Automated processing line for lettuce and leafy vegetables
Handling high volumes of lettuce and other leafy vegetables in industrial settings requires reliable and efficient systems. The challenge often lies in maintaining hygiene standards while ensuring gentle processing and high throughput.
Weigh, sort, wash, and dry efficiently
The fully automated processing line by KRONEN is designed for lettuce and leafy vegetables. This networked system integrates advanced technologies for weighing, sorting, washing, and drying. The Flow Weigh Belt System by iWEIGH ensures a controlled product flow and accurate input planning. The GEWA XL washing machine provides high-performance washing with minimal water consumption, and the K850 drying system offers continuous operation with large capacity. Built for maximum hygiene, efficiency, and gentle handling, this line is suitable for sensitive products like baby leaf lettuce and mixed salads. KRONEN partners with HiTec Food Systems for mechanical and optical sorting. The line can process up to 2,000 kg/h of mixed salad or 1,000 kg/h of baby leaf lettuce, making it ideal for large-scale operations.
Benefits
- Achieve precise and controlled product flow with dynamic weighing systems
- Ensure high hygiene standards with advanced washing and drying technologies
- Maintain gentle processing for sensitive leafy products
- Handle high capacities with continuous, automatic operation
- Reduce labor requirements with a fully automated system