Uvc surface disinfection for food packaging and tools

Achieve fast and effective UVC disinfection of food products and packaging without heat or chemicals, ensuring optimal hygiene in your production line and minimizing contamination risks.

Disinfects Surfaces and Packaging with UVC Technology

The UVC Lock disinfection system from KRONEN integrates state-of-the-art UVC technology to deliver effective dry sterilization for food and packaging applications. It works by utilizing UVC light at 254 nm to damage microorganisms, preventing proliferation across surfaces. Key applications include disinfecting pre-peeled onions, sausage packaging, and other food products, ensuring hygienic processes before further handling.

Capable of integrating seamlessly into existing production lines, the UVC Lock accommodates various operational speeds, operating continuously or manually as required. With a capacity to disinfect products such as cabbages at rates up to 3,000 kg/h, it offers substantial throughput while maintaining stringent hygiene standards.

Its robust yet flexible design suits a range of industries, including food processing and packaging, meeting departmental needs for cleaning and environment safety. The system’s stainless steel construction guarantees corrosion resistance, and its user-friendly maintenance features, such as an accessible interior and a touch screen display, streamline operations without sacrificing compliance with health and safety regulations.

Benefits

  • Enhances product safety by ensuring thorough disinfection without residual chemicals.
  • Lowers operational costs through energy-efficient UVC technology with minimal power consumption.
  • Supports seamless integration into diverse production environments, maintaining workflow efficiency.
  • Simplifies cleaning processes with easy-to-access components and robust design.
  • Reduces microbial load quickly, minimizing exposure time and maximizing productivity.

General


Applications
Boxes,Baked goods,Salads,Pet food,Meat,Outer packaging,Vegan products,Vegetables,Packaging materials,Tools,Food products,Fruit and vegetable products,Fish,Fruit
End products
Fruit crates,Bread packaging,Pre-peeled carrots,Vegan burger patties,Pet food pouches,Pre-washed salad greens,Pre-peeled onions,Lettuce packaging,Plastic containers,Food processing tools,Sausage packaging,Fish packaging,Cardboard boxes,Canned fruits packaging,Cabbage heads
Steps before
Purification,Prewashing,Trimming,Sorting
Steps after
Packaging,Further Processing,High-Care Area Transfer
Input ingredients
packaging materials,tools,food products,boxes,buckets,cans,outer packaging,sausage packaging,fruit,vegetable products,cabbages,pre-peeled onions,carrots
Output ingredients
disinfected packaging materials,disinfected tools,disinfected food products,disinfected boxes,disinfected buckets,disinfected cans,disinfected outer packaging,disinfected fruits,disinfected vegetable products,disinfected cabbages,disinfected pre-peeled onions,disinfected carrots
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 3,000 kg/h for cabbages
Belt Speed
0.05 to 0.3 m/s
Electrical Power
Depends on design (tube type and quantity)
Voltage
230 V N/PE
Frequency
50 Hz
Dimensions
3044 x 960 x 1286 mm
Weight
490 kg
Product Size
Max. 550 x 300 mm (width x height),length unlimited
Tube Type
Low-pressure tubes or hybrid tubes
Tube Quantity
6 to 26 low-pressure tubes
Belt Infeed/Placement Height
750 mm
Belt Outfeed/Delivery Height
750 mm
UVC Wavelength
254 nm

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC / Manual
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Cleaning method
Manual / CIP
Energy efficiency
Low energy consumption
Changeover time
Fast
Flexibility of use
Various temperature ranges
Cleaning mode
Extra cleaning mode available

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Stainless steel
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
IP65 protection
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Container size
550 x 300 mm
Container type
Boxes,cans,buckets
Product shape
Irregular/various

Physical Characteristics


Mesh conveyor belt
Stainless steel
Height adjustment
Tool-free for upper tubes
Screening curtains
Triple plastic curtains
Mobile version
Available with casters

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touch screen display with optional cover
Height adjustment of upper tubes
Tool-free,adjustable
Belt speed regulation
Fixed speed with optional controller for flexibility
Discharge method
Right-left run option