Cucumbers
Wash Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Tufted – Spiral Wound
.018 PSE
24 row – 30 WPF
Gentle washing with long brush life.
Hi–Low trim recommended
to reduce "Torpedoing".
.022 HX Pex
24 row – 30 WPF
Long life and more aggressive brushing action.
Drying Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Tufted – Spiral Wound
.015 HX Pex
24 row – 30 WPF
Most gentle drying.
Use with flipper bars.
.018 HX Pex
24 row – 30 WPF
Long life with very effective drying.
.022 HX Pex
24 row – 27 WPF
Long life with more aggressive action.
Waxing Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Tufted – Spiral Wound
Waxlon
24 row – 32 WPF
Small diameter, round, synthetic filament
Hi–Low trim improves
specifically designed for waxing. Resistant to
tumbling and effectiveness.
most chemicals. Will not rot or fracture.
50/50 Mixture
24 row – 32 WPF
Highly absorbent horsehair combined with
Horsehair and PSE
PSE carries and distributes wax well without
matting.
.018 PSE
24 row – 30 WPF
Gentle and long brush life.
Onions
Wash Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Tufted – Spiral Wound
.010 Polypropylene
24 row – 27 WPF
Good removal of excess shin and fine roots.
Hi–Low trim improves
tumbling and effectiveness.
.014 Polypropylene
24 row – 27 WPF
More aggressive than .010 polypropylene.
.015 PSO
24 row – 30 WPF
Slightly more aggressive than .014
polypropylene.
.022 HX Pex
24 row – 27 WPF
Good removal of excess skin and fine roots.
Doesn't trap debris in brush like polypropylene.
Potatoes
Wash Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Spiral Wound
.010 Polypropylene
24 WPF
Good cleaning.
.014 Polypropylene
24 WPF
More aggressive than .010 polypropylene.
.014 Nylon
24 WPF
Good cleaning and longest brush life.
.022 HX Pex
27 WPF
Good cleaning. More gentle than nylon or
polypropylene.
Drying Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Spiral Wound
.022 HX Pex
27 WPF
Gentle drying action. Long life.
Use with flipper bars.
HEATED DRYER / POLISHER APPLICATIONS
Wash Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Tufted – Spiral Wound
.008 6–6 Nylon
24 row – 30 WPF
Good heat resistance. Long life.