Drum washing system for tubers and roots
Ensure thorough cleaning and desoiling of tubers and root vegetables with a high-efficiency rotating drum, designed to handle both lightly and heavily soiled produce for optimal preparation in food processing lines.

Processes and Cleans Root Vegetables and Tubers
The Drum Washing Machine L3 and L3P by Boema S.p.A. are engineered to enhance the cleanliness of tubers and roots in food processing. Featuring stainless steel construction, the L3 “light” model efficiently washes and rubs dirt-laden vegetables, while the L3P “heavy” variant is adept at thorough desoiling. Ideal for industries producing potato chips, French fries, and other root-based products, these machines handle both continuous and manual operations, supporting diverse processing needs. The rotating drum mechanism ensures consistent frictional washing, preserving product integrity. Integrated with existing cleaning and processing lines, they offer configurable options to meet specific production capacities, ensuring seamless workflow integration. Constructed for durability and ease of maintenance, these units promise longevity and reliable performance in demanding agricultural settings.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality by ensuring thorough removal of soil and debris.
- Increases efficiency with continuous operation capabilities, minimizing manual intervention.
- Reduces maintenance downtime with corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction.
- Supports versatile applications across various root vegetables and tuber products.
- Seamlessly integrates into existing processing lines for streamlined operations.
- Applications
- Roots,Vegetables,Tubers
- End products
- Radish slices,Sweet potato fries,Vegetable medley packs,Parsnip crisps,Potato chips,Turnip cubes,Carrot sticks,Beetroot slices,Potato puree,French fries
- Steps before
- Sorting,Inspection,Size Reduction
- Steps after
- Peeling,Cutting,Slicing
- Input ingredients
- tubers,roots,dirty products,little dirty products
- Output ingredients
- washed tubers,washed roots
- Market info
- Boema is known for manufacturing customized industrial equipment, particularly for the food processing industry, with expertise in handling engineered-to-order projects. The company is reputed for delivering innovative, high-quality solutions tailored to client-specific requirements.
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Drum type
- Rotating drum
- Design variants
- Light / Heavy
- Working mechanism
- Rotating drum
- Material of construction
- Stainless steel profiles
- Product handling
- Suitable for dirty or slightly dirty tubers and roots
- Desoiling capability
- Heavy version L3P
- Washing principle
- Rubbing with water
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean with water
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- High,due to stainless steel construction
- Density/particle size
- Suitable for tubers and roots
- Product type
- Tubers and roots
- Washing application
- Desoiling
- Drum Material
- Stainless Steel
- Drum Type
- Rotating Drum
- Drum Version
- Light / Heavy
- Machine Suitability
- Dirty or Little Dirty Products
- Product Type
- Tubers and Roots
- Drum material
- Stainless steel
- Drum version
- Light / Heavy