Pre-washing solution for floating produce
Optimize water usage with this solution that ensures gentle, efficient pre-washing of salads and vegetables, removing dirt and sand while preserving product integrity.
Pre-Washes and Separates Leafy Greens and Vegetables
The GEWA AF Pre-Washing Machine from KRONEN GmbH offers a solution for high-capacity food processing operations, providing gentle pre-washing and separation for salads, vegetables, and herbs. This machine stands out with its “Active Flume” system, which pre-washes floating products while minimizing mechanical stress and water consumption. Capable of handling up to 5,000 kg per hour, the GEWA AF is integrated seamlessly into continuous production lines downstream of cutting or weighing equipment. Special features include a modular design that facilitates flexible configurations and a sand trap and air module for effective debris separation. Additionally, it incorporates a clean-in-place system for efficient cleaning and maintenance. Available in stainless steel, the machine ensures high corrosion resistance, aligning with the latest hygiene standards. This model is ideal for salad processing plants, large-scale food manufacturers, and industries requiring efficient, automated pre-processing of leafy greens and vegetables.
Benefits
- Maximizes water efficiency with a low water-to-product ratio, reducing overall consumption.
- Enhances product quality by gently pre-washing with minimal mechanical stress.
- Adapts to varying production needs through modular design for flexible configurations.
- Maintains high hygiene standards with easy-to-clean open design and optional CIP system.
- Streamlines processing flows, ensuring continuous high-capacity operations.
- Applications
- Lettuce,Salads,Broccoli,Baby leaf,Iceberg lettuce,Fruits,Cabbage,Baby spinach,Herbs,Vegetables,Cauliflower,Leafy vegetables
- End products
- Bagged salad mixes,Chopped cabbage slaw,Pre-cut cauliflower florets,Ready-to-use herb packets,Prepared iceberg lettuce cups,Broccoli florets for frozen vegetable mixes,Mixed leafy greens for salads,Packaged baby spinach leaves
- Steps before
- Cutting,Weighing
- Steps after
- Disinfection,Rinsing,Drying
- Input ingredients
- floating products,lettuce,baby leaf,leafy vegetables,cabbage,cauliflower,broccoli florets,iceberg lettuce,baby spinach
- Output ingredients
- cleaned floating products,cleaned lettuce,cleaned baby leaf,cleaned leafy vegetables,cleaned cabbage,cleaned cauliflower,cleaned broccoli florets,cleaned iceberg lettuce,cleaned baby spinach
- 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
- 5,000 kg/h
- Water Volume
- 1,400 liters (wash tank capacity)
- Electrical Power
- 16 kW
- Voltage
- 3~400 V N/PE
- Frequency
- 50/60 Hz
- Fresh Water Connection
- 3/4 inch (GEKA coupling)
- Water Drainage
- 3"
- Air Working Pressure
- 6 bar
- Air Consumption
- 58 NL/min
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 7722 x 1996 x 2242 mm
- Weight
- 1850 kg
- Infeed/Placement Height
- 1540 mm
- Outfeed/Delivery Height
- 1861 mm
- Automation Level
- Integrated clean-in-place system (optional)
- Module Design
- Modular and flexible,individually adjustable
- Working mechanism
- "Active Flume" system
- Water consumption
- Low water volume
- Hygiene standards
- Latest standards
- Automation level
- Standardized product flow
- Air incorporation control
- Air section with integrated sand trap
- Pre-washing steps
- Gentle pre-washing without mechanical stress
- Cleaning method
- Clean-in-place system (optional)
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Product type handling
- Floating products like lettuce,baby leaf
- Absorption of production peaks
- Standardized product flow
- Foaming
- Yes/No
- Product Type
- Floating/Non-Floating Vegetables
- Machine footprint
- 7722 x 1996 x 2242 mm
- Weight
- 1850 kg
- Infeed/placement height
- 1540 mm
- Outfeed/delivery height
- 1861 mm
- Tank capacity
- 1,400 liters
- Discharge method
- Belt outfeed
- Modular design
- Individually adjustable modules
- Machine version
- Standard / Mirrored
- Insect removal drum
- Optional
- Clean-in-place system
- Optional integration
- Air modules combination
- Double module possibility