Prickly Pears Peeling And Washing Macine For Needles Remove

The Dual Brush Roller Prickly Pears Peeling and Washing Machine is engineered to tackle the unique challenges of processing Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear) fruits. With their dense layer of fine glochids (needles) and tough outer skin, prickly pears demand specialized equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and hygienic preparation. Our machine integrates advanced mechanical brushing and precision washing systems to remove 100% of needles and peels, transforming labor-intensive manual processes into a seamless automated workflow—ideal for exporters, juice producers, and functional food manufacturers.

Precision Needle Removal and Peel Separation
The machine employs a two-stage automated process to handle prickly pears’ abrasive surfaces:

Dual-Brush Abrasion System: Counter-rotating food-grade nylon brush rollers (customized hardness) grip and rotate fruits, using friction to dislodge needles and peel without damaging the flesh.

High-Pressure Filtration & Recycling: As needles are scrubbed off, integrated water jets flush debris into a filtration tank. A multi-layer filter captures needles and peels, while 85% of water is recycled—minimizing waste and operational costs.

Gentle Exit Conveyor: De-needled fruits exit via a cushioned belt with shock-absorbing springs, preventing bruising and preserving quality for fresh markets or further processing.

Improved production efficiency: Mechanized, continuous processing significantly reduces thorn removal and cleaning time, making it suitable for batch operations.

Eliminates the risk of manual thorn removal: The machine's physical thorn removal replaces manual thorn removal, significantly reducing occupational hazards.

Minimizes fruit damage: The flexible brush design removes thorns while preserving the fruit's integrity, minimizing breakage.

Water-saving, environmentally friendly, and easy to clean: The circulating spray system conserves water, and the stainless steel construction facilitates high-temperature sterilization and cleaning.

Interlocking dual brush roller design: Equipped with closely spaced, opposite-direction rollers, each embedded with 5cm-long nylon bristles. This creates a "peeling tunnel" that provides 360-degree coverage of the fruit.

Stainless steel structure with removable unit: Easy to clean and disinfect, while also being easily removable and adaptable to workshop layout adjustments.

Improved Safety: Eliminates direct contact with spines, eliminates the need for heavy gloves, and eliminates the need for burning spines.

Stable Quality: Clean, thorn-free fruit after cleaning, resulting in higher quality and suitable for export and high-end markets.

Reduced Operating Costs: Reduces manual spine removal costs and packaging losses, resulting in more cost-effective long-term operation.

Food Safety Compliance: Made of food-grade stainless steel, it is easy to clean and disinfect, and complies with regulatory and production process standards.

This Prickly Pears Peeling and Washing Machine for Needles Removal (Double-Roller Cactus Needle Removal and Washing Machine) features an advanced double-roller mechanical design, spray-cleaning assistance, and food-grade material construction. It specifically addresses the challenge of prickly pear surface needle removal, ensuring efficient, safe, and hygienic needle removal and cleaning. It significantly improves production efficiency, ensures operational safety, and provides reliable quality assurance for fruit export and high-end consumer markets.

If you would like to learn more about the machine's specifications, applicable capacity, customization options, or request a quote, please contact us online. We will provide comprehensive technical information and professional advice to help you achieve intelligent upgrades in your cactus fruit processing line!

We look forward to your consultation and collaboration!