How Wyma selects Vege-Polisher? brushes for your requirements

Both technical and experiential recommendations are made by the team at WYMA to ensure that our customers receive the best possible solution for their polishing requirements. When designing a Vege-Polisher™ for a customer, a Wyma Project Manager will consider many factors. Firstly, they will gain a deep understanding of the specific produce, from soil conditions right through to the end purpose (for example, juicing or fresh produce for consumption). This knowledge sets a foundation for the Project Manager to work from. Examples of the considered factors include. - Produce typeA variety of produce types can be washed with a Wyma Vege-Polisher™. We often work with potato, parsnip, carrot, turnip, and beetroot processing lines to deliver effective polishing and peeling solutions. Potatoes and parsnips require a much softer brush, depending on the variety. Carrots, turnips, and beets generally require a slightly harder brush as their skin is tougher. Often Wyma Vege-Polisher’s™ that are used for carrots will require a different type of brush for the infeed and outfeed end of the polisher. This is because consumers prefer carrots to be cleaner and their tougher skin means they can endure harder polishing.  - Produce hardnessWhile the type of produce is our first step in determining a brush type for a customer, the variety of produce type is also considered. For example, russet potatoes are very soft-skinned and so require softer brushes when cleaning, while waxy potatoes are more likely to need harder bristles and a deeper clean. It is important to get the right balance between a brush that will clean into the crevices of a vegetable without causing damage to its skin. - WaterWhen working with a customer, we need to understand not only their produce but also their processing line conditions. This includes the amount of water that is flowing through their line during cleaning and if there is a pre-wash solution installed, such as a Wet Hopper. For example, if a carrot processing line has a hopper installed ahead of the Vege-Polisher™, the produce may require less of a thorough clean as dirt, debris and stones have previously been removed. - Purpose The end use of the produce will affect how thoroughly it needs to be polished. Our customers have a variety of end purposes for their produce, from fresh consumables to juicing. These factors shape the decision for not only what type of bristles are required for the customer’s Vege-Polisher™, but also the dimensions of the boss and the configuration of the brush segments. Depending on the situation, we may decide to increase the boss size of the brush segment and shorten the bristle length. This can be recommended to customers who have no prewash before their polisher as it helps to withstand stones and debris. It can also be a good solution for baby carrots as it decreases the likelihood that one will get stuck between the rollers.  There are many different brush configurations, each one unique to the specific produce and line conditions. Your Wyma representative is equipped with years of knowledge and expertise to help assess your unique requirements. What is the life expectancy of Wyma brushes and how can I get the most out of them?We find that Wyma Vege-Polisher™ brushes last approximately 6000-10000 hours. Of course, this time can change depending on several factors, including: - Prewash A prewash through a Wet Hopper or Barrel Washer gives the produce a soak and removes excess dirt before polishing, which prevents debris and stones from entering the polisher. This can help to extend the life of the brushes.  - Type of bristlesThe type of bristles that a customer requires for their produce will affect the life expectancy of the brushes. A harder brush may last longer than a softer brush due to the decreased likelihood of bristle splaying, however this is also dependent on other factors.  - Rotation of brush directionWe recommend switching the brush direction regularly to avoid the bristles splaying to one side over time. The timing of this swap will depend on the hardness of bristle and produce.  - WaterThe amount of water that is put through the polisher during use will affect its longevity. Greater water volume means a better polish due to increased lubrication and less debris. This also keeps the bristles cleaner, resulting in extended life.