Centrifugal vegetable dryer for leafy and heavy vegetables

Efficiently remove excess water from leafy and heavy vegetables while preserving their quality, ensuring your produce is perfectly prepared for the next stage in your food processing line.

Removes Washing Water from Vegetables

The Centrifugal Vegetable Dryer LS-ES from The Food Machinery Company is designed to optimize the post-wash drying stage for leafy and heavy vegetables. This stainless steel spin dryer uses centrifugal force to remove washing water effectively, maintaining the integrity and moisture of the produce. Its operation begins automatically at a controlled 550 RPM once the lid is closed, ensuring gentle yet efficient drying—ideal for maintaining the quality of spinach, lettuce, and other similar vegetables.

The LS-ES is tailored for food processing environments, ready meal production, and industrial kitchens where batch processing of vegetables is required. It supports semi-automatic operation, facilitating easy integration into existing processing lines. With a compact design measuring 580 x 740 x 855 mm and a net weight of 125 kg, it fits seamlessly into various production setups.

Engineered for durability and efficiency, the dryer features quick-stop capabilities with a break motor, enhancing safety and reducing downtime. Optional electronic timers provide added control over drying cycles, allowing precise customization to your needs. The LS-ES is a robust solution, designed for easy cleaning and maintenance, ensuring long-term reliability in demanding operational conditions.

Benefits

  • Preserves vegetable quality by maintaining natural juices, ensuring optimal taste and texture.
  • Enhances process efficiency with automatic operation, reducing manual intervention.
  • Offers safety and convenience with quick-stop functionality, minimizing downtime.
  • Easily integrates into existing production lines, supporting semi-automatic, high-speed operations.
  • Durable stainless steel construction supports long-term use in demanding industrial environments.

General


Applications
Food processing,Heavy vegetables,Leafy vegetables
End products
Swiss chard,Spinach leaves,Lettuce leaves,Collard greens,Arugula,Cabbage,Iceberg lettuce,Kale,Romaine lettuce,Bok choy
Steps before
Washing
Steps after
Packing
Input ingredients
washed vegetables,leafy vegetables,small amounts of heavy vegetables
Output ingredients
dried vegetables,vegetables with removed washing water,vegetables with maintained juices
Market info
The Food Machinery Company Ltd. is known for manufacturing bespoke food processing equipment, like conveyors and mixers, offering engineering expertise for industrial-scale food production, backed by a reputation for quality and tailored solutions in the UK and international markets.

Technical Specifications


Dimensions
580 x 740 x 855 mm
Deployment altitude
830 mm
Electrical data
1 Ph / 230 V / 3.6 A
Operation speed
550 RPM
Machine weight
125 kg
Automation
Automatic operation

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Centrifugal spin drying
Automation level
Automatic start after lid closure
Speed
550 RPM
Product compatibility
Leafy vegetables and small amounts of heavy vegetables
Immediate stop feature
Break motor upon lid opening
Optional features
Electronic timer for automatic stop

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Stainless steel construction
Corrosive resistance
Stainless steel construction
Density/particle size
Leafy vegetables and small amounts of heavy vegetables

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
580 x 740 x 855 mm
Basket diameter
Special plastic basket
Machine weight
125 kg
Deployment altitude
830 mm
Material
Stainless steel

Custom Options


Material
Stainless steel
Basket Material
Special plastic
Discharge method
Manual basket removal
Control panel type
Automatic start/stop
Integration possibilities
Electronic timer option