With the development of food processing industry, potato peeling machine becomes indispensable in the production of all kinds of potato food. Not only does this equipment dramatically increase production efficiency, it also ensures hygienic standards in the cleaning and peeling process. But how does a potato peeling machine work?
- Framework
- Cleaning roller: usually made of nylon brush or abrasive belt, used to clean the dirt and impurities on the surface of potatoes.
- Spraying system: includes high-pressure water gun, used to rinse out the dirt on the surface of potatoes.
- Peeling rollers or peeling devices: with abrasive material on the surface, used to remove the skin of the potatoes.
- Conveying system: transports the potatoes from one processing stage to the next.
- Waste collection device: collects the removed potato skins and other impurities.
2. How does a potato peeling machine work?
Combining the working principles of mechanical friction and hydraulic scouring, it consists of the following main steps:
* Potato washing stage
- Preliminary cleaning: potatoes enter the cleaning drum through the conveying system, and the drum is equipped with multiple nylon brushes or abrasive rollers inside. During the rolling process, the nylon brushes mechanically rub against the potatoes to remove the soil and impurities on the surface.
- High-pressure water rinsing: At the same time, the spraying system starts to work and the high-pressure water flow rinses the surface of the potatoes to further clean the surface of the potatoes.
* Peeling stage
- Peeling: The surface of the peeling drum is covered with an inner wall with abrasive material. As the drum rotates at high speed, the potatoes roll around inside the drum, rubbing against the abrasive surface to gradually remove the skin.
- Water flow assistance: While peeling, the spray system continuously sprays a stream of water to help remove the grated skin, ensuring a clean and smooth surface.
3. Advantages
- Efficient processing: the machine can process hundreds of kilograms of potatoes per hour, which greatly improves the production efficiency.
- Labor saving: the automated operation reduces the workload of manual cleaning and peeling, greatly reducing labor costs.
- Clean and hygienic: the use of high-pressure water flow and mechanical friction ensures that the potatoes are cleaned and meet food safety and hygiene standards.
- Less loss and high yield.
- Water saving and environmental protection: modern potato cleaning and peeling machine is usually equipped with water circulation system, which can effectively save water resources and reduce wastewater discharge.
4. Application Scenarios
- Potato peelers are widely used in the following processing scenarios:
- French fries and potato chips production: potatoes need to be cleaned and peeled quickly for mass production.
- Mashed potato processing: potatoes need to be completely peeled for subsequent processing.
- Catering processing plants: for washing and peeling large quantities of potatoes for catering chains or fast food restaurants.