Industry: Vegetables, fruit & potatoes

Hygienic stainless steel for vegetables, fruit and potatoes

The challenge

Starch, sugars and juices in a wet environment

Washing, peeling, cutting and blanching release starch, sugars and juices. They stick to rough surfaces. In an environment where water is used continuously, that is a direct source of contamination and extra cleaning time.

Machines in this sector often run long series. Every hour a line stands still for cleaning costs capacity.

Wet polishing stainless steel parts in the ViwateQ cabin
What ViwateQ delivers

Produce longer, clean faster

A smoother surface holds on to less product and cleans faster.

Less

Build-up

Starch and juices adhere less to the optimised surface.

Shorter

Cleaning

Less downtime between production runs.

Passive

Corrosion resistant

A durable oxide layer protects in a constantly wet environment.

Clean

Appearance

A consistent, premium finish your customers notice.

Applications

Applications in vegetable and potato processing

  • Washing and destoning systems
  • Vibratory conveyors and distribution systems
  • Peelers and cutting machines
  • Blanchers and coolers
  • Conveyors, hoppers and frames
Stainless steel roller conveyor in a vegetable and potato processing line
Frequently asked questions

Questions from vegetable, fruit and potato processing

Can you treat large frames?

Yes. In Geldermalsen we treat parts up to 12 x 4 x 4 metres, with heavy cranes for lifting.

Do thin plates deform during treatment?

No. Unlike glass bead blasting, thin plates stay flat. The geometry and details of the part are preserved.

What is the lead time?

The standard lead time is about 1 to 2 weeks. For larger projects we are happy to plan ahead with you.

The ViwateQ team inspecting a treated stainless steel part
Operator applying ViwateQ Finishing to a stainless steel frame
ViwateQ employees at work

Outsource or bring it in-house?

Have your parts finished by ViwateQ service, or bring the technology into your own production with a dedicated cabin. We help you choose the route that fits your volumes.

    Reinhard van Essche, ViwateQ
    Our engineers are ready to help

    Discuss your processing line

    Tell us which machines or parts you want finished. An engineer will contact you personally.

    Operator applying ViwateQ Finishing to a stainless steel frame