Factory Acceptance Checks for a Fruit and Vegetable Bubble Washer
A buyer's guide to defining pass or fail checks for a fruit and vegetable bubble washer, using the rated throughput, materials, and power data as reference points for a factory acceptance test.
Before signing off a fruit and vegetable bubble washer, decide how the factory acceptance test will prove the machine meets your cleaning needs, not just that it runs. A practical starting point is a timed run at the rated throughput of 500 kg/h, using produce similar to your own, with a written pass or fail criterion for cleaning result agreed in advance.
Ask the supplier how the test load will be prepared and inspected. Will samples be checked for visible soil after a single pass, and who judges acceptable cleanliness? Confirm the construction is 304 stainless steel on product-contact surfaces and that welds and corners can be inspected during the test. For power, verify the unit operates on 3 kW, 380 V and record actual current draw under load.
Define checks for bubble action, water circulation, and discharge consistency, and require the supplier to state tolerances. A conditional example: if your produce varies in size, ask for a test with the smallest and largest items you expect.
Before requesting a quote, confirm with the supplier what test produce and utilities they require, how pass or fail is recorded, and whether the acceptance test can be witnessed at the factory.