Professional Citrus Washing Machine | Brush Washer

The fully automatic citrus washing machine is designed for industrial cleaning of citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, tangerines, grapefruits, etc.). This machine utilizes a unique combination of food-grade brushes and high-pressure spraying technology to effectively remove dirt, dust, pesticide residues, and wax from the surface of citrus fruits while maintaining the integrity of the peel, providing clean raw materials for subsequent grading, waxing, packaging, or further processing.

Professional Washing, Efficient Operation

Our citrus washing machine integrates multiple cleaning processes to ensure that every fruit receives thorough treatment.

Flexible Brush Roller System

• Uses food-grade nylon or PP brushes with soft and durable bristles, powerfully removing dirt without damaging the citrus peel.
• The brush rollers feature a counter-rotating design, ensuring that all surfaces of the fruit are thoroughly washed.
• The brush roller spacing can be easily adjusted according to the size of the citrus fruits, accommodating fruits of different sizes.

High-Pressure Circulating Spray System

• Multiple sets of high-pressure spray pipes are arranged on the top and sides of the machine, using circulating filtered water to continuously rinse the citrus fruits during washing.
• Adjustable spray pressure effectively removes impurities without damaging the fruit.
• An optional hot water washing function enhances dewaxing and pesticide residue removal.

Impurity Separation and Water Circulation System

• Impurities detached during washing are carried by the water flow into a multi-layer filtration system (including a sedimentation tank and drum screen), enabling clean water recycling and saving over 60% of water.
• A specially designed drain outlet facilitates the centralized removal of sediment such as mud and leaves.

Customizable Configuration

• Equipment length and the number of brush rollers can be customized according to customer production capacity requirements (e.g., 2-10 tons/hour).
• Easily integrated with upstream and downstream equipment such as elevators, dryers, grading machines, and waxing machines to form a complete processing line.

Core Product Advantages

• Superior Cleaning Effect: Powerful brushing combined with high-pressure spraying effectively removes stubborn dirt, spots, and most pesticide residues from the surface of citrus fruits, resulting in a smooth appearance and enhanced commercial value.
• Extremely Low Damage Rate: Flexible bristles and an adjustable pressure system ensure thorough cleaning while keeping fruit skin damage below 1%, making it particularly suitable for fresh-market sales where skin integrity is paramount.
• High Efficiency, Water Saving, and Environmentally Friendly: The closed-loop water circulation system significantly reduces water consumption and wastewater treatment costs, aligning with sustainable production principles.
• Stable and Continuous Production: Robust mechanical structure and high-quality motors and bearings ensure stable 24-hour continuous operation even in humid environments, meeting peak processing demands during the harvest season.

Why Choose Us?

With over a decade of experience in post-harvest fruit and vegetable processing equipment, we deeply understand the processing characteristics and market requirements of citrus fruits.

• Professional Technical Support: We provide comprehensive technical support, from production line planning and process parameter setting to operator training, ensuring optimal equipment performance.
• Global Service Network: A complete after-sales service system and global spare parts inventory provide rapid response and lifetime technical support.
• Extensive Success Stories: Our equipment is widely used in major citrus-producing regions worldwide, including the United States, Spain, South Africa, and China, and its performance is highly recognized.

FAQ

Q: Does this washing machine affect the natural wax layer on the surface of citrus fruits?

A: Standard washing will partially remove the natural wax layer, but this is precisely what is needed in many processing stages (if pre-waxing). To retain it, the brush bristle stiffness and washing time can be adjusted. For fresh-selling fruit, waxing is usually required after washing to restore the protective layer and enhance shine; we can provide a matching waxing machine.

Q: Is it effective at removing pesticide residues?

A: Mechanical brushing combined with high-pressure water spraying can significantly remove surface-adherent pesticide residues. For more stringent requirements, we can integrate an ozone water generation system as an upgrade option, providing stronger pesticide residue degradation capabilities.

Q: How does it adapt to different sizes of citrus fruits (from kumquats to grapefruits)?

A: Our equipment features an adjustable brush roller spacing design, which can be easily adjusted by handwheel or electric adjustment to adapt to different fruit diameter ranges within minutes, making changeover quick and convenient.

 

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