FAM STUMABO Updated Potato Machine Infeed Chute
The redesign for the SureTec 240P allows processors to handle larger produce and reduces the need for specialized setup labor.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Manufacturing
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FAM STUMABO has released an improved infeed chute for its SureTec 240P potato processing machine that expands the maximum product input diameter from 110 mm to 200 mm. This hardware upgrade aims to accommodate larger sweet potatoes while simplifying machine configuration for operators.
Why it matters
This design update targets two specific operational pain points: the need to process larger produce and the ongoing difficulty in finding or training skilled technical personnel for precision equipment setup. By shifting to a modular configuration system, operators can reduce downtime and minimize the risk of human error during production line changeovers.
The updated infeed system increases the maximum product input diameter to 200 mm, up from the previous 110 mm limit. This change maintains the unit's existing 240 mm maximum length capacity while integrating a slipper clutch and slip detection system for component protection.
The players
FAM STUMABO
A global manufacturer specializing in industrial cutting equipment and processing machinery for the food production industry.
The details
The new chute uses contoured guides to orient potatoes into the drum for consistent cutting into French fries, dice, or slices. Operators utilize the SureCut Unit, which allows components to be pre-assembled and preset away from the main machine. This approach reduces the reliance on specialized staff to perform manual adjustments during the production cycle, while the clutch system protects the machinery during potential jams.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: FAM STUMABO released the updated infeed chute design.
November 29 to December 1, 2026: The updated machine will be exhibited at Interpom in Kortrijk, Belgium.
Market Landscape
This release continues a trend of hardware modularization seen across the food processing machinery sector. By standardizing component setup, equipment manufacturers are attempting to mitigate the operational risks associated with persistent skilled-labor shortages in industrial manufacturing.
Operators currently running SureTec 240P units should evaluate their existing product mix to determine if the 200 mm input capacity justifies a hardware upgrade. Consider the potential reduction in setup labor costs against the capital investment required to adopt the new SureCut component system.
The takeaway
The transition to pre-assembled, modular components serves as a strategic response to the difficulty of retaining specialized technical staff. Owners should review their equipment changeover logs to see if moving toward off-machine assembly could lower their downtime and training requirements.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by FreshFruitPortal.
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