The citrus cleaning and washing machine is specifically designed for the industrial cleaning of citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, tangerines, and grapefruits. This machine utilizes a combination of food-grade brushes and high-pressure spraying technology to effectively remove dirt, dust, wax, pesticide residues, and microorganisms from the fruit surface while maintaining the integrity of the peel. It is a key pre-processing equipment for citrus packaging, export, and deep processing.
Citrus Cleaning and Washing Machine Working Principle
1. Flexible Brush Cleaning Section
Utilizes double-rotating food-grade nylon brush rollers for gentle yet effective scrubbing, removing stubborn dirt and some natural wax from the citrus surface while preventing damage to the peel.
2. High-Pressure Spray Rinsing Section
Multiple high-pressure fan-shaped nozzles are arranged above and on the sides of the cleaning area, using circulating filtered water to thoroughly rinse the citrus fruits during brushing, completely washing away the brushed-off impurities.
3. Clean Water Rinsing and Drainage
After brushing and high-pressure cleaning, the citrus fruits enter the clean water rinsing area for final rinsing. They are then conveyed out by a lifting conveyor belt, allowing excess water to drain naturally during the lifting process.
Citrus Cleaning and Washing Machine Core Advantages
- Excellent Cleaning Effect: The synergistic effect of brushes and high-pressure water removes over 98% of surface contaminants, including difficult-to-remove stem stains and some pesticide residues, significantly improving the appearance quality of the fruit.
- Extremely Low Fruit Damage Rate: The brush bristle hardness and rotation speed are carefully adjusted to ensure cleaning power while keeping the peel damage rate below 0.5%, perfectly protecting the product value.
- Efficient Water Saving and Environmental Protection: Equipped with a three-stage water circulation filtration system (sedimentation, filtration, disinfection), the cleaning water can be recycled, achieving a water saving rate of 70-80%, conforming to green production principles.
- Powerful Processing Capacity: Single machine processing capacity can reach 2-10 tons/hour, supporting 24-hour continuous operation, easily meeting the concentrated processing needs of the citrus harvest season.
- Food-Grade Safety Design: All contact parts of the machine are made of SUS304 stainless steel and food-grade materials, complying with international standards such as HACCP, FDA, and GLOBAL G.A.P., and supporting quick cleaning and maintenance.
Citrus Cleaning and Washing Machine FAQ
Q: Will brush cleaning damage the citrus peel?
A: No. We use specially designed flexible brushes, whose hardness and rotation speed are scientifically calculated to effectively remove dirt while providing a gentle, “massage-like” contact. The professionally designed brush roller layout ensures even pressure on the citrus, resulting in extremely low damage rates.
Q: Can it remove edible wax from the surface of citrus fruits?
A: Yes. Brush cleaning can effectively remove most natural or artificially applied edible wax, which is necessary for many processing steps (such as before waxing fresh fruit). If you need to retain the wax layer, you can choose to reduce the brushing intensity or opt for a bubble cleaning solution.
Q: Will the shelf life of citrus fruits be affected after cleaning?
A: On the contrary, cleaning will extend the shelf life. By removing microorganisms and impurities that accelerate spoilage from the surface, and combined with subsequent proper processing (such as antiseptic treatment and graded packaging), the commercial life of citrus fruits can be effectively extended.
Q: Do you provide international installation services?
A: Yes. We have extensive experience in international projects and can provide door-to-door logistics, customs clearance assistance, and professional overseas installation and commissioning services. Our engineers can travel to your factory for installation guidance and operation training until the production line is running smoothly.
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