The Pegaso 1000 washing machine allows to wash 1500-2000 kg/hour of olives before they move on to the pressing stage. Washing is crucial to remove any impurities such as soil, dust, leaves and other residues that may be present on the olives after harvesting.
In the Pegaso 1000 installation, the hydropneumatic washing machine is located after the deleafer and before the device (screw elevator or conveyor) that transports the olives to the crusher. This system ensures that the olives are cleaned before being pressed, thus contributing to the quality of the final olive oil.
Basically the hydropneumatic washing machine is a standard and fundamental component of the Pegaso 1000 system, designed to guarantee the cleaning of the olives through a hydropneumatic system, preparing the fruit for the subsequent processing stages and contributing to the quality of the final product. The washing machine was created to allow quick and easy end-of-day cleaning.
FAQ Pegaso 1000 washing machine
What is the capacity of the Pegaso 1000 washing machine?
The Pegaso 1000 hydropneumatic washing machine washes from 1,500 to 2,000 kg/h of olives before the crushing stage. It is sized to serve the Pegaso 1000 system (1,000 kg/h) with a safety margin, and is also used in the Pegaso 1500 system.
In which OMT systems is the Pegaso 1000 washing machine included?
The Pegaso 1000 washing machine is a standard component of the Pegaso 1000 system and is also used in the Pegaso 1500 system. It is located after the defoliator and before the elevator (screw conveyor or conveyor) that carries the olives to the crusher.
How is the washing machine integrated into the processing flow?
The flow is: hopper, elevator with defoliation, Pegaso 1000 hydropneumatic washing machine, elevator or conveyor, crusher. This positioning ensures the olives reach the crusher clean, contributing to the quality of the final oil by removing impurities that could alter its flavour.
Is end-of-day cleaning simple?
Yes. The washing machine is built to allow simple, fast end-of-day cleaning. The design makes sanitisation operations easier, which is important during the olive harvest to avoid cross-contamination between olive batches and to keep the quality of the process constant.
