After steam peeling, peel residuals are what stand between you and full yield. The A81/8H brushing machine works continuously with a cradle of 8 rollers and a central screw, both operating at adjustable speeds. It is designed to process products up to 250 mm in diameter.
The machine offers two configurations depending on the production line. In the dry process, the outer rollers are fully covered with brushes, while the central rollers have brushes covering the final two-thirds of their length. The first third features a smooth steel surface with special profiles to move the product. Water consumption is approximately 0% of the processed product flow, with the water inlet valve opening at timed intervals only for brush washing. In the dry + wet process, all rollers are fully covered with brushes, and water consumption is limited to approximately 20% of the processed product flow (adjustable) for product rinsing.
Close-up view of the A81/8H brush rollers, designed to remove residual potato peel gently and efficiently after steam peeling.
Entirely made of AISI 304 stainless steel, the machine features a highly hygienic design and reduced gaps between rollers to minimise the loss of good product. A new optional kit allows washing with the brushes and central screw in motion, with speeds adjustable via software and fixed safety grids.
Date of market introduction in Belgium
2025
What's New
The A81/8H brush peeler introduces a fully hygienic design with an integrated CIP system: cleaning is quick and easy, even with rollers and screw in motion thanks to the openable upper and lower doors. Skin removal runs with zero water consumption. Operational reliability is increased by special sealed bearings that eliminate the manual greasing routine. The open construction also allows the brushing rollers to be replaced quickly, reducing downtime. The reduced gap between the rollers minimises the loss of good product.
Added value for the user
The benefit for the user is tangible: peeling without water cuts supply, filtration and wastewater treatment costs and lowers the environmental footprint. The line stays productive longer: cleaning and roller change-outs take far less time and no scheduled greasing is needed. The hygienic CIP design makes the operator's job easier and supports compliance with food safety standards. The reduced gap between rollers limits the loss of good product, increasing yield. The result: lower operating costs and higher line availability.
Added value for the further sustainability and professionalization of the potato sector
The main contribution is lower water consumption: dry peeling reduces water withdrawals and the volume of wastewater to be treated, a key lever for a water-intensive sector. The reduced gap between rollers limits the loss of good product, improving the value recovered from each harvest and cutting food waste. Less maintenance and no periodic greasing mean fewer lubricants and lower energy use linked to stoppages. Finally, standardised CIP cleaning procedures raise the professional and hygienic level of potato processing plants.
