Brushing systems for agricultural produce
Enhance the precision and efficiency of fruit and vegetable processing with versatile brushing systems designed to tackle the toughest residue removal challenges. Ideal for seamless integration into high-speed lines, ensuring high-quality presentation and product consistency.
Washes and Brushes Fruits and Vegetables
The SPA Series from Unitec offers specialized solutions for the efficient washing and brushing of fruits and vegetables. These machines incorporate a rotating system designed to remove dirt and unwanted organic material, such as kiwi down and peach fuzz, ensuring a clean and appealing presentation. Available in various models, including SPA R, SPA S, SPA L, and SPA CV, these machines can be tailored to specific product types, from potatoes and carrots to delicate fruits like peaches and kiwis.
Each model is engineered for continuous, high-speed operation, crucial for food processors and produce distributors handling large volumes. The SPA L features washing and predrying sectors with electrofan integration, optimizing drying time and energy use. With structure options in hot galvanized steel or AISI 304 stainless steel, these machines ensure durability and resistance to corrosion.
Designed for easy integration into existing production lines, these systems support upstream and downstream processing steps, such as drying, waxing, and buffing. The optional waxing system and vertical dry brushing setup in the SPA CV model extend application versatility. Whether you’re producing fruit salad mixes or ready-to-eat carrot sticks, the Unitec SPA Series provides reliable and customizable processing solutions.
Benefits
- Enhances product cleanliness with precise dirt and residue removal, improving market appeal.
- Boosts processing speed and efficiency, minimizing operational downtime for higher throughput.
- Offers durable construction with stainless steel options, ensuring longevity and corrosion resistance.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing lines, supporting continuous, high-speed production with minimal disruption.
- Customizable features allow for tailored solutions, meeting diverse processing needs from peeling to waxing.
- Applications
- Potatoes,Peaches,Fruits,Vegetables,Chestnuts,Kiwis,Carrots
- End products
- Kiwi slices for fruit bowls,Roasted chestnuts,Pre-packaged carrot sticks,Fruit salad mixes,Peeled and sliced peaches,Washed and packaged potatoes
- Steps before
- Purification,Sorting,Washing,Pre-drying
- Steps after
- Drying,Waxing,Buffing,Packing
- Input ingredients
- potatoes,carrots,fruits,vegetables,kiwis,peaches,chestnuts
- Output ingredients
- clean potatoes,clean carrots,washed fruits,clean vegetables,kiwi without down,peach without down,treated chestnuts
- Market info
- Brushing method
- Wet/Dry
- Material
- Galvanized steel / AISI 304 stainless steel
- System type
- Rotating / Vertical
- Automation
- Manual / PLC-controlled
- Waxing capability
- Available
- Working mechanism
- Rotating system
- Integrated steps
- Washing,Brushing,Drying,Waxing,Buffing
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Changeover time
- Minimal between product types
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Suitable Material
- Galvanized steel / AISI 304 stainless steel
- Heat sensitivity
- High/Low
- Container size and shape
- Various (e.g.,round,elongated)
- Product type
- Fruits and vegetables
- Machine Footprint
- Compact/Variable
- Material of Construction
- Hot Galvanized Steel/AISI 304 Stainless Steel
- Structure Type
- Steel Structure
- Feed/Discharge Method
- Rotating/Washing System
- Brushing System Type
- Dry/Vertical/Rotating
- Material option
- Hot galvanized steel / AISI 304 stainless steel
- By-pass system
- Available
- Brushing method
- Wet / Dry
- Usage type
- Vertical / Horizontal