Decontamination system for whole fruits and vegetables
Enhance hygiene and extend shelf life by effectively reducing microbial load on whole fruits and vegetables, ensuring optimal preparation for downstream processing without cross-contamination.
Decontaminates and Washes Produce and Proteins
The DECONWA Prep from KRONEN GmbH is a versatile industrial system designed for the decontamination and washing of fruits, vegetables, and proteins, including whole apples, melon slices, and fish fillets. This system addresses the critical need for reducing microbial loads on surfaces, ensuring enhanced product hygiene and extended shelf life. Employing a wet decontamination process, it incorporates hygienizing additives like chlorine and peracetic acid in the wash cycle, effectively minimizing cross-contamination risks between products. With a capacity to process approximately 1,000 kg of apples per hour, the DECONWA Prep is suitable for batch and continuous operations, making it integral to pre-processing and purification departments in food and beverage industries.
The system’s intelligent flow control adapts to both sinking and floating products, facilitating seamless integration across production lines. Its PLC-controlled operations ensure precise control, while the optional mobile version offers flexibility for spatial adjustments. Crafted with stainless steel for durability, it features easy-to-clean components conducive to efficient maintenance. Its design aligns with food safety standards, making it an optimal choice for food processing companies seeking reliable decontamination solutions.
Benefits
- Ensures superior product hygiene by effectively reducing microbial surface contamination.
- Enhances production efficiency with high throughput capacity up to 1,000 kg per hour.
- Facilitates seamless integration into existing production lines with intelligent flow control for mixed product types.
- Reduces operational downtime with easy-to-clean design components.
- Supports compliance with food safety standards, ensuring reliable and safe processing operations.
- Applications
- Baked goods,Salads,Pet food,Meat,Vegan products,Vegetables,Fish,Fruit
- End products
- Pre-cut pineapple chunks,Processed kimchi base,Sanitized pet food ingredients,Decontaminated avocado halves,Ready-to-eat melon slices,Hygienic fruit salad,Prepared vegetable medley,Washed salad mix,Whole apples,Disinfected fish fillets
- Steps before
- Trimming,Sorting,Peeling
- Steps after
- Cutting,Packaging,High-care processing
- Input ingredients
- whole fruits,whole vegetables,apples,melons,pineapples,avocados
- Output ingredients
- decontaminated fruits,decontaminated vegetables,hygienized fruits,hygienized vegetables,cleaned apples,cleaned produce
- 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.
- Electrical Power
- 2.9 kW
- Voltage
- 3~400 V N/PE
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
- Fresh Water Connection
- 2 x 3/4 inch (GEKA coupling)
- Water Drainage
- 2 x 2"
- Total Volumes
- 885 l
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 3399 x 1178 x 1559 mm
- Weight
- 390 kg
- Infeed/Placement Height
- 887 mm
- Outfeed/Delivery Height
- 979 mm
- Belt Width
- 550 mm
- Belt Speed
- 0.05 m/s
- Capacity (Apples)
- Approx. 1000 kg/h
- Working mechanism
- Wet decontamination with hygienizing additives
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Automation level
- Automatic outfeed belt
- Product handling
- Sinking and floating products
- Retention time control
- Adjustable
- Cleaning method
- Easy cleaning features
- Footprint
- Compact with low filling height
- Energy efficiency
- Based on listed technical specifications
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- 3399 x 1178 mm
- Machine height
- 1559 mm
- Belt width
- 550 mm
- Infeed/placement height
- 887 mm
- Outfeed/delivery height
- 979 mm
- Tank volume
- 885 l
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Product handling method
- Automatic product outfeed
- Retention Time Control
- Individually adjustable
- Air System Intensity
- Adjustable
- Baffle Plate Placement
- Flexible
- Mobile Version Availability
- Mobile version
- Fresh Water Shower
- Adjustable placement
- Rain Shower Configuration
- Flexible placement
- Measuring and Dosing System
- Constant concentration
- Outfeed Control
- Separate operation