Nilma specializes in unique vegetable preparation equipment for small to medium size fresh cut operations.
 The main focus of Nilma equipment in North America is washing machines and centrifugal dryers, both
available in batch or continuous versions.  Furthermore, the Nilma line of equipment includes chopping
machines, small batch peelers and cooking equipment.  

Below is a general summary of the Nilma line:

ATIRMATIC CONTINUOUS VEGETABLE WASHER

All large catering establishments and food industries need to
process large quantities of fresh vegetables. This operation has
to be very quick and efficient. Nilma has developed a continuous
vegetable washing machine which is a technological
breakthrough in vegetable washing. With a unique washing
system, extremely high automation and excellent results
(bacteriological tested), ATIRMATIC is the perfect answer,
processing large quantities, giving high quality results all with
considerable labour savings. The following models are
available: ATIRMATIC ATRIMATIC 700

IDROMATIC CONTINUOUS AUTOMATIC DRYER

NILMA has recently introduced the IDROMATIC fully automatic
Continuous vegetable spin dryer, increasing  productivity and
eliminating manual handling! It is ideal for drying a complete
range of vegetables ranging from and delicate leafy vegetables,
like basil, to diced onions, peppers, and carrots. The spin dryer
includes automatic feed and discharge conveyors and an
automatic cleaning cycle. The motorized drying drum system is
electromechanical, while the of drying cycle is controlled by
programming a PLC.

MEDIUM WASHERS & DRYERS

ATIR SERIES OF VEGETABLE WASHERS
A perfect whirlpool.  The traditional way of washing
fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and frozen food is both
time consuming and usually does not guarantee
the removal of all unwanted insects and dirt. The
problem of washing large quantities without
damaging the structure and quality of vegetables,
salads, etc, is easily solved with our ATIR range of
machines. We have carefully researched the
various problems and have developed a system
which uses an adjustable whirl or vortex with
constant clear water. The water penetrates the
product in depth and gets rid of all the impurities
even from the most irregular of vegetables like
spinach. We offer five models of ATIR to meet the
varying demands and customer requirements. We
have a machine for each size of undertaking from
100 to above 1000 people. Our specialized
technology and engineering ensures good results
within a cycle time of 2 to 3 minutes. The following
models are available: ATIR I ATIR II ATIR III ATIR I
Tilting ATIR II Tilting

IDROVER SERIES OF VEGETABLE DRYERS
“WHEN FRESHNESS MEANS SAVING”
NILMA knows that time is valuable. For caterers it is very
important to dry within a few seconds any kind of vegetables, by
keeping unaltered the natural freshness and without damaging
the most delicate leaves. Besides, only if vegetables are
completely dry, it is possible to save salad dressings. These are
the aims that NILMA wanted to reach with IDROVER machines.
IDROVER handles vegetables in a delicate way, while the
machine itself is sturdy, being made of stainless steel. It is easy
to operate and safe, being equipped with an automatic lid
locking device - as per European standards - and with a self-
braking motor. The machine is available in two models: one for
high capacities and the other smaller and cheaper. Nilma knows
the problems referred to time and consumptions and this is why
it happens so often that Nilma quick solves them. The following
models are available: IDROVER 40 IDROVER 50

SMALL WASHERS & DRYERS

TURBOVER SERIES OF VEGETABLE WASHERS
Within 3 minutes TURBOVER can expertly wash up to
10lbs. of lettuce or other leaf vegetables and up to 35lbs. of
heavy vegetables, fruit, fish, or meat.  Dirt, chemicals, grubs
and larvae are attacked by the turbulent water which can be
adjusted for intensity. Even the smallest impurities are
removed through holes in the sides and the base of the
drum. These are just some of the features which have
made the TURBOVER such a success in restaurants and
other catering establishments. TURBOVER’S special
characteristics include: . washing can be regulated
according to the type of food or to cope with lightly or heavily
soiled vegetables; - it is adaptable, hygienic and safe; -
unlike hand washing it does not suffer from tiredness or
from cold hands; - it washes thoroughly penetrating totally
leafy vegetables; - it can be used to thaw out deep frozen
foods; - it is cost effective, fully automatic, allowing staff to
concentrate on other tasks; - it operates with a single-
phase voltage and is cheap to run; - no special installation
is required; - its shape and size allow it to be conveniently
positioned in the kitchen. TURBOVER is simple to operate
but is well built to exacting engineering standards, it needs
no special maintenance or care and is recommended for
establishments requiring up to 100 meals at each sitting.
For larger establishment we have our ATIR range of
vegetable washing machines which cater for every need.

TURBOIDREX WASHER-DRYER COMBO
FAST AND ECONOMICAL
Designed for restaurants, hotels and small cateerers,
TURBOIDREX offers a system for washing and drying fruits
and vegetables, which is economical and convenient from
every point of view. The same technological principles of Atir
series - the washing system based on an adjustable
whirpool of constantly clean water - let TURBOIDREX have a
very high operating speed. In fact, the machine completes
its cycle in less than five minutes, both as regards washing
and drying. The whirpool intensity can be adjusted,
according to the product delicacy. Thoroughness of
treatment and hygienic safety standards are common to
both the operating phases: in this way, even the most
delicate leaves retain their original freshness. The spin
rdyer gets rid of all the water used for washing. The result is
not only a perfectly dry product, but also an appreciable
saving in dressings. TURBOIDREX takes up very little room
- the cover can be used even as a working surface - and is
very easy to operate. Moreover, being fully automatic,
TURBOIDREX allows great saving in labour and energy
costs. Lastly, TURBOIDREX is also available without spin
dryer, in the TURBOVER version.

PIONEER POTATO PEELING LINE
A complete peeling system for high output requirements
The "PIONEER INTEGRATED SYSTEM" features a high
productivity combined with a considerable ease of handling:
one peeling assembly allows processing big amounts of
potatoes reducing fatigue, down time and space
requirements, resulting in a quick, rational work flow. The
work sequence starts at the feeding hopper: the potatoes
are lifted up by a special elevator and conveyed to the
peeler. Then they are automatically peeled and washed,
until dumped into the finishing vat for the final operation.
During the last phase, the potatoes are placed on a special
chute and collected in a suitable trolley. The "Pioneer
Integrated System" is available in two versions, i.e. with one
or two potato peeling machines, for an output of 1400 and
2500 lbs/hour of finished product, respectively. An effective
quick preparation system which results in labour saving,
and a more economical management of the catering
business. The following models are available: PIONEER
SYSTEM BI-DIRECTIONAL PIONEER SYSTEM
MONODIRECTIONAL

ONION PEELING MACHINE

MAXIM ONION PEELING MACHINE
Fast operation is an important aspect
Maxim has been specifically designed to peel onions
automatically. All you have to do is to load the feeding
hopper (up to seven Kg of product) and set the peeling time
on the timer. As onions are processed, a water jet instantly
eliminates the skins. A stainless steel filter provided
underneath the machine drain prevents the floor drain from
jamming with product waste. Thanks to its fine abrasive
disk, Maxim peels delicately without damaging the product.
The automatic onion peeler is another solution offered by
Nilma to food processing requirements, ensuring excellent
performance and savings in labour and running costs.

GARLIC PEELING MACHINE

BOXER GARLIC PEELING MACHINE

The only way to avoid an unpleasant waste of time
Our garlic peeler BOXER has been designed to peel garlic
in a quick, delicate manner and to minimize manual
operations. Garlic peeling is, in fact, one of the most
annoying and unpleasant operation in the kitchens of
catering establishments. After the cloves have been opened
by hand, the operator will load the machine (up to 12lbs. per
load): our BOXER will quickly, softy peel each clove and
immediately discharge the peel. This will be done within a
pre-set time, and will save up to 90% of the time normally
required for manual peeling. A high level of hygiene is
ensured thanks to the abrasive disk, which can be easily
taken off and washed with water in a few seconds.