Fruit washer for efficient cleaning and sanitizing

Effectively clean and sanitize a range of buoyant and non-buoyant fruits with a variable speed paddle washer, ensuring thorough hygiene with advanced agitation and adjustable dwell times tailored to diverse fruit dimensions.

Cleans and Sanitizes Fruits with Paddle System

The FW Washer from Sormac is a versatile fruit and vegetable cleaning solution designed for food processing and agricultural industries. Its unique paddle system propels and sanitizes both floating and sinking produce, such as apples and melons, in a water stream for adjustable dwell times between 1.5 and 5 minutes. The FW Washer stands out with its modular conveyor for precise control of negatively buoyant products, combined with an air agitation system to intensify the cleaning process. Suitable for numerous fruits, this washer supports continuous operation and variable speeds, integrating seamlessly into production lines for fruit processing plants. Its hygienic construction and optional features, such as automatic filling and emptying, enhance productivity. The device is constructed with durable materials ensuring long-term use in demanding industrial environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances product hygiene with intensive cleaning and sanitizing action.
  • Offers flexibility through adjustable dwell times for various fruit types.
  • Minimizes labor with simple operation and optional automatic filling and emptying.
  • Increases operational efficiency with continuous, variable-speed processing.
  • Adapts to varied product dimensions, accommodating a wide range of fruits.

General


Applications
Food processing,Fresh produce,Fruits,Agricultural products
End products
Plums,Peaches,Apples,Melons
Steps before
Sorting,Inspection
Steps after
Drying,Sterilization,Packing
Input ingredients
fruit,apples,peaches,plums,melons
Output ingredients
cleaned fruit,sanitized fruit
Market info
Sormac is known for its expertise in manufacturing high-quality vegetable processing equipment, particularly peeling, washing, and slicing machines, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer-focused solutions in the food processing industry.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
Dependent on product type,dimensions,and dwell time
Dwell Time
1.5 to 5 minutes
Product Dimensions
Ø 30 mm to Ø 250 mm
Automation
Variable speed paddle system
Air Agitation System
Intensifies washing/cleaning result

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Water stream with paddle system
Flow type
Inline continuous
Dwell time
1.5–5 minutes
Agitation system
Air agitation
Modularity
Demountable paddles
Product handling
Floating and sinking fruits
Automation level
Adjustable speed
Cleaning method
Intensive cleaning
Control method
Simple operation

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Tank shape
Rectangular
Machine footprint
Modular design
Feed method
Compartmental paddle system
Discharge method
Discharge elevator
Customization
Variable speed paddle system
Conveyor belt position
Mounted above bottom of the tank

Custom Options


Discharge method
Outfeed chute in stainless steel
Automation level
Automatic filling and emptying
Adjustable dwell time
1.5 to 5 minutes
Paddle configuration
Demountable paddles
Rotating sieve
Optional