Industrial washing system for vegetables and fruit

Effortlessly handle and hygienically wash up to 600 kilograms per hour of salads, vegetables, and fruits, ensuring optimal cleanliness and quality, while integrating seamlessly into existing processing lines to enhance efficiency and product integrity.

Washes, Disinfects, and Mixes Fresh Produce

The HEWA 2600 from KRONEN GmbH is a versatile industrial washing and disinfection machine, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of food processing environments. The unique HELICAL washing system ensures thorough cleaning by guiding produce through a spiral path, optimizing water usage while maintaining product integrity. Able to process up to 600 kg per hour, the HEWA 2600 is ideal for salads, vegetables, fruits, herbs, and other leafy and tuber products. Its capability to handle both cut and whole items makes it suitable for producing mixed salad bags, pre-cut vegetable medleys, and more. The machine integrates seamlessly into production lines, positioned typically downstream of cutting machines, ensuring a continuous, automatic flow without the need for constant manual intervention.

Constructed with AISI 304 stainless steel, the HEWA 2600 offers excellent corrosion resistance and hygienic operation, facilitating easy cleaning and maintenance due to its design with no horizontal surfaces to harbor residues. The modular design allows for customization, accommodating specific operational needs such as the addition of an air system or a sand trap for products with high sand content. The machine’s PLC-controlled operations offer automation and remote monitoring capabilities, enhancing integration into networked production environments. Optional features like the lateral fine particle removal drum and pressure switch for water level measurement further enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, the HEWA 2600 can be part of a water management or recycling system, significantly reducing water consumption and ensuring sustainability.

Benefits

  • Ensures product quality by thoroughly washing and disinfecting produce, reducing contamination risks.
  • Minimizes water usage through the HELICAL washing system, promoting sustainable operations.
  • Reduces labor costs with continuous, automatic processing and minimal manual intervention.
  • Facilitates hygiene with easy dismantling and cleaning, preventing biofilm formation.
  • Enhances process flexibility with adjustable settings for various produce types and conditions.

General


Applications
Leafy products,Seaweed,Pulses,Salads,Fruits,Herbs,Kelp,Vegetables,Mushrooms,Tuber products
End products
Peeled potatoes packages,Spinach leaves packaging,Pre-cut vegetable medleys,Canned pulses,Dried seaweed snacks,Kelp noodles,Fresh herbs bundles,Sliced mushroom trays,Mixed salad bags,Fruit salad cups
Steps before
Cutting,Trimming,Sorting
Steps after
Drying,Conveying,Packaging
Input ingredients
cut lettuce,whole lettuce,vegetables,herbs,fruit,iceberg lettuce,baby leaf lettuce,parsley,chives,spinach,pineapple,melon,tuber products,pulses,mushrooms,seaweed,kelp
Output ingredients
washed lettuce,disinfected lettuce,mixed salads,cleaned vegetables,disinfected vegetables,cleaned herbs,disinfected herbs,cleaned fruit,disinfected fruit,gently washed 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
600 kg/h
Electrical Power
3.1 kW / 3.2 kW (V outfeed / B outfeed)
Voltage
3~400 V N/PE
Frequency
50 Hz
Fresh Water Connection
3/4 inch (GEKA coupling)
Water Drainage
2 x 2"
Total Volume
607 l
Dimensions (LxWxH)
2872 x 1382 x 1675 mm / 3211 x 1381 x 1675 mm (V outfeed / B outfeed)
Weight
455 kg / 465 kg (V outfeed / B outfeed)
Infeed/Placement Height
1232 mm
Outfeed/Delivery Height
933 mm / 759 mm (V outfeed / B outfeed)
Cycle Time
Continuous

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
HELICAL washing system
Integrated steps
Washing,disinfection,mixing,rinsing
Automation level
Continuous operation with automatic filling
CIP/SIP
No horizontal surfaces,complete dismantlement for cleaning
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
Rapid cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning method
Manual dismantling
Energy efficiency
Reduced water consumption

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
2872 x 1382 x 1675 mm / 3211 x 1381 x 1675 mm (V outfeed / B outfeed)
Machine weight
455 kg / 465 kg (V outfeed / B outfeed)
Tank capacity
607 L
Infeed/placement height
1232 mm
Outfeed/delivery height
933 mm / 759 mm (V outfeed / B outfeed)
Discharge method
Vibration or belt outfeed

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Discharge method
Vibration or belt outfeed
Water management system
Automatic regulation
Air system
Helical washing with flotation system
Pressure switch for water level measurement
Available
Cleaning trolley option
Available for particle removal drum
Switch cabinet operation
SMART Solutions enabled
Retention time function
Adjustable contact time with water