Bubble & Spray Washer
Bubble and spray washing over a stainless mesh belt, in five belt lengths up to 3,000 kg/h.
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Vortex, Bubble and Spray in One Tank
Vortex Washing Machine
This is the heavy-duty washer in the range. Dual pumps drive a spiral flow through a curved 304 stainless tank, so product turns through 360 degrees instead of travelling in a straight line. High-pressure bubbles break up clumps and reach between leaves and cut edges, a multi-stage spray adds a final rinse, and an integrated debris system takes sand, leaf and grit away from the product. The result is a deep, even wash at 1,000 to 1,800 kg per hour, with automatic water top-up and two-stage filtration keeping the circulation water clean.
1000–1800kg/h throughput
5.0kW total power
2Circulation pumps
304Stainless tank
Overview
Five Reverse Cycles and Sixteen Bubble Groups in One Tank
Washing performance here comes from combining three actions that each cover a different weakness of the others.
- 360-degree reverse rotationProduct completes five reverse cycles in the tank, so leaves, cut faces and crevices all face the water during the wash.
- Sixteen adjustable bubble groupsHigh-pressure bubbles break up clumps and separate product that would otherwise stick together after cutting.
- Multi-stage spray rinseA top spray at the start of the discharge and a purification spray at the lift section complete the clean before dewatering.
- Integrated debris removalA rotary drum and discharge channel separate sand and leaf, while the tapered tank base drains grit away from the product.
Exclusive to This Model
Tank Zones, Water Level and Circulation Path
The tank is divided by function, and the water path is what decides how much of it you need to replace each shift.
| Aspect | Curved Wash Tank | Circulation and Filtration | Vibration Discharge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Function | Hold the working water and keep product spiralling through five reverse cycles | Return clean water to the tank and hold the working level | Lift product out, spray rinse and pre-dewet it |
| Water level | Working level set for the product buoyancy | Held automatically by the top-up device | Product leaves above the water line |
| Flow control | Independent valves adjust vortex direction and strength | Dual pumps set circulation pressure | Vibration amplitude sets dwell and draining |
| Debris handling | Sand and grit sink to the tapered cone base and drain out | Two-stage wedge filter, front 0.31 mm and rear 1.4 mm | Rotary drum and discharge channel clear remaining solids |
| Effect on product | Curved profile and no protruding nozzles reduce bruising | Clean recycled water avoids re-soiling the load | Shock-absorbing arms drain and pre-dewet during vibration |
| Operator action | Set flow direction for the product type | Rinse the filters and check the top-up at shift end | Monitor the discharge and remove rejects |
Recirculation with two-stage filtration is what reduces fresh water demand: the same water is reused through the shift, and only carry-over is topped up. Ozone disinfection and a dynamic circulation filter unit are available as options.
Technical Data
VVWM-4400 Technical Data
One model, configured for large continuous washes. Figures are taken directly from the machine datasheet.
| Parameter | VVWM-4400 |
|---|---|
| Machine size | 4400 × 1450 × 1450 mm |
| Material | 304 stainless steel |
| Throughput | 1000–1800 kg/h |
| Power | 5.0 kW |
| Weight | 1800 kg |
| Voltage | 220 / 380 / 415 / 440V or customised |
| Optional modules | Ozone module, dynamic circulation filter unit |
| Washing action | Vortex flow with high-pressure bubbles and multi-stage spray |
| Circulation | Dual pump with automatic water top-up |
| Filtration | Two-stage wedge filter, front 0.31 mm, rear 1.4 mm |
| Discharge | Quick-release vibrating screen conveyor with fan-assisted air duct |
| Control | Integrated control cabinet |
All food contact parts can be removed for maintenance without tools. Voltage, spray configuration and discharge height are confirmed before production.
Advantages
Why the Vortex Tank Protects Product and Water
Deep cleaning usually means rough handling. This design separates the two.
Deep Clean Without Bruising
The semi-circular tank has no protruding nozzles, and water and bubble intensity are adjustable for delicate products.
Separation of Debris
Sand sinks and drains, leaves are screened off the surface, and the rotary debris system keeps solids away from clean product.
Water Kept Clean
Two-stage wedge filtration and automatic top-up keep the circulation water within working condition, reducing fresh water use.
Key Numbers
The Numbers Behind a Deep Clean
Four figures that describe what this machine does per cycle and per hour.
5cyclesReverse rotations per pass
16groupsAdjustable bubble groups
0.31mmFront wedge filter rating
1800kg/hMaximum throughput
Applications
Leafy Greens, Cut Roots, Fruit and Seafood
The same tank handles whole, cut, shredded and fragile products across a mixed weekly schedule.
Leafy Vegetables
Cabbage, lettuce, spinach and wild greens washed whole or shredded, with cut roots such as ginger, potato and radish handled in the same tank.
Fruit
Dates, mango, strawberry, apple, pear, tomato and grape, with adjustable intensity to protect soft fruit during the wash.
Seafood and Other Products
Fish, shrimp and scallop, plus meat, barley, herbs, larvae and fry, washed with the same bubble and vortex action.
Installed in supermarkets, vegetable distribution centres and markets; institutional catering for schools, defence, factories and prisons; central kitchens and medium to large food processing plants.
Operating Cycle
From Infeed to Dewatered Discharge
The whole path runs continuously, with adjustment points at each stage.
01
Fill and Set Flow
Fill the tank, then set vortex direction and intensity on the independent valves for the product going on.
02
Vortex and Bubble Wash
Product spirals through five reverse cycles while sixteen bubble groups break up clumps and release soil and residue.
03
Separate and Filter
Sand drains from the cone base, leaf is screened off, and the two-stage wedge filter keeps the recirculated water clean.
04
Spray, Dewater and Discharge
Top and lift-section sprays complete the rinse, the vibrating screen pre-dewets the product, and an adjustable air duct prevents sticking.
Commissioning and Cover
Commissioning, Maintenance and Cover
The machine is supplied ready to install, with guidance matched to the products you run.
Commissioning
Level, connect, confirm pump rotation and run a test cycle with your product to fix flow settings.
Wear Parts
Bubble pipes, screens and filter elements are removable, and a spare parts kit is supplied with the machine.
12-Month Warranty
Major parts replaced within the warranty period, with lifetime online engineering support afterwards.
Line Integration
The unit can head a root and leafy vegetable washing line, a long-leaf drying line or a fresh-cut processing line.
- Water savingRecirculation with automatic top-up and two-stage filtration keeps fresh water consumption down.
- Optional ozoneAn ozone module can be added for microbial reduction and pesticide residue removal.
- Volume termsAgreed per order against quantity and destination — send your target volume and port.
- Spare filtersOrder spare wedge filter elements with the machine so the circuit is never run with worn screens.
FAQ
Vortex Washing Machine Questions
The tank is formed in a smooth semi-circular profile with no protruding nozzles, so product tumbles against a curved surface rather than an edge. Water and bubble intensity are adjustable, which lets delicate leaves be washed at a lower setting than cut roots.
Vortex flow keeps the product circulating in a spiral so every surface is exposed to the water, while high-pressure bubbles break up clumps and reach between leaves and cut edges. This machine combines both, then adds a spray rinse, so it removes soil, debris and pesticide residue in one pass.
Sand and grit sink to the tapered cone base and discharge through the drain, floating leaves are caught by the top tank screen and the integrated debris removal system, and the two-stage wedge filter keeps the recirculated water clean.
No. The circulation tank has an automatic water top-up device, so the working level is maintained without manual filling. Only the initial fill and the end-of-shift drain are manual.
Yes, ozone disinfection and a dynamic circulation filter unit are available as options. Ozone is a broad-spectrum sanitiser that helps remove pesticide residue and reduce microbial load on the washed product.
The vibration discharge screen replaces a conventional belt, shortens the cleaning time and pre-dewets the product as it leaves. The unit can be placed at the head of a root and leafy vegetable washing line, a long-leaf vegetable drying line or a fresh-cut processing line.
The machine carries a 12-month warranty from delivery with replacement of major parts. Commissioning guidance, a spare parts kit, operating videos and lifetime online technical support are included.
Related Models
Other Machines in the Washing Range
If you need a smaller footprint, a bubble-only wash or ozone disinfection, these models cover those cases.
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