VR Food Equipment, Inc.

VR Food Equipment, Inc. VR Food Equipment, Inc., was established in 1987 by Steve Von Rhedey to meet the food processing needs of fruit and vegetable processors in North America.

🔍 Double the Precision. Maximize Your Yield.The Protec Dual AI Optical Sorter is engineered to deliver exceptional sorti...
07/16/2026

🔍 Double the Precision. Maximize Your Yield.

The Protec Dual AI Optical Sorter is engineered to deliver exceptional sorting performance for potato processors looking to improve product quality and increase efficiency.

With advanced dual-camera technology and intelligent defect detection, the Dual AI accurately identifies and removes unwanted defects, foreign material, and off-grade product—all while maximizing good product recovery.

Key Benefits:
âś… Superior defect detection and removal
âś… Increased product yield and profitability
âś… High-capacity processing with consistent accuracy
âś… Reduced labor requirements and operating costs
âś… Built for reliable, around-the-clock performance

When every potato counts, the Protec Dual AI helps you deliver the quality your customers expect while improving your bottom line.

Interested in learning how the Protec Dual AI can optimize your processing line? Contact us today to schedule a demonstration or discuss your application.

DUAL AI Precision Optical SorterThe Dual AI sorter combines extreme flexibility with a user-friendly interface, making i...
06/04/2026

DUAL AI Precision Optical Sorter

The Dual AI sorter combines extreme flexibility with a user-friendly interface, making it accessible to any operator. It seamlessly transitions between fresh, frozen, and dried products with one-touch recipe changes. Designed for easy cleaning and low cost of ownership, Dual AI provides a high-efficiency inspection solution for both small and large-scale food processing operations

Intuitive Operation: User-friendly touchscreen interface with one-touch recipe changes.

Versatile Performance: Sorts fresh, frozen, and dried products, both whole and diced.

Operational Efficiency: Quick sanitization and low maintenance costs.

Scalable Solution: Perfect for food processors ranging from small startups to large industrial plants.

Up to 50 Tons / Hour For Dual 600 AI

Up to 100 Tons / Hour For Dual 1200 AI

Powered by advanced AI and Machine Learning, this sorter uses high-speed cameras to identify and remove foreign materials with precise air jets. Product changeovers are fast and seamless, maintaining peak performance without interruption.

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https://www.vrfoodequipment.com/product-category/protec/

The filling roller conveyor and the head movement capability allow the drum filling sequence in row and avoid the use of...
06/02/2026

The filling roller conveyor and the head movement capability allow the drum filling sequence in row and avoid the use of a rotary table

Fast head block detachment for easy and quick maintenance

Automatic switch to one head running

Automatic head stroke limiter for safety bin/drum operations

The machine is equipped with an automatic CIP system without the need of manual intervention by the operator for CIP hose connection

The machine can be equipped with an automatic bag feeding system and it can process also products having a ph higher than 4.5 with the optional sanitizer kit

Filling is done by magnetic or mass flow meter. The machine is also prepared for load cells with corresponding label printer

It can also fill bins with thick liquids through special equipment to avoid creases in the bag during fillingThe filler is a double-head aseptic filler designed for the efficient and hygienic filling of 4 x 220-litres drums or 1000 kg bin.

The main features of SLIDEX 2H.B Aseptic Filler are:

Double Head, 4 x 220 Drum arranged on pallet or 1000 kg bin

Available also as single filling head version SLIDEX 1H.B model
The empty/full pallets are conveyed through motorized roller conveyors

The filling head moves on 2 axis to reach the drum position, together with the forward/backward pallet movement

The modular-concept machine, via kit, can also use 3-5-10-20 l bags in manual mode.

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https://www.vrfoodequipment.com/product/slidex-2h-b-model/

VR Food Equipment, Inc. & Protec Optical Sorters will be travelling to different area of North America in May. Are you l...
04/06/2026

VR Food Equipment, Inc. & Protec Optical Sorters will be travelling to different area of North America in May. Are you looking for Optical Sorting Solutions built with AI Technology? Let us know how we can assist you and possibly visit your facility!

https://www.vrfoodequipment.com/product-category/protec/

FreeField SLIDEX SeriesIn the evolution of the aseptic field, the birth of the SLIDEX Series Aseptic Filler is the resul...
03/12/2026

FreeField SLIDEX Series

In the evolution of the aseptic field, the birth of the SLIDEX Series Aseptic Filler is the result of long-standing experience gained over decades.

The final result is an optimized system for aseptic filling of a wide range of food and beverage products under aseptic conditions into appropriate containers:

3-5-10-20 litres bags or single 220 litres drum

4Ă—220 litres drums or 1000 litres bin

The design of the SLIDEX Aseptic Filler is conceived for filling pre-sterilized bags with 1-inch nozzles, equipped with snap caps, compatible with steam sterilization and can be easily configured for a various range of spouts and caps.

The filling machine can easily handle filling flows of up to 8,000 liters per hour per filling head.

The versatility of the filler allows working on a wide range of products, ranging from low viscosity to high viscosity products, characterized by a pH lower than 4.5 (high acid products).

The filler handles also Low Acid products through the sanitizer dosing kit.

The filler can also handle products containing particles up to 15 mm in size.

MAIN FEATURES

Automatic fast opening of the filling chamber without manual direct action on the filling head, activated by a command on the control panel for inspection or cleaning.

Capping/uncapping movement done without rotary actuators, in favor of stability and mechanical durability.

Fast head block detachment for easy and quick maintenance.

Improved safety thanks to the filling chamber bottom design, reducing the contact temperature for the operator.

Double sterilizing nozzle for greater efficiency.

4x220kg drums/1000kg bins version features automatic positioning and engaging of the CIP/SIP pipe (no operator intervention).

The filler has been validated in compliance with FDA requirements for low acid application.

🍇 Exciting news! VR Food Equipment, Inc. is now the proud representative of Protec Sorting Equipment in North America. O...
02/02/2026

🍇 Exciting news! VR Food Equipment, Inc. is now the proud representative of Protec Sorting Equipment in North America. Our office in Farmington, NY will be your go-to source for all service, sales, and parts for the innovative X-TRI optical sorting machine. Harnessing cutting-edge Machine Learning and AI technology, this machine guarantees top-notch sorting for wine grapes. Contact us today to learn more about this revolutionary equipment!

The X-TRI optical sorting machine by Protec leverages advanced Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technologies to deliver high-performance sorting for wine grapes. ​

Equipped with high-speed, high-resolution cameras and powerful LED lighting, it inspects and grades products with precision, separating suitable grapes from unwanted materials using air-jet technology. ​

Designed for flexibility, ease of use, and low maintenance, the X-TRI features a user-friendly touch screen interface, remote connectivity, and Industry 4.0 compatibility, making it ideal for both small and large-scale wine production.

Capacities:

Model 50 for 5 tons per hour
Model 100 for 10 tons per hour
Model 150 for 15 tons per hour
Contact us today if you are interested in learning more about the Protec Sorting equipment. We would be happy to share some video with you and more detailed information. Send us an email at [email protected]

Address

5801 County Road 41
Farmington, NY
14425

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13155318133

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