Fresh preparation

Brush peeling & washing machine

Controlled roller-brush contact removes soil and peel from firm root crops while managing product loss and damage.

Root cropsBest for
BrushContact type
StainlessFood-contact parts

Specifications
Materials	Potato, carrot, sweet potato, ginger, taro and similar roots
Function	Soil removal, optional peel removal, surface cleaning
Configuration	Roller-brush stage with water spray; length set to the crop

How it works

Rotating brush rollers scrub the product surface while water spray carries soil and peel away. Brush material and contact intensity are selected for the crop, its skin sensitivity and the acceptable loss rate.

Selection notes

Specify whether you need washing only or actual peeling, since peel depth changes the waste route and downstream process.
Very soft or irregular roots may not suit aggressive brushing; a sample review is recommended.
Plan the peel and soil discharge so the reject route does not re-contaminate the clean product.

Brush machine FAQ

Does it fully peel or only wash?

It can do either depending on brush type, residence and spray. Full peeling needs a product-specific setting and a defined loss target.

What affects product loss?

Brush hardness, contact time, crop skin and the acceptable peel depth all change loss and finish.

Can it feed a cutting line?

Yes; it is typically placed before trimming, cutting and further washing.

Applications

Potato and carrot peeling
Ginger and taro surface cleaning
Root crops before cutting
Fresh-cut line preparation

Standard configuration

Technical parameters
Reference capacity	500–1,000 kg/h
Power supply	380 V / 50 Hz, three phase (60 Hz / 440 V available)
Food-contact material	Stainless steel SS304 (SS316 available for high-chloride duty)
Control	PLC with touch screen and overload protection
Warranty	12 months on main components

Compliance and hygienic design

Standards reference
Food-contact material	SS304 standard; SS316 optional for high-chloride or acid duty
Surface finish	Ra ≤ 0.8 µm hygienic finish available on food-contact surfaces
Hygienic design	EHEDG / 3-A design principles; cleanability per EN 1672-2
Food-contact compliance	FDA 21 CFR and EU 1935/2004 / 10/2011 declarations available
Certification	CE marking and destination-specific certificates on request
Food safety support	Design supports HACCP, ISO 22000, FSMA and BRC programs

Process reference

The ranges below are industry reference values used for initial sizing; final settings are fixed by product trial and the acceptance criteria in the quotation.

Industry reference
Brush configuration	Roller brushes with adjustable angle and spray bar
Typical capacity	500–2,500 kg/h depending on root size and peel duty
Duty	Soil removal, optional light peel and surface polish
Material	Food-grade brushes on a stainless frame

Ordering checklist

Crop and skin condition
Wash-only or peeling requirement
Acceptable loss rate
Peel and soil discharge route

From order to delivery

Confirm the specification
Model, capacity, utilities and documents are fixed in the quotation.
Manufacture and test
The machine is built with progress photos and a test run before packing.
Pack for export
Export crating protects the machine for container shipment.
Install and train
Engineer dispatch, commissioning and operator training are available as a standard service.

Selection inputs

Product and incoming condition
Target output and operating schedule
Utilities, water and available footprint
Finished condition and downstream handoff

Match brush hardness and residence to the peel depth you need, since loss rate and finish change together.

Standard scope

How is the machine configured for my product?

Capacity, duty and settings are set from your crop, incoming condition and the condition required by the next stage.

What is included in the standard scope?

The machine, stainless-steel food-contact parts, control panel, export packing and a 12-month warranty on main components.