High-Capacity Garlic Processing Line for Efficient Production – Delivery to Australia
August 13, 2026Admin
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In the fast-paced food processing industry, efficiency and convenience are crucial. Garlic, an essential ingredient in culinary preparations, is consumed in vast quantities daily. This demand has led to the proliferation of numerous garlic production and processing facilities. However, with industrialization, relying on inefficient manual methods for clove separation, peeling, and washing is no longer sufficient to meet production demands. Additionally, manual operations can damage the garlic, increasing waste. To address these challenges, more factories are adopting large-scale garlic processing lines.
Recently, our Australian client expanded their garlic processing plant, requiring larger machinery to achieve a production capacity of 500-600 kg per hour. Based on their specific needs, we provided a tailored recommendation, and the client ultimately chose a comprehensive garlic peeling and processing line. This line consists of seven key machines: a garlic clove separating machine, a chain-type garlic peeling machine, a bubble washing machine, and a parallel air drying machine. When integrated with their existing packaging line, this setup enables efficient production of perfectly packaged garlic. The system not only maintains the integrity of the garlic but also helps preserve its freshness to some extent.
Next, let’s take this Australian customer’s production line as an example to explore the details of garlic processing production lines:
The initial step in a garlic processing production line is the separation of whole garlic heads into individual cloves. This process requires our specialized garlic clove separating machine.
1. Silicone Plate Kneading and Peeling
This garlic clove separating machine employs food-grade silicone components that utilize the gap between the upper and lower silicone plates, combined with centrifugal force, to gently knead and separate garlic cloves from whole bulbs. Unlike traditional hard-squeeze separation methods, it adopts a biomimetic soft kneading approach that closely mimics human hand kneading. When whole garlic heads enter the gap between the rotating rubber rollers, they are gently broken apart through uniform friction and pressure, avoiding scratches, crushing, or puncturing of the garlic flesh.
2. High Efficiency and Yield
This garlic clove separating machine achieves a clove separation rate of up to 98%. Even for fresh garlic with thin skins that are prone to spoilage, the proportion of broken or fragmented cloves remains below 5%. This preserves the original shape of the cloves, significantly extending their shelf life.
3. Discharge and Separation
The garlic clove separating machine with well design, post-separation, the garlic cloves fall vertically into a discharge channel. A powerful blower generates a continuous, strong horizontal airflow: heavier, intact cloves are carried downward and discharged smoothly from the stainless steel outlet; lighter residues—such as dried garlic skins, cores, stems, roots, and dust—are blown out to the side for collection and subsequent processing.
4. Adjustable Clove Size
The garlic clove separating machine features four adjustable handwheels on top, allowing precise regulation of the roller gap. It can handle various garlic sizes, from small purple-skinned garlic (less than 5cm) to medium-sized and large bulbs (around 6cm). One machine can process all sizes efficiently without jamming or incomplete separation, eliminating the need for multiple machines in rotation.
After the garlic is separated into cloves, it undergoes pneumatic peeling to ensure efficient processing. To meet the customer’s production requirements, a chain-type garlic peeling machine is employed. The chain drive mechanism prevents the cloves from being crushed, resulting in a cleaner and smoother peel, enhancing overall product quality and processing efficiency.
1. Dry High-Pressure Pneumatic Peeling
This chain-type garlic peeling machine utilizes a bladeless, waterless dry pneumatic process. It relies on a compressor to generate high-pressure airflow, which creates a vortex through an internal annular nozzle. The airflow alone peels the garlic cloves, eliminating traditional methods such as hard friction, blade cutting, and water soaking. Throughout the process, no hard objects contact the garlic, resulting in smooth, intact skins without breakage, crushing, or scratches—significantly reducing raw material loss. The dry processing method prevents water contact, lowering the risk of mold and spoilage, thereby greatly extending shelf life. This ensures the garlic meets export-grade quality standards.
2. Chain Conveyor System
The core of chain-type garlic peeling machine is a stainless steel roller chain conveyor equipped with a variable frequency speed controller. The conveying speed can be adjusted freely based on the garlic’s dryness and size to meet different production requirements. The chain spacing is customizable to accommodate various garlic types, including purple-skinned, white-skinned, and small single-clove garlic, preventing issues such as cloves slipping out or getting stuck. The feed inlet features an anti-roll-off baffle to prevent garlic cloves from spilling during feeding, reducing raw material waste. The equipment includes an automatic garlic skin and clove separation device: after peeling, the garlic skin is discharged separately with airflow, while the clean garlic cloves are discharged directly—eliminating the need for manual secondary sorting. It can be integrated with a clove separator, washing machine, and packaging machine to form a fully automated garlic deep-processing line, operated by just one person.
3. Garlic Collection Device
The feed inlet of the chain-type garlic peeling machine is equipped with a protective garlic collection baffle. When used with the elevator, this prevents garlic cloves from rolling out and scattering during tilting and conveying, ensuring a seamless feeding process. This design reduces manual pick-up of fallen garlic, improving automation and operational smoothness. It is especially suitable for long-term, large-volume, continuous feeding operations. The design is tailored to meet the practical needs of factory production scenarios, minimizing food waste and enhancing efficiency.
4. Control Panel
The chain-type garlic peeling machine features a user-friendly control box with clearly labeled buttons, including power switches, conveyor control, and a frequency converter. Even users with no prior experience can operate it easily. Additionally, we offer customization of the control interface in different languages to meet specific customer requirements, facilitating easier operation and understanding.
After peeling, the garlic is manually sorted to remove good garlic and discard any that do not meet the standards. Next, it is washed using an air bubble water spraying fruit and vegetable washing machine to remove dust and impurities from the surface of the garlic.
1. Conveyor Belt
This air bubble water spraying fruit and vegetable washing machine is designed to wash peeled garlic, which has a fragile surface that is easily damaged. To protect the garlic during processing, a blue plastic conveyor belt is used, preventing damage as the garlic falls from the inlet. Additionally, baffles are installed on the belt to facilitate smooth movement and efficient discharge of the material.
2. Discharge Port
The air bubble water spraying fruit and vegetable washing machine features a lift-type discharge port that allows washed garlic to exit smoothly while retaining the water inside the machine. This design replaces manual labor, increasing convenience and speed. The system can also be connected to other machines for continuous production, enabling seamless integration into a processing line.
3. Filter Tank
On the side of air bubble water spraying fruit and vegetable washing machine, the filter tank circulates water during operation. It contains perforated plates on the side to effectively filter out impurities, ensuring water remains clean. This allows for multiple reuse cycles of the same batch of water, significantly saving costs and reducing water consumption.
4. Spray Bars and Nozzles
The air bubble water spraying fruit and vegetable washing machine washing system includes multiple spray bars, each equipped with 3 or 4 nozzles arranged alternately to ensure comprehensive cleaning of the garlic. The nozzles are manually adjustable, allowing operators to modify spray angles and optimize cleaning effectiveness.
5. Washing and Rinsing Zones
The air bubble water spraying fruit and vegetable washing machine features dedicated washing and rinsing zones. The washing zone is equipped with multiple spray bars and nozzles that circulate water for efficient cleaning and water conservation. The rinsing zone uses clean, non-circulated water to thoroughly rinse the garlic, ensuring the final product is completely clean and free of residues.
6. Drainage Outlet
A large-diameter drainage outlet made of durable stainless steel is installed at the bottom of air bubble water spraying fruit and vegetable washing machine. It is equipped with a locking mechanism to ensure a secure seal, facilitating efficient drainage and easy maintenance.
After washing, the garlic will be placed in a parallel air drying machine to air dry. This removes any remaining water from the surface of the garlic, ensuring it is dry and preventing moisture residue from causing it to spoil and wrinkle.
1. Stainless Steel Mesh Belt
The parallel air drying machine employs a large 304 stainless steel mesh belt with small mesh openings to prevent garlic from falling through or becoming stuck. The mesh design facilitates the drainage of residual water from the surface of the garlic, ensuring smooth and hygienic operation. Made from stainless steel, the belt is robust, durable, and resistant to rust and deformation, ensuring long-term reliable use.
2. Air Fan Drying
Equipped with multiple air knife fans, this parallel air drying machine provides strong and evenly distributed parallel airflow that blows from above the mesh belt onto the garlic. This rapidly removes residual water droplets after washing, eliminating the need for manual drying. The efficient drying process shortens overall processing time, enhances production capacity, and prevents prolonged moisture retention, which could cause skin wrinkling or cloves rotting. This preservation of the garlic’s appearance helps extend shelf life.
3. Wastewater Tray
During the parallel air drying machine drying, moisture is blown from the garlic surface onto the ground. To maintain a clean and hygienic workspace, a 304 stainless steel wastewater tray is installed beneath the belt to collect dripping water. This feature helps keep the workshop tidy and prevents water accumulation.
4. Control Panel
The parallel air drying machine features an easy-to-operate control box with clearly labeled buttons for power, conveyor belt operation, and fan control. It also includes a frequency converter for precise adjustment of the conveyor speed. The user-friendly design allows even inexperienced operators to manage the machine effortlessly. Custom language options are available upon request to suit different user needs.
5. Base and Casters
The parallel air drying machine is mounted on four swivel casters for easy mobility. Additionally, it has 16 height-adjustable disc feet that ensure stable operation on uneven surfaces. Users can easily adjust these feet to keep the machine level, optimizing performance and ensuring safety during operation.
This comprehensive garlic processing line offers significant advantages for large-scale food production. By integrating advanced machines such as garlic clove separating machines, chain-type garlic peeling machine, air bubble water spraying fruit and vegetable washing machines, and parallel air drying machine, it ensures high efficiency, minimal product damage, and consistent quality. The automation reduces labor costs, speeds up production, and helps maintain the freshness and integrity of the garlic throughout the process. Moreover, the system’s modular design allows seamless integration with existing packaging lines, making it highly adaptable to various factory setups.
Implementing this line not only increases output capacity-up to 600 kg per hour-but also enhances overall operational efficiency and product quality, meeting the strict demands of modern food processing. If you are looking to upgrade your garlic processing capabilities and improve productivity, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a tailored quotation. We are here to help you achieve your production goals efficiently.
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