Industrial dipping bath for prolonging shelf life of cut fruits and vegetables

Enhance the shelf life and hygiene of your cut produce with an efficient dipping bath solution that uses minimal water and additives, ensuring each slice is treated uniformly and effectively.

Processes and Disinfects Cut Fruits and Vegetables

The KDB 120 from KRONEN GmbH is an efficient dipping bath that provides reliable post-treatment for a wide range of food products. Designed to extend the shelf life of sliced apples, processed vegetables, and various salads, this equipment integrates seamlessly into automated production lines. It features a unique process utilizing minimal water and additives, reducing environmental impact while ensuring thorough disinfection. With a capacity of up to 750 kg/h, the KDB 120 is PLC-controlled and supports continuous operations, offering adjustable retention times between 30 to 120 seconds. Constructed with durable materials, it’s ideal for food, fresh produce, and vegetable processing industries. The machine’s open design allows easy access for cleaning and maintenance, while available options like an ascending conveyor and pre-drying blower further enhance its functionality. Configurations to suit specific operational needs demonstrate KRONEN’s commitment to providing tailored solutions and engineering support.

Benefits

  • Increases product shelf life using minimal water and additive resources.
  • Enhances processing efficiency with continuous, automated operation.
  • Reduces labor and cleaning time with easy-access, open design.
  • Supports flexible production needs with adjustable retention times.
  • Minimizes operational costs through resource-saving technology.

General


Applications
Baked goods,Salads,Pet food,Meat,Vegan products,Vegetables,Fish,Fruit
End products
Fruit salads,Sliced apples,Vegetable salads,Peeled and processed potatoes,Peeled and sliced vegetables,Preserved fruit slices,Pre-treated salad mixes,Mixed vegetable blends
Steps before
Peeling,Cutting,Trimming,Sorting
Steps after
Pre-drying,Blowing,Conveying,Packaging
Input ingredients
peeled fruit,cut fruit,peeled vegetables,cut vegetables,sliced apples,apple segments
Output ingredients
treated fruit,treated vegetables,prolonged shelf life,disinfected fruit,disinfected vegetables,pre-dried 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 750 kg/h
Power
2.2 kW
Voltage
3~400 V N/PE
Frequency
50 Hz
Fresh Water Connection
3/4 inch (GEKA coupling)
Total Volume
24 – 130 L
Dimensions
2600 x 1500 x 1600 mm
Weight
350 kg
Retention Time
30 to 120 seconds

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Dipping bath with adjustable retention time
Integrated steps
Filling,transporting,spraying,optional pre-drying
Automation level
Manual / Automated filling via conveyor belt
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Resource efficiency
Minimal water and additive use
Cleaning method
Easy and fast cleaning

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Food types treated
Fruit and vegetables
Product size adaptability
Customizable

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
2600 x 1500 x 1600 mm
Tank size
24 – 130 L
Feed method
Feeding hopper with optional ascending conveyor belt
Discharge method
Blower at the product discharge
Weight
350 kg

Custom Options


Capacity
Up to 750 kg/h
Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Discharge method
Pre-drying blower