Washing & Polishing Systems

Clean, polished produce is essential for every successful packhouse operation, and that’s exactly what Goldpack’s soil extractors, packhouse washing machines, and vegetable polishers are designed to deliver. These systems form a vital link in the post-harvest process, ensuring that root and tuber vegetables like potatoes, carrots, onions, beetroot, and parsnips are ready for grading, packing, and distribution.

Goldpack’s washing and polishing solutions automate the cleaning, polishing, and drying stages to achieve consistent quality, hygiene, and presentation. By reducing manual handling and increasing throughput, these machines help packhouses maintain efficiency, food safety, and a premium appearance that meets market standards.

Washing & Polishing Product Range

Versatile soil extractors designed for potatoes, onions, carrots, and similar vegetables. Each model is adjustable in width and roller configuration to suit customer capacity requirements, handling from 1 to 80 t/h. Ideal for efficiently removing soil and debris before grading and washing.

Adjustable size for various items. Available in various widths and roller configurations to match different capacity and customer requirements.

New generation, low maintenance vegetable polishers
Our Emve polishers improve skin finish on vegetable surface to desired level for a range of crops from Potatoes, carrots, beetroot, parsnips and celery
Choose machine length and no. of brush rollers from a range of options, each offering varying polishing results depending on brush stiffness. 

Our Haith brush polisher has been designed for polishing root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, parsnips, red beet and swedes and with its robust design can handle the most abrasive products such as shellfish taken direct from the seabed.

With vast experience in vegetable washing gained over the last 60 years the Haith brush polisher produces a superior finished vegetable, increased shelf life and with the unique brush system imperfections from the outer surface are removed allowing increased pack out and reducing waste giving a short term pay back on the investment.

Purpose-built for removing stems, roots, grass, and similar debris at capacities from 1 to 50 t/h. Their efficient design protects vegetable surfaces while maintaining high throughput rates.

Water-assisted systems use precise pressure control to separate stones, allowing vegetables to float downstream while heavier particles settle and are removed manually or with an automatic stone elevator. This ensures smoother flow and cleaner produce.

Goldpack’s packhouse washing machines feature perforated stainless-steel drums, gentle rubber carriers, and adjustable water levels for flexible performance. Designed for continuous operation up to 30 t/h, these machines deliver consistent washing results for root vegetables of various shapes and sizes.  

Industrial peelers with 14- and 18-roller options combine carborundum and bristle rollers to deliver smooth finishes for crops like potatoes, beetroot, and sweet potatoes, with capacities of up to 4 t/h.

Features:

  • Capacity of up to 4 Tons/per hour
  • Available in 14 and 18 roller options
  • Roller comprises of a carborundum section then bristles
  • Produces a smooth finish on crops

Engineered for precise temperature control post-washing, these systems feature internal spiral screws and integrated heat exchangers to ensure efficient cooling and freshness retention.

Drying machines available in different versions, meeting specific drying and capacity needs. 

Designed for flexible drying performance, Goldpack’s systems use felted cloth-covered rollers with adjustable pressure and scrapers for effective water extraction. Ideal for maintaining product quality before packing.  

Goldpack supplies low-maintenance vegetable polishers from leading brands like EMVE and Haith. <br><br>EMVE models offer adjustable brush stiffness and length for tailored surface finishes, while Haith’s robust brush polishers handle even abrasive products such as shellfish. Both systems enhance vegetable appearance, extend shelf life, and reduce waste for a fast return on investment.

Why Choose a Washing & Polishing System

A reliable washing and polishing setup transforms operational performance in packhouses of all sizes. By combining efficient soil extractors, high-capacity packhouse washing machines, and advanced vegetable polishers, businesses can streamline their entire cleaning process from soil removal to surface finishing.

Together, these technologies enhance quality control, reduce waste, and help producers deliver consistently clean, visually appealing vegetables to market.

Dependable Solutions for Every Packhouse

Goldpack’s washing and polishing range combines proven European engineering with decades of industry experience to help packhouses across Southern Africa achieve consistent, market-ready results. Every system is built for reliability, precision, and efficiency.