▌Product Description
The Meatech MT-BW brush washing machine cleans fruit and vegetables using rotating nylon or food-grade bristle brushes that make direct surface contact with the product, combined with overhead spray water — providing thorough surface cleaning and polishing of round and smooth-skinned produce that the tumbling action of a drum washer cannot achieve on delicate or irregularly curved surfaces. Four models in the MT-BW series (MT-BW -1000 to MT-BW -1800) cover belt widths from 1,000 mm to 1,800 mm, matched to the throughput requirements of fresh produce packing lines from small-scale operations to large industrial facilities.
The brush washing action is particularly effective for citrus (oranges, lemons, grapefruits), apples, pears, courgettes, cucumbers, and other smooth-skinned products where surface wax, pesticide residue, and surface micro-contamination need to be removed by mechanical brush contact combined with water — processes where drum tumbling alone is insufficient and where the product requires a polished, clean surface for premium retail presentation. The brush pressure is adjustable to match product skin sensitivity — firmer for robust citrus skin; lighter for soft-skinned stone fruit and berries.
▌ Technical Specifications
Parameter | MT-BW-1000 | MT-BW-1200 (YB-1200) | MT-BW-1500 (YB-1500) | MT-BW-1800 (YB-1800) |
Belt Width (mm) | 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,500 | 1,800 |
Motor Power (kW) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Power Supply | 380V / 220V | 380V | 380V | 380V |
Net Weight (kg) | 130 | 150 | 200 | 230 |
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 1,500×850×900 | 1,700×950×950 | 2,000×950×1,050 | 2,400×1,000×1,150 |
Brush Material | Food-grade nylon bristles (brush pressure adjustable) |
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Body Material | SUS304 stainless steel |
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Washing Method | Rotating brush + overhead spray water |
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▌Solution Applications
Solution / Line | Role of MT-BW |
Fresh Fruit Washing, Sorting & Packing | Primary washing and surface polishing stage for fresh citrus, apples, and smooth-skinned fruit before optical sorting and retail packing. The brush action removes surface wax, field dust, and light pesticide residue — producing the clean, polished surface that supermarket retail buyers specify as a minimum quality standard for fresh fruit supply. |
Potato, Onion & Garlic Washing | Used for onion outer skin cleaning where a gentler washing action than the drum washer is required. MT-BW-1000 or MT-BW-1200 suited to small and medium-scale fresh produce operations. |
Pre-treatment for fresh cut vegetable lines | Brush washing of whole vegetables before cutting and packaging as fresh-cut salad ingredients — removing surface contamination before the cut exposes inner tissue. |
▌FAQ
Q: How is the correct model selected?
A: Select the model based on required throughput and product type. The belt width determines how many product rows can pass simultaneously: MT-BW-1000 (1,000mm belt) suits operations handling up to approximately 2–3 t/h of citrus or apple; MT-BW-1800 (1,800mm belt) suits 5–8 t/h industrial fresh produce lines. For facilities processing both large citrus and small produce, the wider belt is recommended for flexibility. Power supply note: MT-BW-1000 is available in both 380V and 220V versions — the 220V option simplifies installation where 380V supply is not available at the washing station.
Q: Can the brush pressure be adjusted for different produce types?
A: Yes. The brush assembly pressure can be adjusted mechanically to match the surface sensitivity of different produce. Standard setting for citrus: medium-firm pressure for effective wax and residue removal. Reduced pressure for softer-skinned produce (courgette, cucumber, stone fruit) where excessive brush pressure would mark or bruise the skin. A quality check on the first batch of each new product type is recommended to verify the brush pressure setting before full production.
