Industrial Lemon Washing and Waxing Machine

An integrated, fully automated lemon washing, waxing, drying, and sorting line designed for citrus packing houses, fresh fruit exporters, and processing plants. Eliminate manual labor, extend fruit shelf life, and achieve precise size, weight, and defect grading with zero fruit damage.

Automated Lemon Processing Line Overview

Processing lemons for export or premium market distribution requires consistent quality, bright aesthetics, and long shelf life. GELGOOG’s automated lemon washing and waxing line streamlines the entire post-harvest process in one continuous operation:

• 1. Bubble Soaking & Washing: Gentle debris removal without scratching the delicate citrus oil cells.
• 2. High-Velocity Air Drying: Pre-drying to eliminate surface moisture prior to wax application.
• 3. Patented Atomization Waxing: Precision micro-spraying with food-grade fruit wax to lock in moisture.
• 4. Thermal Wax Drying Tunnel: Controlled low-temperature drying to cure the protective gloss coating.
• 5. Multi-Dimensional Grading: High-speed size (roller-gap) or optical/weight sorting to meet rigid market standards.

Key Features of Lemon Cleaning and Waxing Line

Thorough Cleaning and Disinfection

• First, the line uses bubble washing, high-pressure spray and soft brushes.
• This combination removes dust, dirt and pesticide residues effectively.
• In addition, the food-grade disinfection system kills bacteria and fungi.
• As a result, lemons meet international food safety standards.

Efficient Low-Temperature Drying

• After cleaning, lemons enter a hot air circulation dryer.
• This dryer removes surface water quickly and evenly.
• Moreover, it uses low temperature to protect lemon quality.
• Therefore, the wax layer adheres better and more smoothly.

Uniform Waxing and Polishing

• The machine applies advanced atomization waxing technology.
• It sprays a thin, transparent and edible wax layer on every lemon.
• Then, soft polishing brushes create a bright and natural look.
• Most importantly, this wax layer greatly extends shelf life.
• It also reduces water loss and prevents rot during storage and transport.

Low Fruit Damage Rate

• The whole line uses soft and anti-collision designs.
• These designs protect lemons from scratches and mechanical harm.
• As a result, the fruit damage rate remains extremely low.

High Automation and Easy Operation

• The system runs fully automatically from start to finish.
• Workers control the line through a PLC touch screen.
• Furthermore, one operator can manage the entire production.
• This saves labor costs and greatly improves efficiency.

Intelligent Weight and Size Grading

• You can add weight grading or size grading modules.
• The machine sorts lemons accurately and automatically.
• In this way, you can meet market and export standards easily.
• It also prepares lemons directly for packaging and sales.

Working Process of Lemon Cleaning and Waxing Machine

• First, workers load fresh lemons gently.
• Next, lemons go through bubble cleaning and spray washing.
• Then, the disinfection system treats the fruit safely.
• After that, the dryer removes surface moisture completely.
• Later, the waxing and polishing process starts.
• Finally, intelligent grading sorts lemons by weight or size.

Why Choose GELGOOG?

• GELGOOG is a professional fruit processing equipment manufacturer.
• We focus on cleaning, waxing, sorting and processing lines.
• We have rich experience in global citrus processing solutions.
• Our machines are reliable, durable and easy to maintain.

Custom Service & After-Sales Support

• We provide a one-year warranty for the whole machine.
• Our technicians offer on-site installation and operation training.
• Additionally, we supply long-term spare parts and support.
• We also customize the line according to your capacity and space.

Lemon Processing Equipment FAQ

Q1: Can this line process other citrus fruits besides lemons?
A: Yes. The line is multi-functional and can be adjusted for limes, oranges, mandarins, tangerines, and grapefruits with quick parameter setting changes.

Q2: How does the system prevent bruising on delicate lemon skins?
A: Every contact surface—from the loading hopper and brush rollers to the sorting chutes—uses food-grade soft rubbers, cushioned silicones, and low-drop physical transitions to ensure zero peel abrasion.

Q3: What is the main difference between roller sorting and electronic weighing sorting?
A: Roller gap sorting physically grades lemons by diameter/size at high throughput and lower cost. Electronic weighing grades each lemon by precise weight, making it ideal for strict export box packaging requirements. Both modules can be combined.