Corn Huskers: 4, 8, 12 and 16-Lane Models
Husk left on the cob becomes a cutter reject and rework by hand. Size the huskers to the cutters so clean cobs reach the cutting hall.
- 4, 8, 12 and 16-lane models; more lanes, higher capacity
- Husking rolls grip and remove the husks
- Husks drop to waste conveyors
Husker models
Bigtem huskers come in 4, 8, 12 and 16-lane models, each with higher capacity than the last. Husking rolls grip and remove the husks, and an even feeder spreads cobs across the lanes. Husks drop to waste conveyors. Pair the huskers with automatic corn cutters at up to 130 ears/min per cutter.
Sweet corn husker at a glance
| Item | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Lane models | 4, 8, 12 and 16-lane; more lanes give higher capacity |
| Single-lane | Not offered |
| Process role | Remove husks before cutting so clean cobs reach the cutting hall |
| Feed | Even feeder spreads cobs across the lanes |
| Husking | Husking rolls grip and remove the husks |
| Waste | Husks drop to waste conveyors |
| Paired with | Automatic corn cutters at up to 130 ears/min per cutter |
| Who it is for | Canners and IQF freezers (processed corn); see the sweet corn processing line |
Corn husker questions
Does Bigtem make an 8-lane corn husker?
Yes. Bigtem huskers come in 4, 8, 12 and 16-lane models, including an 8-lane husker. More lanes give higher capacity.
Which husker sizes are available?
4, 8, 12 and 16-lane models. There is no single-lane husker.
How do I choose between 4, 8, 12 and 16-lane huskers?
More lanes give higher capacity. Bigtem sizes the huskers to the automatic corn cutters (up to 130 ears/min per cutter) so clean cobs reach the cutting hall without flooding or starving the cutters.
Why does husking matter for the cutter?
Husk left on the cob makes the automatic cutter reject it, and rejects go to rework on hand-feed cutters.
Are Bigtem corn huskers for fresh-pack or processed corn?
For processed corn: canning and IQF freezing. See the sweet corn processing line and the sweet corn line page.
Related: Sweet corn processing lines · Automatic corn cutter · Sweet corn line · Cutting machines
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