Washing system for lettuce, vegetables, and fruit

Looking to streamline your vegetable and fruit processing? This versatile washing system reduces water consumption while efficiently cleaning and preparing produce, including leafy and tuber varieties, with its gentle HELICAL washing technique.

Washes, Disinfects, and Mixes Food Products

The GEWA 3800 ECO by KRONEN GmbH is a versatile washing machine tailored for the food processing industry, designed to efficiently handle the washing, disinfection, and mixing of diverse culinary products. Utilizing the innovative HELICAL washing system, it achieves thorough cleaning through a spiral motion that adapts to various product types. This model processes up to 1,800 kg/h, making it perfect for continuous operations in vegetable, fruit, and salad processing lines. Its ECO model is cost-reduced, offering an economical solution without compromising on performance. Equipped with either a vibration or belt outfeed, the GEWA 3800 ECO integrates smoothly into existing production lines, optimizing resource use with reduced water consumption and energy efficiency. The machine accommodates a range of applications, from leafy greens to tuber products, ensuring undamaged, clean, and optionally disinfected output. Constructed with AISI 304 stainless steel, it promises durability and easy maintenance with features like a sand trap sedimentation unit to enhance operational reliability. Options for customization and engineering support are available to meet specific production requirements, underscoring KRONEN’s commitment to flexible, hygienic, and efficient food processing solutions.

Benefits

  • Maximizes processing efficiency with up to 1,800 kg/h throughput.
  • Reduces water usage while maintaining thorough washing results, lowering operational costs.
  • Minimizes labor involvement with automated continuous operation.
  • Ensures product integrity with gentle, adjustable HELICAL washing system.
  • Streamlines integration into production lines with customizable outfeed options.

General


Applications
Lettuce,Leafy products,Seaweed,Pulses,Herbs,Kelp,Vegetables,Mushrooms,Tuber products,Fruit
End products
Melon slices,Pineapple chunks,Kelp salad,Fresh herb bundles,Potato preps,Seaweed salad,Chopped pulses,Mixed salad packs,Button mushroom packs,Baby leaf salads,Pre-cut vegetable mixes,Spinach bags,Iceberg lettuce bags
Steps before
Cutting,Trimming,Sorting
Steps after
Drying,Mixing,Packaging
Input ingredients
cut lettuce,whole lettuce,cut vegetables,whole vegetables,herbs,fruit,baby leaf,iceberg lettuce,parsley,chives,pineapple,melon,spinach,tuber products,pulses,mushrooms,seaweed,kelp,curly-leaf parsley,lollo rosso lettuce
Output ingredients
washed lettuce,washed vegetables,washed herbs,washed fruit,disinfected products,mixed salads,clean cauliflower,clean broccoli,clean sun-dried tomatoes,dewatered 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
1,800 kg/h
Electrical Power
5.7 kW / 5.5 kW (V outfeed / B outfeed)
Voltage
3~400 V N/PE
Frequency
50 Hz
Fresh Water Connection
2 3/4 inch (GEKA coupling)
Water Drainage
2 x 2"
Total Volumes
785 l
Dimensions (LxWxH)
3807 x 991 x 1500 mm / 4007 x 1246 x 1500 mm (V outfeed / B outfeed)
Weight
583 kg / 465 kg (V outfeed / B outfeed)
Infeed/Placement Height
1103 mm
Outfeed/Delivery Height
771 mm/707 mm (V outfeed / B outfeed)
Water Recycling System
Available with at least two GEWA or HEWA machines

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
HELICAL washing system
Integrated steps
Washing,disinfection,mixing,rinsing
Automation level
Continuous process with automatic filling
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Cleaning method
Easy accessibility for cleaning
Energy efficiency
Reduced water consumption
Water recycling system
KRONEN Water Recycling System

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
AISI 304 stainless steel

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
3807 x 991 x 1500 mm / 4007 x 1246 x 1500 mm (V outfeed / B outfeed)
Discharge method
Vibration or belt outfeed
Weight
583 kg / 465 kg (V outfeed / B outfeed)
Material
AISI 304 stainless steel
Wash tank size
785 l total volume
Infeed height
1103 mm
Outfeed height
771 mm / 707 mm (V outfeed / B outfeed)

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen HMI / Buttons
Integration possibilities
SMART Solutions for networked production
Discharge method
Vibration or belt outfeed