Eliminating Moisture Issues for Food Processing and Packaging
Water left on fruit and vegetable surfaces after washing and rinsing does not just slow production. It creates problems that follow the product all the way to the end customer. Excessive moisture weakens cardboard and paper containers, creates conditions for mold and mildew during shipment and storage, and interferes with stickers applied directly to outer fruit skins. On a food processing production line, moisture carryover after washing is one of the most common sources of packaging failures and quality complaints.
The Maxum Solution for Produce Packaging Lines
Nozzle Bar® Air Devices were installed with a Maxumizer® Air Blower to remove remaining moisture droplets from grape tomatoes before packaging. The patented Nozzle Bar® design delivered consistent, high-velocity airflow across the produce surface, clearing moisture at the point where it causes the most downstream damage without disrupting line speed or product integrity.
The Result
Moisture was removed effectively before packaging, speeding up production and eliminating the container failures and quality issues caused by water carryover. The customer received a consistently better packaged product with improved shelf presentation and reduced risk of mold and mildew during shipment and storage.
Fresh produce lines move fast and vary by product. Contact a Maxum representative to configure the right blow-off solution for your specific produce packaging operation, or browse the full line of Maxum Air products to start building your system.
