SupaWash Potato Barrel Washer

The Haith SupaWash was designed specifically for larger potato packers for an advanced washing solution.

It has all the innovative, market-leading features that our standard barrels have including external bearings throughout and robust design but with the addition of a separate clean water discharge tank.

Barrel washing has been the preferred option over many years for the removal of soil from vegetables, although other options have been tried and tested we still come back to the rotary drum being the best and most reliable way of washing due to the gentle scrubbing action when vegetables are rotated in a barrel filled with water.

Through our market leading innovation team we are continually researching ways of improving our equipment to give the best in class vegetable handling solutions to our clients.

The latest Haith Supa-Wash incorporates all of the standard features on our barrel washers which include shaft mounted drives, cooper split bearings on the main drive shaft, split drive shaft with coupling, all bearings are external and away from water for ease of maintenance and longevity, conveyor rollers with shaft locking system, heavy duty laser cut barrel with slots or holes depending on product being washed, fully pintle rubber lined inside the barrel, air operated full width discharge door and HMI touch screen control with diagnostics.

The waste which is collected in the base tank can be automatically removed by an auger and scraper elevator system alternatively you can have a series of air valves which can be controlled to dump in sequence monitoring the volume of water usage.

All barrel washers can be supplied as a complete system with de-stoning on the in feed and a floating waste removal unit on the out feed of the barrel which is ideal when the washer is incorporated in to potato processing line.

This Supa-Wash comes with the addition of an internal de-watering cone section with lifters on the outfeed of the barrel to gently bring the potatoes out of the drum and feed into a separate integrated clean water tank; this removes any dirty wash water residues left on the vegetables from the barrel keeping bacteria on the product to a minimum.

A CIP cleaning system can be supplied as an option which allows automatic internal sanitation of the washer, this is controlled from the HMI and can easily be done at the end of each shift, which is another important factor in reducing bacteria and improving vegetable shelf life.

Up to 30tph capacity

Barrel length between 4m - 5m

Efficient and low maintenance

SupaWash Vegetable Barrel Washer

Product Features

Standard features

External bearings throughout for longevity and ease of maintenance

Large 1700mm diameter barrel

Fully pintle lined barrel to maximise cleaning of crop

Air operated linear discharge door

Touch screen HMI to control all functions

Variable speed barrel drive

High efficiency electric drives

Fresh water spray bars to rinse the crop on exit

Heavy duty top shaft with SEW drive and TorqLOC® shaft mounting system

Optional features

Integrated de-stoner

Cooper split bearings on top shaft

Floating debris removal system - for the removal of wood, plastic and hollow heart potatoes

Sludge removal system with full length auger and scraper elevator - reduced water consumption

CIP 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.