Washing and grinding system for fruit and vegetables

Efficiently wash and grind fruits and vegetables to streamline your production of juices, purees, and mashes. The system ensures thorough cleaning and precision grinding, optimizing the quality and consistency of your end products.

Cleans and Prepares Fruits and Vegetables

The KWEM series from Kreuzmayr Maschinenbau GmbH offers robust washing elevators designed for seamless integration into fruit and vegetable processing lines. Equipped with a frequency converter for infinitely variable speed settings, these stainless steel units ensure thorough cleaning and efficient transfer of produce. Each model, from the KWEM 1000 to the KWEM 5500, features an automatic start-stop circuit for synchronized line operation, enhancing throughput in food processing applications. Applications span apple juice production, carrot puree preparation, and more. Capacities range from 2,000 kg to 5,500 kg, addressing a variety of production scales. The models incorporate elements like grass/leaf filters and air blowers for optimized cleaning, while maintaining low maintenance requirements. With configurations available for different mash discharge heights, the KWEM washing elevators offer versatility and operational efficiency for food and beverage industries, making them a key asset in optimizing initial processing stages.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational efficiency with continuous, fully automatic processing.
  • Facilitates seamless integration into existing production lines, reducing setup times.
  • Ensures optimal cleanliness of produce, improving subsequent processing quality.
  • Constructed entirely from stainless steel, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion.
  • Minimizes maintenance demands, allowing for longer uninterrupted production cycles.

General


Applications
Fruits,Food processing,Vegetables,Purees,Juices
End products
Vegetable puree,Fruit mash for cider production,Apple juice,Carrot puree,Fruit pulp for jams,Apple cider,Carrot juice,Pear cider,Quince mash,Pear puree
Steps before
Fruit Intake,Cleaning,Washing
Steps after
Belt Pressing,Pasteurization,Filling,Packaging
Input ingredients
apples,pears,quinces,carrots,pomaceous fruits,stone fruits,vegetables
Output ingredients
mash,ground fruit,crushed fruit
Market info
Kreuzmayr is known for manufacturing high-quality, industrial juicing and pressing equipment. They specialize in engineered-to-order solutions, offering expertise in processing fruits and vegetables, with a reputation for reliability and innovation in the food and beverage industry.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
2000–5500 kg
Mill motor power
3–5.5 kW
Elevator motor power
0.37–0.55 kW
Blower power
0.85 kW
Water circulating pump power
1.50 kW
Total electrical connection
3.40–3.80 kW
Dimensions (LxWxH)
3100x675x2200 to 3790x1020x2820 mm
Mash discharge height
1300/1500 to 1580/1750 mm
Automation
Automatic start-stop function
Material
Stainless steel

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Conveyor with spray nozzle cleaning
Integrated steps
Washing and grinding of fruits
CIP/SIP
Manual cleaning required
Automation level
Automatic start-stop circuit
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous

Product type Characteristics


Agglomeration risk
Low
Container type
Fruits and Vegetables
Filling purpose
Juice extraction

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
3100x675x2200 mm (KWEM 1000/2000),3790x1020x2820 mm (KWEM 3000/5500)
Discharge height
1300/1500 mm (KWEM 1000/2000),1580/1750 mm (KWEM 3000/5500)
Construction material
Stainless steel
Mobility
4 wheels
Conveyor belt material
Food-safe plastic
Automation level
Automatic start-stop function
Control panel type
Incorporated left or right as per customer requirement

Custom Options


Control panel type
Frequency converter control
Discharge height
1300/1500 mm,1580/1750 mm
Material
Stainless steel construction
Mobility
4 wheels
Speed setting
Infinitely variable via frequency converter