High pressure washer for citrus and avocados

Achieve perfect cleanliness in your fruit and produce processing with a system that effectively removes citrus sooty mold and scale, ensuring pristine conditions while maintaining the integrity of your products.

Cleans and Descales Fresh Produce Efficiently

The Freshgard® High Pressure Washer System from JBT FoodTech is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of citrus and avocado producers. Utilizing adjustable pressure settings and automated water filtering, this system excels in removing mold and scale without damaging the produce. It’s designed for continuous, automated operations and integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, offering a recycled water system to significantly reduce water consumption. Capable of processing a broad range of produce, it supports applications from citrus fruit cleaning to preparing avocado halves. Available features include an optional automated sanitizer dosing module to enhance food safety. Backed by over 20 years of proven field use, the system requires minimal maintenance and can be customized to meet specific processing requirements. With a processing capacity adaptable to various throughput needs, it empowers growers and packers to deliver high-quality produce with increased packability.

Benefits

  • Enhances produce quality by safely removing mold and scale without damaging fruit.
  • Significantly reduces water usage with an integrated recycled water system.
  • Increases operational efficiency with customizable pressure settings for various produce conditions.
  • Decreases maintenance efforts through a fully automated water filtering system.
  • Supports food safety and hygiene with optional automated sanitizer dosing.

General


Applications
Avocados,Fresh produce,Fruits,Nuts,Citrus
End products
Peeled citrus segments,Citrus fruits,Avocado halves,Shelled nuts,Packaged fresh produce
Steps before
Sorting,Loading,Conveying
Steps after
Inspection,Packaging,Labeling,Distribution
Input ingredients
citrus fruits,avocados,fruits with sooty mold,fruits with scale
Output ingredients
clean citrus fruits,clean avocados,packable fruit,fruits without sooty mold,fruits without scale
Market info
JBT is known for manufacturing industrial ETO equipment, specializing in food processing and airport ground support systems. They are reputed for innovative solutions and reliable service in industries requiring sophisticated automated systems and machinery.

Technical Specifications


Electrical Requirements
480 VAC,3-Phase,75-150 AMPS
Water Pressure
150-450 PSI
Water Input
15-20 Gallons/Minute
Automation
Fully automated water filtering system
Adjustable Pressure Settings
Yes
Recycled Water System
Yes

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully automated
Adaptability
Adjustable pressure settings
Water recycling
Recycled water system
Cleaning capability
Removes sooty mold and scale
Maintenance design
Low maintenance
Integration capability
Can be mounted over existing brush bed
Sanitizer dosing
Automated option available
Field usage
Over 20 years of proven safety on citrus

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Fruit Compatibility
Citrus and Avocados

Physical Characteristics


Water Pressure
150-450 PSI (Depending on Model)
Water Input
15-20 Gallons/Minute
Mounting Options
Can be mounted over existing brush bed

Custom Options


Mounting option
Can be mounted over existing brush bed