Water Recycle Automatic Plastic Basket Washing Machine For Food Processing Factory

What is a basket washing machine?

     Automatic crate washing machine is continuous industrial cleaning equipment specially designed for plastic turnover crates, food trays and storage baskets widely used in food processing plants, central kitchens and frozen food factories. Constructed with full SUS304 stainless steel, it features three-section cleaning workflow including alkaline degreasing, hot water rinsing and final fresh water flushing via multi-angle high-pressure spray nozzles. Driven by variable frequency conveying chain, the machine automatically finishes feeding, full-surface decontamination and discharging without repeated manual handling. Built-in circulating filtration system recycles cleaning water to slash water and detergent waste remarkably. It replaces 4~7 manual workers and ensures consistent cleaning effect to remove hidden food residues and grease inside crate gaps, effectively preventing cross-contamination of raw materials. Standardized basket sanitation helps factories satisfy international food safety audit standards and expand export business. As essential supporting equipment for automated food production lines, it cuts comprehensive operating cost and improves overall workshop hygiene efficiently.

Usage Introduction

                                                            Application scenarios

The difference between manual and machine

   Manual crate cleaning needs 4–7 workers to soak, scrub and rinse baskets one by one. Cleanliness varies greatly; grease and food scraps remain stuck in crate corners, triggering raw material cross-contamination and product waste. Open random washing wastes massive water and detergent, while long-time manual scrubbing scratches baskets and shortens their service life. High daily labor cost keeps raising factory operating expense, and unstable sanitation often leads to failed factory audits and heavy fines.

   Automatic washer only requires one attendant. Three-stage all-round high-pressure spray removes hidden dirt thoroughly for unified cleanliness. Closed circulating water cuts over 70% water consumption, and gentle conveying avoids basket damage. Continuous high-speed cleaning eliminates crate backlog and smooths production flow. Stable hygiene helps factories pass global inspections effortlessly, cutting hidden losses on labor, wastage and fines and bringing lasting profit growth.

​Machine parameters

Parameter Item	Specific Data
Full Machine Dimension	6200×1350×1720 mm
Effective Cleaning Width	520 mm
Total Installed Power	18.5 KW
Rated Voltage	380V 50Hz(Customizable 220V/415V)
Number of Water Tanks	3 independent separated water tanks
Single Tank Volume	650 L per tank
Working Capacity	800~1200 crates per hour
Conveying Speed	0.3~1.2 m/min(VFD stepless adjustable)
Main Material	Whole machine SUS304 food grade stainless steel
Cleaning Temperature	Hot water 45~85℃ adjustable with electric heating
Water Recycling Rate	≥72% via multi-layer filter circulation system
Required Operators	1 person for feeding & inspection
Applicable Crate Size	Max 600×400×300 mm standard plastic turnover basket
Certification	CE & ISO9001 available

Company Profile

   Yido specializes in food processing machinery and complete production line solutions. Integrating R&D, manufacturing, sales, and service, the company provides reliable equipment for meat, vegetable, fruit, seafood, and snack industries. With food-grade stainless steel, OEM/ODM customization, and professional support, Yido helps global customers improve efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve sustainable growth.

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FAQ

Q1: What kinds of containers can this crate washing machine clean?

A: It is applicable for standard plastic turnover crates, food storage trays, meat containers, vegetable baskets and logistics packing boxes used in central kitchen, frozen food and pickled food factories. Customized modification is available for special-sized non-standard baskets.

Q2: How many workers are required to operate the whole washing line?

A: Only 1 operator is needed to place crates on the feeding inlet and inspect finished output, replacing 4~7 manual cleaning workers largely to cut long-term labor expense.

Q3: Does this machine save much water compared with manual washing?

A: Yes. Equipped with three independent water tanks and closed circulating filtration system, over 70% cleaning water can be recycled, greatly reducing daily water and detergent consumption.

Q4: Can the equipment adjust running speed to fit different dirt levels of baskets?

A: Supported. It adopts PLC variable frequency speed control system on control cabinet, users can flexibly set conveyor speed according to heavy oil residue or light-stain crates to guarantee stable cleaning result.

Q5: Is the machine compliant with international food safety standards for export factory audit?

A: Full machine adopts SUS304 food-grade stainless steel, available with CE & ISO certification. Standard high-temperature spray cleaning meets HACCP hygiene requirements to help factories smoothly pass global third-party sanitation inspection.