Automatic crate weighing system for fresh produce

Streamline your fresh produce processing by precisely weighing and filling products into crates, ensuring seamless integration into your production line for improved efficiency and accuracy.

Fills and Weighs Crates with Precision

The KWS crate weighing system from KRONEN GmbH is a semi-automatic solution crafted to meet the demanding needs of the food and fresh produce processing industries. Designed for accurate weighing and swift filling, it effortlessly handles products such as cut lettuce blends, julienne-cut beetroot, and pre-washed iceberg lettuce. Integrating seamlessly into your production line, the system uses dual-speed belt control for coarse and fine filling, ensuring precision with every batch. It can process a variety of solid food items at high speed, making it ideal for environments that require continuous operation. The system accommodates Euronorm crates, automates infeed and discharge, and optionally includes a robust label printer for enhanced traceability and data handling. Constructed with a focus on hygiene and safety, the KWS replaces traditional chain conveyors with high-quality belts, perfect for food applications. Adaptable to various installation needs, the KWS crate weighing system enhances your efficiency while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and operational safety.

Benefits

  • Ensures precise product handling with dual-speed filling for optimal weight accuracy.
  • Increases efficiency by automating infeed and discharge processes, allowing seamless production flow.
  • Enhances safety with a slipping clutch mechanism, reducing injury risk during operation.
  • Maintains hygienic standards with belt-driven crate transport, avoiding contamination risks.
  • Offers operational versatility with programmable weight targets and optional labeling for traceability.

General


Applications
Baked goods,Salads,Pet food,Meat,Fruits,Vegan products,Vegetables,Fish
End products
Cut lettuce blends,Bread rolls,Julienne-cut beetroot,Pre-washed iceberg lettuce,Vegan patty mix,Ferret pellets,Sliced turnips,Pre-portioned salad bowls,Sliced ham,Diced mango
Steps before
Cutting,Preparation,Trimming,Sorting
Steps after
Packaging,Labeling,Crate Discharge,Data Processing
Input ingredients
cut vegetables,lettuce,colorful salad mixtures,turnip,beetroot Julienne,pre-cleaned iceberg salad
Output ingredients
weighed crates,Euronorm containers
Market info
KRONEN is known for manufacturing industrial food processing equipment, specializing in washing, cutting, peeling, and packaging machinery, recognized for innovation, high quality, and efficiency in automated food processing solutions.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Automatic
Capacity
Depends on product factors
Dimensions
2663 x 749 x 1600 mm
Electrical Power
1.1 kW
Voltage
400 V N/PE
Frequency
50 Hz
Weight
240 kg
Infeed/Placement Height
595 mm
Outfeed/Delivery Height
595 mm
Belt Width
400 mm
Belt Speed
max. 0.6 m/min

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Semi-automatic
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Infeed control speeds
Coarse and fine filling speeds
Safety features
Slipping clutch on drive unit
Integration capability
End of production line
Container type compatibility
Euronorm crates (600 x 400 x X mm)

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Food-grade materials
Cleanability
Hygienic design,easy to clean
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel construction
Abrasion resistance
High durability components
Density/particle size
Accommodates various sizes

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
2663 x 749 mm
Machine height
1600 mm (1836 mm with signal traffic light system)
Feed/discharge method
Automatic infeed and discharge
Container type
Euronorm crates (600 x 400 x X mm)
Belt width
400 mm
Belt speed
max. 0.6 m/min
Infeed/placement height
595 mm
Outfeed/delivery height
595 mm
Weight of machine
240 kg

Custom Options


Control panel type
Precise control unit
Integration Possibilities
Process flow integration
Label printer option
Available
Filling Belt Control
Two-speed infeed belt
Programmable Filling Weight
Yes
Supply Network Adaptation
Optional for different voltages
Roller Conveyor Docking
Optional