Water Trough Conveyor | Fruit Vegetable Line Conveying Equipment

Our Water Trough Conveyor transports floating or buoyant food products using flowing water as the conveying medium, replacing physical belts and rollers with a gentle water current. This design is particularly effective for delicate items such as whole fruits, leafy vegetables, root crops and beans, where mechanical friction or impact could damage the surface. By eliminating product-to-belt contact, it significantly reduces bruising and abrasion, preserving the visual quality and market value of the produce. The trough is constructed from food-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and easy sanitation in wet environments.

In a typical fruit vegetable processing line, the conveyor receives washed produce from upstream vortex type cleaning machine stations and carries it smoothly toward the next stage. Integrated screens or perforated sections drain excess water at the discharge end, so semi-dry surfaces improve grading accuracy at roller type fruit classifier stations downstream. The flowing water also keeps produce in motion during temporary buffering, preventing settling and clogging, and the gentle action suits fragile items such as berries or blanched vegetables exiting a blanching and cooling line. Trough length, width and water recirculation options can be customized to match your line layout, delivering reliable low-impact material flow for modern processing facilities.