Citrus brush washer
Ensure optimal cleanliness of citrus fruits with a mechanical washer that combines rotating brushes and targeted water spray, ideal for preparing produce for juice extraction, packaging, or further processing.
Cleans and Removes Impurities from Citrus Fruits
The Citrus Brush Washer from Bucher Unipektin excels in offering a high-efficiency solution for the mechanical washing of citrus fruits. Utilizing rotating cylindrical brushes combined with adjustable water spray nozzles, it ensures effective impurity removal while maintaining fruit integrity. This washer is especially suited for food and beverage industries targeting products like orange juice, lemon juice, and citrus essential oils. Processing capacities range from 10 to 60 tonnes per hour, catering to both small and large production needs. The machine features a modular brush system for straightforward maintenance, alongside a water recirculation setup enhancing sustainability. Constructed with stainless steel surfaces and thermoplastic bearing supports, it offers excellent corrosion resistance and durability. With its simple integration into existing production lines, the washer provides continuous, high-speed operation, optimizing the cleaning and purification processes of citrus fruit processors.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality by effectively removing impurities from citrus fruits.
- Reduces maintenance time and costs with a modular brush system.
- Increases sustainability through water recirculation, minimizing waste.
- Ensures longevity with stainless steel construction resistant to corrosion.
- Provides seamless integration into existing production lines for uninterrupted operations.
- Applications
- Fresh produce,Fruits,Citrus fruits
- End products
- Fruit salads,Lemon juice,Tangerine segments,Orange juice,Fruit puree,Citrus essential oils,Grapefruit juice,Fruit preserves,Fresh citrus fruit packaging,Lime juice
- Steps before
- Sorting,Grading
- Steps after
- Rinsing,Inspection,Packaging
- Input ingredients
- citrus fruit
- Output ingredients
- clean citrus fruit,washed citrus fruit
- Market info
- Bucher Unipektin is known for producing advanced equipment and systems for the food and beverage industry, specializing in juice processing and filtration technologies with a reputation for innovative solutions and reliable, high-quality products.
- Processing Capacity
- 10 - 60 Tm/h
- Water Spray System Connection
- Male thread G 1"
- Flow Rate of Water Spray System
- 140 L/min
- Engine Power
- 2.2 kW
- Weight
- 1400 kg
- Working Mechanism
- Rotating brushes and water spray nozzles
- Integrated Steps
- Spray water recirculation
- Flow Type
- Continuous
- Cleaning Method
- Mechanical cleaning with brushes
- Adjustment System
- Progressively adjustable spray system
- Maintenance Features
- Modular brush system for easy maintenance
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Cleanability
- High
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Fruit size and shape range
- Variable
- Machine weight
- 1,400 kg
- Feed/Discharge method
- Rotating cylindrical brushes
- Spray water connection
- Male thread G 1"
- Brush system material
- Stainless steel
- Modular brush system
- Yes
- Spray system adjustability
- Progressively adjustable
- Collection system
- Spray water recirculation
- Safety stop system
- With hinged covers
- Excess fruit drag system
- Yes