commission on site and provide training to you and your staff where necessary
Comprehensive 2 year parts and labour warranty on Voran presses, backed up by Vigo engineers
Maintenance & full technical backup and support from our mobile engineers
Good stock of spare parts
Case Studies
The Case Studies below represent a small sample of the hundreds of presses we have supplied over the years [NB: More case studies are listed in the Cider & Juice category of Case Studies]:
If you're looking to upgrade your fruit processing system, or start from scratch, please call us on 01404 892100 and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.
CAREFULLY SELECTED MANUFACTURERS
We have been supplying producers in the drink industry since 1984. We work with renowned manufacturers throughout Europe and in America to bring you robust and efficient production and processing equipment, backed up by our team of Vigo engineers. The manufacturer listed above is just one example. See our Manufacturerspage for a list / more information on the manufacturers we are proud to work with.