{"id":4007,"date":"2026-08-11T16:33:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T14:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jongejans.com\/?post_type=cases&p=4007"},"modified":"2026-08-18T15:19:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T13:19:21","slug":"windshifting-verhoogt-de-capaciteit-bij-waterman-onions","status":"publish","type":"cases","link":"https:\/\/jongejans.com\/en\/cases\/windshifting-verhoogt-de-capaciteit-bij-waterman-onions\/","title":{"rendered":"Windshifting Increases Capacity at Waterman Onions"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Waterman Onions in Emmeloord, we recently installed and optimised windshifting on a Flikweert Divider with an impressive working width of 2,400 mm. The goal was to improve the pre-cleaning process and make better use of the machine\u2019s available capacity.<\/p>\n

The windshifting system removes skins, foliage, and loose sand before the onions continue into the production line. By separating these materials at an early stage, less unnecessary volume is carried through the rest of the process. This results in a cleaner, more consistent product flow and enables the equipment further down the line to operate more efficiently.<\/p>\n

Correct airflow is essential to achieve the best result. Across a working width of 2,400 mm, the air must be distributed evenly and adjusted precisely. The airflow needs to be strong enough to remove skins, foliage, and loose sand, while ensuring that the onions remain stable and follow the intended path through the machine.<\/p>\n

For this project, the windshifting system was carefully fine-tuned to match the product flow and operating conditions at Waterman Onions. The right balance between air volume, airflow direction, product distribution, and processing speed was crucial. This application-specific adjustment allows the divider to perform consistently across its full working width.<\/p>\n