Industrial Leafy Vegetable Washing and Dewatering Line

Item	Reference Specification
Product Name	Leafy Vegetable Washing and Dewatering Line
Reference Capacity	500–1000 kg/h
Bubble Washer Power	3.75 kW
Bubble Washer Size	4000 × 1200 × 1300 mm
Hoisting Conveyor Power	0.75 kW
Hoisting Conveyor Size	2000 × 1000 × 1900 mm
Hair Roller Cleaner Power	2.0 kW
Hair Roller Cleaner Size	2000 × 1000 × 1300 mm
Vibrating Machine Power	1.5 kW
Vibrating Machine Size	1500 × 1000 × 1300 mm
Air Dryer Power	15 kW
Air Dryer Size	4000 × 1200 × 1400 mm
Reference Power Supply	380 V / 50 Hz
Main Construction	Stainless steel
Processing Method	Continuous
Final Stage	Surface water removal
Configuration	Customizable

Key Features

• Integrated Washing and Dewatering
  The production line combines conveying, bubble washing, secondary cleaning, vibrating dewatering, and air drying instead of handling each operation separately.
• Continuous Processing
  Conveyors connect the processing sections, allowing vegetables to move continuously through washing and surface water removal.
• Gentle Bubble Washing
  Water and air agitation provide a washing method suitable for removing loose surface contamination while limiting excessive mechanical handling of fresh produce.
• Multi-Stage Cleaning
  Bubble washing, spray rinsing, and an optional secondary cleaning section can be combined according to the raw material and required process.
• Two-Stage Surface Water Removal
  Vibrating dewatering first removes free water, followed by fan-assisted air drying for further surface moisture reduction.
• Adjustable Operation
  The reference manufacturer states that conveyor speed, washing time, and dewatering intensity can be adjusted manually or through a PLC-based configuration depending on the selected system.
• Stainless Steel Construction
  The reference line uses stainless steel construction and identifies AISI 304 for the machine body.
• Customizable Configuration
  Machine dimensions, capacity, processing modules, and line arrangement can be adapted to different vegetables and production requirements.

Bubble Washing and Spray Rinsing

Bubble washing uses air introduced into the water to create agitation around the vegetables.This movement helps separate loose dirt and sediment from the product surface. Spray rinsing can then provide an additional washing stage as the vegetables move through the machine.
The reference system also describes circulation filtration and a two-stage spray arrangement for water reuse. For delicate leafy vegetables, the actual airflow, water flow, spray pressure, conveying speed, and mechanical contact should be adjusted according to the product.

Vibrating Dewatering and Air Drying

Dewatering is an important stage between vegetable washing and downstream processing.Fresh vegetables leaving the washing tank can carry water between leaves and across their surfaces. A vibrating screen allows part of this free water to drain away.The vegetables can then enter the air drying section, where forced airflow further reduces remaining surface moisture.

Typical Applications

• Fresh-Cut Vegetable Plant
  Continuous washing and surface water removal before cutting and packaging.
• Central Kitchen
  Preparation of vegetables for large-scale catering and food production.
• Vegetable Processing Factory
  Integration with cutting, blanching, freezing, drying, or packaging equipment.
• Frozen Vegetable Plant
  Pre-processing before subsequent thermal treatment and freezing where required.
• Salad Processing
  Preparation of suitable leafy vegetables for downstream fresh-cut salad operations. Final hygienic controls must be designed for the specific ready-to-eat process.

Advantages of an Integrated Washing Line

Compared with operating individual washing and water-removal machines independently, an integrated line allows material to move continuously between processing stages.This can reduce repeated manual transfer, provide more consistent product flow, and simplify integration with downstream processing equipment.
The modular design also makes it possible to select different cleaning and dewatering sections according to the characteristics of the vegetable.
For example, delicate leafy vegetables may require a gentler process than firm root vegetables. The configuration should therefore be based on the raw material rather than capacity alone.

FAQ

What is a leafy vegetable washing and dewatering line?
It is an integrated processing system used to wash fresh vegetables and remove excess surface water before subsequent processing or packaging.

What is the reference processing capacity?
The reference configuration specifies a total output of 500–1000 kg/h. The manufacturer also states that conventional parameters can be customized according to customer requirements.

What equipment is included?
The published configuration includes a bubble washing machine, hoisting machine, hair roller cleaning machine, vibrating machine, and air drying machine.

What vegetables can be processed?
The reference page specifically lists lettuce, red cabbage, cabbage, kale, spinach, and celery.

Does the air drying machine dehydrate the vegetables?
Not in the same sense as a thermal vegetable dryer. Its primary purpose in this line is to remove surface moisture remaining after washing.

Can the production line be customized?
Yes. The reference manufacturer states that the published parameters are conventional specifications and can be customized according to customer requirements.

Can cutting equipment be added?
Yes. The reference process describes cutting and other downstream operations after washing and water removal, depending on the customer’s requirements.

Can the line connect to freezing or packaging equipment?
Yes. The reference page identifies cutting, drying, freezing, and packaging as possible subsequent processes. The exact configuration should be determined according to the final product.