Centrifugal drying system for lettuce and vegetables
Enhance your production line’s efficiency with this high-capacity centrifuge that ensures precise moisture control in leafy greens and fruit while maintaining product integrity, ideal for meeting demanding processing requirements in modern food facilities.
Dries and Dewaters Fresh Produce Continuously
The K850 drying system from KRONEN GmbH is a fully automatic centrifugal drying solution designed for efficient moisture removal in large-scale food processing. This robust system utilizes a high-capacity centrifuge with an 850 mm drum, providing continuous dewatering for salads, vegetables, fruits, and other food products at up to 5,000 kg per hour. The K850’s integration into processing lines ensures seamless operation, with automated program settings and a “Plug & Play” setup for easy installation. It features advanced energy-saving modes and remote maintenance via TOSI-BOX, enhancing operational efficiency. Available with optional materials for corrosion resistance, the K850 supports various customization options, including volume control and flexible cleaning solutions, catering to diverse industry needs.
Benefits
- Ensures uniform product drying, reducing bottlenecks in high-capacity lines.
- Minimizes labor intervention through its fully automated operation and remote monitoring capabilities.
- Decreases energy usage with an optimized drive unit, leading to lower operational costs.
- Enhances hygiene and product safety via its open design and integrated cleaning system.
- Accommodates diverse processing needs with customizable settings for different product types.
- Applications
- Baked goods,Salads,Pet food,Meat,Vegan products,Vegetables,Fish,Fruit
- End products
- Baby leaf salad,Dried pet food ingredients,Bun dewatering,Diced fruit salad,Vegan meal kits,Dehydrated sliced vegetables,Cut lettuce mixes,Pre-cooked vegan patties
- Steps before
- Washing,Cutting,Preparation,Trimming,Sorting
- Steps after
- Weighing,Packaging,Conveying
- Input ingredients
- cut lettuce,whole leaves,cut fruit,cut vegetables
- Output ingredients
- dried lettuce,dried leaves,dried fruit,dried vegetables
- 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.
- Capacity
- up to 5,000 kg/h
- Drum diameter
- 850 mm
- Cycle time
- 35–60 sec
- Spin speed
- max. 660 rpm
- Electrical power
- 17 kW
- Voltage
- 3~400 V N/P
- Working pressure
- 5-6 bar
- Dimensions (LxWxH - angled)
- 8000 x 6500 x 3400 mm
- Dimensions (LxWxH - straight)
- 11000 x 3300 x 3400 mm
- Weight
- 850 kg
- Infeed height
- 750 mm
- Outfeed height
- 1,300 mm
- Kg per batch
- 50 kg
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Automation level
- Fully Automated
- Cleaning method
- Integrated spraying system
- Changeover time
- Not specified
- Energy efficiency
- Energy-saving mode available
- Flexibility
- Adjustable Parameters
- Product handling type
- Sensitive,non-sensitive
- Remote maintenance capability
- TOSI-BOX
- SMART Solutions
- Networked Production
- Abrasion resistance
- High
- Biological compatibility
- Food grade suitable for fruits and vegetables
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean with CIP/SIP processes
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel construction
- Density/particle size
- Handles leafy greens and diced fruits/vegetables effectively
- Suitable products
- Lettuce,fruit,vegetables
- Sensitivity
- Gentle for sensitive products
- 3A Sanitary Standards
- Yes
- FDA Materials
- Yes
- GMP Compliance
- Yes
- EHEDG Certification
- Yes
- CE Marking
- Yes
- Machine Footprint (angled)
- 8000 x 6500 x 3400 mm
- Machine Footprint (straight)
- 11000 x 3300 x 3400 mm
- Centrifuge Diameter
- 850 mm
- Drum Size
- 200 L
- Basket Capacity per Batch
- 50 kg
- Compact Design
- Yes
- Infeed Height
- 750 mm
- Outfeed Height
- 1,300 mm
- Discharge Method
- Belt Conveyor
- Control Panel Type
- 7-inch Touch Panel
- Control Panel Type
- Touch panel (7-inch)
- Integration Possibilities
- SMART functions,TOSI-BOX for remote maintenance
- Volume Control
- Optional volume control function
- Pivot Point Mount
- Optional for buffer conveyor belt
- Drip Belts
- Optional flexible drip belts
- Preliminary Dewatering
- Optional blower on buffer conveyor
- Docking Station
- Safety interlocks