Our peeler/washers are best known for their ability to process potatoes and carrots.  But over the years we have built machines to peel or wash apples, beets, pears, onions, parsnips, sweet potatoes, parsnip, golf balls (yes, golf balls), cabbage, rutabagas and even horseradish.  Our equipment specialists and representatives have a wealth of information, including specific roll configurations for your application.

Click on the small image above to see our large product peeler originally developed to wash cabbage and remove the first layer of leaves.  This is just one example of the variety of models we have designed for special applications.  (Request information)

Another example is a half-length peeler/washer, based originally on our Model 2500 peeler.  We have many customers, primarily in the salad industry, who use the half-length peeler for short runs of several products to fulfill their daily production needs.  They often use them much like a batch peeler.

Our new half-length peeler, is based on the Model 2600 peeler, since the Model 2500 is being phased out.  (See story above.)  The new peeler/washer has been reengineered and features more robust bearings, a new drive case, quick change shafts, and simpler maintenance.  This new unit will be on display at EXPO Pack in Mexico City in June.   (Request information)

In mid-April several Vanmark representatives spent time at the our factory.  They came away with a greater understanding of the principles of operation of the Vanamrk peeler/washer and how to help customers get optimum performance from their systems.

The unique  "back to the basics" session was hosted and taught by Joe Wallace, Vanmark President and CEO, who literally "grew up" in the peeler industry.  He was able to give them insights into how current technology was developed from the original concepts of the countertop peeler that Vanmark was founded on.

It was a real learning experience for all the attendees, including those from Vanmark's engineering and sales staff. One of the key points of the session, was that optimum performance starts with consistent feed to the peeler to maintain a consistent bed depth  Once this critical factor is established, peeler efficiency then becomes a function of proper roll configuration, roll speed, and gate setting.

"What really made everything clear was when we watched the video of development of the [new Vanmark] Natural Flow Gate," said one participant.  "That brought it all together for me, because we could literally see the effect of inconsistent feeding and that turning the rolls at high speed was actually counter productive."

Vanmark intends to have additional training sessions later in the year as new products are introduced.