Water bunker belt for pre-cleaning and conveying tuber vegetables

Ensure efficient pre-cleaning and seamless integration into your production line with the water bunker belt, ideal for removing soil and stones from tuber vegetables before peeling and further processing.

Pre-cleans and Conveys Tuber Vegetables

The Water Bunker Belt from KRONEN GmbH is engineered to effectively pre-clean and convey tuber vegetables in high-speed processing lines. Specializing in removing stones and soil from unpeeled potatoes, carrots, and other root vegetables, it ensures a seamless transition to downstream peeling machines. With a tank capacity of 585 liters, this system processes up to 1,500 kg per hour, acting as a buffer to maintain continuous flow and enhance productivity.

Equipped with a robust stainless steel construction, it features a soaking mechanism that loosens impurities, depositing them into a specially designed collection bucket. The integrated cleated belt efficiently transfers pre-cleaned products to subsequent processing stages. Automation is facilitated through user-friendly controls linked to switch cabinets, allowing precise operations.

The water bunker belt supports optional accessories like the REH-900 crate tipper for ergonomic loading and unloading, further optimizing efficiency. Its design accommodates various product sizes and integrates seamlessly into existing potato and vegetable processing lines, making it an indispensable asset for automated food production facilities. The equipment’s maintenance-friendly design and quick-cleaning capabilities ensure minimal downtime, enhancing overall line efficiency and reliability.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational efficiency with continuous filling and automatic transfer to peeling machines.
  • Minimizes labor intervention through user-friendly automated controls.
  • Improves product quality by effectively removing soil and stones during pre-cleaning.
  • Supports high-speed production lines with a capacity of up to 1,500 kg/h.
  • Reduces maintenance time with robust construction and efficient cleaning design.

General


Applications
Tuber vegetables,Sweet potatoes,Potatoes,Turnips,Beetroot,Celery,Carrots
End products
Pre-peeled potatoes,Cubed sweet potatoes,Carrot sticks,Turnip cubes,Beetroot slices,Celery chunks
Steps before
Collection,Sorting,Transporting
Steps after
Peeling,Washing,Processing,Cutting,Packaging
Input ingredients
unpeeled potatoes,carrots,celery tubers,sweet potatoes,beetroot,turnips
Output ingredients
pre-cleaned potatoes,pre-cleaned carrots,pre-cleaned celery tubers,pre-cleaned sweet potatoes,pre-cleaned beetroot,pre-cleaned turnips
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
500–1500 kg/h
Tank Volume
585 liters
Product Capacity
150 kg
Infeed/Placement Height
1335 mm
Outfeed/Delivery Height
2100 mm
Belt Width
300 mm with cleats
Weight
453 kg
Product Size Diameter
max. 100 mm
Dimensions (LxWxH)
3332 x 1130 x 2544 mm
Water Capacity
585 liters
Water Drainage
2"
Control
Via switch cabinet with PL 40K potato peeling machine

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC / Automatic control via switch cabinet
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Cleaning method
Easy-to-clean stainless steel construction
Buffer function
150 kg processed in 5 to 10 minutes
Soaking process
Loosens and removes soil and stones
Water drainage
Large water drainage opening

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Cleanability
Stainless steel construction
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
High
Density/particle size
Not applicable

Product type Characteristics


Suitable for
Potatoes,carrots,celery,sweet potatoes,beetroot,turnips

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
3332 x 1130 x 2544 mm
Tank volume
585 liters
Belt width
300 mm with cleats
Infeed/placement height
1335 mm
Outfeed/delivery height
2100 mm

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
Automatic switch between filling and peeling cycles
Control panel type
Switch cabinet with user-friendly control