Defect Removal, Mechanical

These motor-driven solutions for separating surface dirt, bacteria, insects, light trash and other field debris from fresh-cut produce, fruits, and vegetables is an important step in preparation for further processing.

Hi-Flo™ Air Cleaner     
Extracts light trash from up to 60,000 pounds of product per hour. This energy-efficient, high-speed air separator virtually eliminates escaping waste.

Reclaim Reels and Tanks     
Removes primary waste from transport liquid as part of Key’s food pumping systems; can be used as the reservoir for pumping or flume systems.

Direct Stream™ Wash System    
Streams cut product uniformly through integrated washing, foreign material removal, and centrifugal drying processes; single, double-stage or triple wash flexibility.

Basket Wash      
Minimizes water use in small batch runs, pre-washing or second washes for a wide range of greens, florets, or cut vegetables.

Shaker Wash      
Removes large, floating foreign material from fresh-cut product; can integrate into existing lines or include in a Key Direct Stream™ fresh-cut washer system.

Vibratory Washer      
Washes and dewaters in a single space-saving unit; ideal for peeled onions, radishes, strawberries, and jalapeño peppers with several screen configuration options.