ACE Food Systems · USA · CAN · MX

Equipment solutions for nut & food processing.

From standalone machines to integrated processing lines, ACE provides practical equipment, engineering coordination, and responsive support for modern food-processing operations.

Explore equipmentDiscuss your project

Existing customer? Get technical support →

ACE processing lines in operationReceiving → packaging, one integration partner
10Equipment categories, combining into complete lines
6,000lbs/hrContinuous drying capacity, multi-stage airflow
24hPreliminary proposal turnaround, one business day
3Countries served, USA, Canada & Mexico

Specifications shown are for reference only and are finalized during project engineering.

About ACE

From standalone equipment to integrated processing lines, ACE helps nut and food processors improve efficiency, product quality, and plant performance, with engineering coordination and long-term support, not one-time equipment sales.

Practical equipment · Complete processing solutions · Engineering · Support

One unified ACE equipment and engineering platform. Featured product families include BGG pecan crackers, broader SRT processing equipment, and selected equipment solutions, coordinated from our Fabens, Texas office and supported across North America.

The ACE Food Systems team at our Fabens, Texas facility
The ACE team, engineering, field service and project coordinationFabens, TX
Why choose ACE

The same standards,
whatever you process.

Across every food-processing application, ACE equipment is built to the same core principles, food-safe construction, easy maintenance and practical, affordable solutions.

Food-gradeSS304

Stainless-steel build

SS304 food-contact construction across the range, durable, corrosion-resistant and built for continuous production.

Compliant100%

Food-safety first

Food-contact surfaces designed around North American sanitary codes, so your line meets food-safety requirements out of the box.

Sanitary0tools

Easy to clean

Toolless clean-out doors, washdown-ready surfaces and quick changeovers keep sanitation fast between runs.

Practical1business day

Affordable solutions

Right-sized equipment and complete lines with a preliminary proposal in one business day, reliable performance without overspecifying your budget.

See the industries and products we serve on the About ACE page.

Equipment

Practical equipment.
Complete processing solutions.

Food-grade commercial machinery mapped to North American sanitary codes, across ten equipment categories.

Integrated nut processing line
Featured

Integrated processing lines

From cracking to complete lines, turnkey integration from receiving to packaging, built around your product.

Receiving → packaging
Motor-driven cracking heads opening in-shell pecans on a BGG cracker

Cracking & shelling

BGG crackers and shelling systems for pecans, macadamias and walnuts.

BGG-4 · BGG-13 · BGG-26
Cleaning and pretreatment equipment

Cleaning & pretreatment

Destoners and wet destoning, washing, cold soaking, hot-water blanching, draining and dewatering.

Wet & dry cleaning
LUX series electronic color sorter

Electronic sorters

Belt and chute color sorters with Deep AI, X-ray inspection and aflatoxin sorting, plus sizers, graders and metal detection.

Belt · chute · X-ray · aflatoxin
Continuous dryer

Drying & cooling

Continuous or batch dryers and cooling systems.

2,000–6,000 lbs/hr
Continuous roasting line

Roasting & cooking

Continuous and batch roasters, plus cooking, jacketed and flavoring kettles.

Variable zone profiles
Seasoning and coating drum

Seasoning, flavoring & coating

Drums, oil-spray and powder systems for every flavor profile.

Fast recipe changeover
Z-type bucket elevator

Feeding, conveying & storage

Hoppers, feeders, bucket elevators, conveyors, and storage silos and bins.

Zero drop-impact design
PLC and HMI control systems

Automation & process controls

PLC and HMI line controls with VFDs, temperature and moisture monitoring, data collection and remote support.

PLC · HMI · remote monitoring
Auxiliary equipment and utility systems

Auxiliary equipment & utility systems

Hot-air generation, gas, steam and thermal-oil heating, exhaust, dust and shell collection, and platforms.

Engineered to your utilities
BGG Series pecan cracker in operation, automatic feeding, indexed nut positioning and adjustable cracking depth across the BGG-4, BGG-13 and BGG-26.
Featured equipment

Featured
equipment.

Food-grade stainless construction, variable drives and remote PLC diagnostics across the ACE product families. Reference capacities are confirmed during project engineering.

Reference capacity, 750–1,000 lbs/hr01 / 05
BGG-26 industrial pecan crackerCracking & shelling

BGG-26 industrial pecan cracker

Our flagship cracking system. Pecans feed into indexed slots, are sensed before the stroke, and are opened by motor-driven cracking heads at an adjustable depth, no compressed air required.

Capacity
750–1,000 lbs/hr
Cracking heads
26
Feeding
Automatic, indexed slots
Controls
Touchscreen HMI

Controlled cracking stroke, designed to improve halves recovery and reduce breakage.

Also in series: BGG-4 (150–200 lbs/hr) · BGG-13 (400–500 lbs/hr)

Cracking capacity and whole-half results depend on nut variety, size, moisture, grading, feeding and operator settings.

Request a quoteProduct page
ACE-Flow Z-type bucket elevatorFeeding, conveying & storage

ACE-Flow Z-type bucket elevator

Sanitary vertical lift engineered around zero drop-impact points. Food-grade polypropylene buckets and toolless clean-out doors keep product whole, and washdown fast.

Frame
SS304 open-frame chassis
Drive
Direct-drive washdown motor
Capacity
Up to 450 ft³/hr
Protection
Overload sensors

Helps eliminate product fallback and dust buildup inside tight floor footprints.

Request a quoteProduct page
AeroDry multi-stage continuous dryerDrying & cooling

AeroDry multi-stage continuous dryer

Re-circulating heated air across independent temperature zones reduces moisture to precise post-harvest targets, gently, stage by stage, with a built-in cooling zone.

Capacity
2,000–6,000 lbs/hr
Panels
Fully insulated SS304
Heat source
Gas-fired or steam
Bed control
Dynamic depth regulation

Progressive low-heat staging is designed to prevent internal scorching and structural splits.

Request a quoteProduct page
ThermaRoast continuous roasting lineRoasting & cooking

ThermaRoast continuous roasting line

High-capacity forced-convective roasting with a fully integrated ambient-air cooling stage, consistent color, depth and flavor across every kernel variety.

Belt
Single or dual-pass SS
Burner
Proportional + high-volume fans
Capacity
Up to 3,200 lbs/hr
Safety
Automated deluge suppression

Variable zone profiles roast evenly through the entire bed depth, no hot-spot charring.

Request a quoteProduct page
SpiceCoat seasoning and coating systemSeasoning, flavoring & coating

SpiceCoat seasoning & coating system

Continuous drum seasoning with precision oil spray and powder dosing. Even pickup across salted, spiced, sugar and savory profiles, toolless washdown between recipes.

Drum
Variable speed & residence
Dosing
Oil spray + powder heads
Capacity
Up to 2,500 lbs/hr
Changeover
Quick-swap recipe presets

Designed for uniform coating coverage without over-oiling or powder waste.

Request a quoteProduct page

Specifications shown are for reference only. Final capacity, dimensions, power requirements, utility consumption, materials and equipment configuration will be determined based on the customer's product characteristics, process requirements, facility layout, local electrical standards and available utilities.

Service & support

Service & Support Center

Documentation by machine model, maintenance guidance, service requests and spare parts, supported by our North American team, on-site and remote.

Visit the Support CenterHotline +1 (888) 350-5075
ACE field engineers on site
How we work

How we
work.

A structured project methodology, from initial consultation to long-term after-sales support.

  1. 01

    Understand your process

    Product, capacity, constraints, we listen first.

  2. 02

    Review product & capacity

    Samples and specs validated against equipment envelopes.

  3. 03

    Develop the proposal

    Equipment scope, layout concept and budget.

  4. 04

    Confirm layout & utilities

    Floor plan, power, gas and airflow verified before order.

  5. 05

    Manufacture & test

    Factory-run with your product where possible.

  6. 06

    Deliver & install

    International freight, import coordination and rigging.

  7. 07

    Startup & training

    Commissioning, parameter tuning and operator training.

  8. 08

    Ongoing support

    Remote diagnostics, field service and spare parts, for the life of the line.

Case studies

Case studies &
installations.

Real installations and representative project scopes. Client names are withheld under confidentiality agreements. Read the Carter Pecan case study →

Complete pecan processing line project

Complete cracking & drying retrofit

Product
In-shell pecans
Goal
Raise whole-half yield
Scope
BGG-26 + AeroDry + conveying
Reference capacity
1,500 lbs/hr in-shell
Roasting and seasoning line project

Continuous roasting & seasoning line

Product
Seasoned kernels
Goal
Consistent roast color
Scope
ThermaRoast + SpiceCoat + cooling
Reference capacity
3,000 lbs/hr
Controls and conveying upgrade project

Controls & conveying upgrade

Product
Mixed nuts
Goal
Reduce manual handling
Scope
Z-elevators + PLC/HMI integration
Reference capacity
Existing line, retrofitted
“ACE reviewed our complete process, identified two long-standing bottlenecks, and delivered a preliminary proposal the next business day.”

Plant Manager, Pecan processing operation, TexasComplete cracking & drying retrofit, 2025

FAQ

Common
questions.

Have another question? Contact our team

Can you test with our actual product?

Yes, send product samples and we'll run them on reference equipment, then share yield, moisture and appearance results before you commit to a configuration.

Do you supply single machines, or only full lines?

Both. Many projects start with one cracker, dryer or elevator that must integrate with existing equipment, we design around what you already run.

Who handles installation and commissioning?

ACE coordinates rigging, mechanical and electrical installation, then our field supervisors run dry and wet commissioning with your operators on site.

What about spare parts lead times?

Critical wear parts, bearings, cracking head molds, belts, HMI units, are stocked in our North American warehouse and typically ship same or next business day.

Which regions do you serve?

The United States, Canada and Mexico today, with Central and South American projects considered case by case. Remote PLC diagnostics are available anywhere.

How fast can we get a budget number?

Send product, target capacity and facility details, our Fabens, Texas engineering office returns a preliminary proposal within one business day.

Resources

Downloads & documentation.

Brochures, specification sheets, installation guides and equipment videos for your project planning.

PDF · 8.2 MB

ACE equipment catalog

Download ↓PDF · 1.4 MB

BGG-26 specification sheet

Download ↓PDF · 3.1 MB

Installation requirements guide

Download ↓Video library

Equipment operating videos

Watch ↓

Planning a new line or upgrading existing equipment?

Send your product, capacity and facility details, get a preliminary proposal within one business day.

Discuss your projectCall +1 (888) 350-5075
Start your project

Request
a quote.

Share your product, capacity and facility details, our engineering team will prepare a preliminary proposal within one business day.

Scope of inquiry

Your specs and throughput data are treated under strict NDA guidelines.