Germ reduction system for leafy greens and produce

Optimize your processing line with a flexible germ reduction solution that ensures every product, from cut salad mixes to ready-to-eat apple slices, is thoroughly disinfected and flushed, enhancing both safety and shelf life.

Reduces Germs and Disinfects Produce

The Vortex system for germ reduction by KRONEN GmbH revolutionizes hygiene in food processing with its innovative pipe-based submergence flume technology. Designed to tackle bacterial contamination in salads, fruits, and vegetables, it employs a controlled retention time that ensures effective disinfection using washing additives. This system seamlessly integrates with existing production lines, enhancing its adaptability and efficiency. With a capacity of up to 3,500 kg/h, it offers high throughput without compromising product integrity. Suitable for applications in the food and beverage industries, it processes diverse products like cut salad mixes, pre-packaged lettuce, and ready-to-eat apple slices. The system’s modular pipe design facilitates easy cleaning, while its flexibility in pipe length and diameter allows tailoring to specific customer needs. The Vortex is trusted for continuous operations and is compatible with upstream GEWA washing machines, ensuring comprehensive purification of produce.

Benefits

  • Optimizes germ reduction by ensuring complete product immersion during disinfection.
  • Increases production efficiency with a capacity of up to 3,500 kg/h.
  • Enhances product hygiene for extended shelf life and reduced spoilage.
  • Customizable integration meets diverse production line configurations.
  • Simplifies maintenance with a modular design for easy cleaning access.

General


Applications
Whole carrots,Lettuce,Apples,Salads,Fruits,Vegetables,Root vegetables,Grapes
End products
Pre-packaged lettuce,Cut salad mixes,Pre-washed root vegetable medley,Table grapes,Peeled and sliced whole carrots,Bagged salad blends,Ready-to-eat apple slices,Washed salad leaves
Steps before
Pre-washing,Sorting,Trimming
Steps after
Drying,Mixing,Packaging
Input ingredients
whole carrots,cut salad mixes,root vegetables,lettuce,vegetables,fruits,apples,grapes,pre-washed products
Output ingredients
disinfected whole carrots,disinfected cut salad mixes,germ-reduced vegetables,processed lettuce,germ-reduced fruits,prolonged shelf life products
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


Capacity
up to 3,500 kg/h (with a retention time of 120 seconds)
Power
5.9 kW
Voltage
3~400 V N/PE
Frequency
50 Hz
Fresh water connection
3/4 inch (GEKA coupling)
Infeed/placement height
2170 mm
Outfeed/delivery height
819 mm

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Submergence flume with laminar flow
Integration level
Inline integration with GEWA washing machine
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline continuous
Cleaning method
Modular pipe system
Retention time
120 seconds
Flexible adjustment
Customizable pipe length

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Varies with configuration
Pipe diameter
200 mm
Retention time
120 seconds
Product capacity
up to 3,500 kg/h
Pipe system
Modular,customizable length
Outfeed method
Belt or vibration
Infeed height
2170 mm
Outfeed height
819 mm
Water flow type
Laminar flow

Custom Options


Pipe Length
Customizable to customer requirements
Integration Possibility
Flexible for integration into existing production facilities
Outfeed Module
Belt or vibration outfeed options
Control Adjustment
Adjustable pumps for laminar water flow
System Integration
Can be integrated with GEWA washing machine
Visual Monitoring
Sight glasses for product flow monitoring
Dosing Module
Integrated dosing system for washing additives