Vegetable Hydrocooler

When cooling is required on vegetable packing lines the most widely used option to give continuous accurate temperature reduction comprises of a chilling coil mounted over a slow moving belt, cooled water then drenches the vegetable to bring down the temperature, this system gives you control of the time that the product is in the water.

All Haith hydrocoolers are manufactured in stainless steel and fitted with external insulation panels to prevent temperature loss and reduce energy usage, there is a full size stainless steel Glycol cooling coil which is mounted over the moving floor covering the total area of the product on the belt and variable speed on the main belt giving infinite control. Water is then pumped from the hydrocooler base tank into a distribution tray and over the cooling coil bringing the temperature down to around 1°C which then drenches through the vegetables on the belt below.

The coil mounted in the top of hydrocooler is connected to an external refrigeration unit which cools and circulates the refrigerant through the coil system keeping the temperature at the correct level. Product on the belt would be at a set depth to give a dwell time of approximately 20 minutes bringing the temperature down to around 3°C before the vegetables are transported to the packing machines or cold storage to be packed later.

The Haith hydrocooler has an integral water filtration screen as standard to prevent blockages on the water distribution trays along with open construction on the sides for easy access and cleaning of the main belt. The hydrocooler can be supplied with a discharge elevator mounted in a water holding tank on the out feed of the machine for gentle and even product flow, the water tank is part of the main hydrocooler so the vegetables are always in chilled water.

Up to 20,000kg per hour capacity

3 phase variable speed motor

Glycol cooling system

Vegetable Hydrocooler

Product Features

Standard features

Plastic modular belt

3 phase variable speed motor

Plastic drive and idler sprockets

50mm thick styrofoam insulation

Fibreglass outer cladding

5mm thick base tank with drain valve and cleaning door

Water distribution gallery

Waste screen cleaner

Glycol cooling system

Our story began when Geoff Haith, at just 18 years old, started carrying out repairs for local farmers. Through this work, he recognised a need for more efficient, mechanised solutions for washing and grading root vegetables. Combining his engineering expertise with a strong farming background, Geoff went on to design and manufacture innovative machinery for handling carrots, potatoes, and beetroot.

Until recently, the business was led by Geoff’s five sons and daughter, supported by a talented and forward-thinking management team dedicated to ensuring the company’s continued success. Today, Haith employs over 120 people at our UK factory and works with a network of agents worldwide, promoting the Haith brand globally and delivering high-quality installations and satisfied customers across the world.

Over the years, Haith has continued to grow in both size and capability, relocating three times to accommodate expanding operations. This growth has culminated in our current ultra-modern, wholly owned facility in South Yorkshire, featuring approximately 6,000 m² of production space on a six-acre site. The factory is equipped with the latest CNC laser, waterjet, and bending technology, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of precision and quality.

Haith has received numerous awards for machine design and innovation. We are especially proud to have been honoured twice with the UK’s highest business accolade, The Queen’s Award for Enterprise, both in the Innovation category. As the only company in our field to hold this prestigious award, our commitment to continuous innovation and development—helping to keep the UK vegetable industry at the forefront of technology—has been clearly recognised.