Direct Drive Vegetable & Potato Polisher

Haith’s Direct Drive Root Veg Polisher is an ultra-low maintenance machine that gives the user their best ever polishing results and leaves the product with a much improved skin finish which increases pack out and adds value to the crop.

The machine consists of a rotating barrel made up of a series of hard wearing nylon brush rollers that rotate independently and can be varied in speed. The system works by gently brushing (polishing) the surface of the vegetable, removing soil and minor surface defects.

Internal spray bars rinse the produce as it travels along the length of the barrel to aid cleaning. The first one is recycled water for reduced water consumption and the second is fresh water for a final rinse prior to exiting the polisher.

An air operated linear discharge door holds produce level until it weirs over to give an even outfeed and air jacks can raise/lower the discharge end which changes the running angle to maximise dwell time and crop cleaning.

Our innovative Direct Drive Polisher has been designed with limited moving parts resulting in an ultra reliable machine with low running costs and minimal downtime when carrying out service works.

Up to 25tph capacity

14, 16 & 18 roller options

Patented roller drive system

Direct Drive Vegetable Polisher

Product Features

Standard features

Heavy duty stainless steel construction

Automatically changes brush rotation direction to maximise brush life

Variable speed drives

External grease points

Cooper split bearings on the top shaft

High efficiency SEW drives on each brush roller

Inverter speed control on barrel and brushes

Internal recycled and fresh water spray bars

HMI touchscreen control of all functions

Full length raising inspection doors – complete access to all moving parts for ease of servicing and hygiene

Pneumatic linear discharge door for an even discharge

Optional features

Water recirculation base tank

CIP (Clean In Place) system for automated internal cleaning

Polisher bypass systems

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.