Classic and Smart

The Pellenc harvesting system, characterized by the oval shape of its picking rods which are actuated at both ends, has a condensing zone at the vegetation entry point, an adjustable length active zone making the machine adaptable to all vineyards, grape varieties and types of trellising, and a widening exit zone at the rear which ensures that the vegetation is released gently. This is the only harvesting principle that ensures a constant distance between the left and right picking rods, guaranteeing damage-free shaking. Several models are available: Classic (mechanical shaking) or Smart (hydraulic shaking) and Selectiv’ on-board Process (hulling and sorting table).


Reception, conveying cleaning and Sorter

The Pellenc grape harvester is equipped with two catcher plate ramps that form the watertight base of the head. The angle of each ramp can be adjusted, and each includes several pairs of catcher trays mounted on elastic hinges. They are closely overlapped to ensure that they slide along smoothly and do not damage the vine trunks. The catcher plates are very resistant to impact and wear.Reception and conveying of the crop is by means of endless belts fitted with top cleats located on each side of the machine.

The “open structure” Pellenc Patent makes it possible to eject foreign bodies and avoid blockages. An alarm is activated to give a warning if a blockage occurs. All parts of the machine that come into contact with the harvest are made of stainless steel or food-grade material.

The conveyors can also operate in reverse and direction, and their speed can be synchronized with the forward speed and the size of the crop. As soon as the grapes arrive on the conveyor belts, they are cleaned in a fall zone to avoid suction of juice, by two fans equipped with cane grinders with interchangeable blades. The rotational speed of the Fans that are driven by hydraulic motors can be adjusted from the driver’s station. Once the grapes have been cleaned, they are collected in bins, the capacity of which varies according to the model. The bins are equipped with Augers to distribute the load evenly. The hydraulic components are protected by a set of covers and casings in order to protect the harvest from contamination in case of a leak. The «open structure» design also makes cleaning and maintenance operations much easier.

The Sorter comprises a grid-type continuous conveyor. It separates the juice, the grapes and whole bunches. It is located directly at the exit of the elevator conveyors. Two suction fans are located on the rear conveyor chute that completely remove all the leaves while retaining all the juice.