Vortex Bubble Cleaning Line for Pet Food (Fruits and Vegetables)

Product Overview:

A fruit and vegetable cleaning system designed for the deep cleaning and preliminary disinfection of plant-based ingredients (such as carrots, pumpkins, and apples) used in freeze-dried pet food. It utilizes water vortex and air-bubble agitation technologies combined with an ozone sterilization system to ensure ingredient hygiene and safety, providing a clean foundation for the subsequent freeze-drying process.

Key Advantages and Selling Points:

Efficient Cleaning: Combines vortex action and air bubbles to effectively dislodge surface soil, impurities, and pesticide residues, ensuring thorough cleaning with no blind spots.

Ozone Sterilization: Features a built-in ozone generator that powerfully eliminates bacteria, mold, and viruses, effectively controlling microbial levels without the need for chemical disinfectants.

Gentle Handling: Uses a gentle tumbling action created by water flow and air bubbles to prevent mechanical damage, preserving the integrity and neat cut surfaces of produce—ideal for delicate or tender ingredients.

Water-Saving Circulation: Equipped with a water circulation and filtration system that significantly reduces water consumption and lowers wastewater disposal costs.

Continuous & Stable Operation: Designed for high-volume, continuous feeding with automated control, allowing for seamless integration with upstream and downstream processes.

Primary Applications:

Washing and disinfection of fruit and vegetable ingredients—such as carrots, pumpkins, apples, and broccoli—used in freeze-dried pet food

Can also be used in the pre-processing stage for standard fruit and vegetable chips and freeze-dried fruit and vegetable snacks

Basic Specifications (Typical Values):

Processing capacity: 500–2,000 kg/h

Ozone concentration: 0.5–1.5 mg/L (adjustable)

Washing water temperature: Ambient to 40°C (heatable)

Power: 7.5–22 kW

Water consumption: Approx. 1.5–3 t/h (recirculating)

Material: 304 stainless steel (corrosion-resistant)

Specific issues addressed:

Pesticide and sediment residues → Powerful vortex-bubble washing effectively removes surface contaminants

Risk of excessive bacterial levels → Ozone sterilization ensures raw materials meet microbiological standards prior to freeze-drying

Damage to raw materials during washing → Gentle water flow preserves particle integrity and minimizes loss

Low manual washing efficiency → Automated continuous operation saves on labor costs

Excessive water waste → Recirculating filtration system increases water utilization efficiency by over 50%

Benefits for users:

Safety and compliance: Raw materials meet cleanliness standards and pass microbial testing, reducing the risk of product returns

Quality enhancement: Freeze-dried finished products boast superior appearance and flavor, with improved palatability

Cost savings: Reduced water and labor expenses lead to lower overall operating costs

Increased capacity: High-speed continuous washing ensures a steady supply of raw materials for the freeze-drying process

Brand trust: Clean, safe raw materials boost customer confidence in the pet food products