The Lockwood VACS-8 is a complete potato handling and cleaning systems that efficiently remove rocks, dirt, vines and other debris effortlessly!
The VACS-8 is designed with a range of amazing features:
- • Complete system includes vacuum chamber, cleaning table, containment center and air supply unit
- • Complete system includes vacuum chamber, cleaning table, containment center and air supply unit
- • 48" potato discharge conveyor
- • Collection conveyors for both dirt and stones to one discharge point
- • Containment unit for collection of fine dirt and debris (vines, corn cobs, stalks, ect)
- • Provides a clean and noise-free work environment for employees
- • High efficiency backward inclined fan
- • 170 HP Cummins engine power plant (Optional electric motor drive available)
- • Hydraulic activated clutch for remote start up
- • Central control panel with remote access to air supply unit
- • Patent Pending
- • 96 inch wide stone table for preliminary dirt and rock removal
- • 96 inch wide vacuum chamber for stone, clod, vines, corn cobs and stalk removal
- • 460 volt 3 PH VFD controlled motors on all tables & conveyors for maximum efficiency
- • 5,000 hundred weight per hour capacity
How does the VACS-8 work?
The air chamber first cleans the debris by flowing the load over a full-width cleaning table to remove excess dirt, vines and corn stalks.
The remaining contents moves into the high-flow air chamber that efficiently elevates the potatoes into a high stream of air, lifting them onto the discharge conveyer while allowing the stones to continue through, removing them from your potatoes.