Potato & Root Vegetable Belt Drive Polisher

Developed in the early 2000s, Haith’s belt drive polishers have proven to be a popular machine throughout the world.

Polishing the surface of the vegetable removes any soil and minor defects thus improving the appearance, extending shelf-life and adding value to the crop.

The produce gently enters a rotating barrel which is made up of a series of nylon brush rollers which counter-rotate independently, the speed of which is controlled by two independent drives located on either side of the machine.

Water is sprayed onto the crop along the length of the barrel to maximise cleaning.

The machine is designed to be low maintenance with limited moving parts, triple sealed bearings, quick release brush rollers and full-length inspection doors, this results in ultra reliability, low running costs and minimal downtime.

The barrel is suspended on twin banded ‘V’ belts for a quiet operation.

Up to 25tph capacity

Various roller options

Full length access doors

Belt Drive Vegetable Polisher

Product Features

Standard features

Heavy duty construction

Variable speed inverter controlled drives

External grease points

Triple sealed bearings

Full length access doors

Cooper split bearings on top shaft

Pneumatic jack system

Fresh water spray bars

Optional features

Water recirculation base tank

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.