The K 850 drying system represents the ideal solution for drying a diverse array of lettuce and vegetable products in a continuous, in-line process. Excelling in the drying of sliced fruit, vegetables, lettuce, mushrooms, and herbs, the K 850 is particularly well-suited for use in high care, fresh-cut food production environments. Building on the success of its predecessor, the K 650, the K 850 offers enhanced hourly throughput while maintaining the same high standards of quality results and ease of use.

The system allows for customisation of spinning times and speeds based on the consistency, shape, and size of the product, as well as the desired level of dryness. These adjustments can be made easily via a touchscreen and stored in the system’s programmes. Certain parameters, such as the speed of the buffer and outfeed conveyors, are automated based on the cycle time and rotational speed. This feature simplifies system setup and operation. An optional volume control feature is available to optimise the quantity of product feed, thereby impacting both capacity and drying effectiveness. Additionally, the system automatically enters an energy-saving mode when no product is being processed.

Method of operation

Following the washing stage, the product is gathered on a buffer conveyor and transferred to the centrifuge unit for drying. This arrangement allows your washing process to proceed uninterrupted while efficiently managing the flow of product into the centrifuge. Depending on the type and quantity of the product, various programs can be selected to ensure an effective, gentle, and brief drying cycle. After the drying cycle, the centrifuge’s rotational speed decreases, and an air ejection unit carefully discharges the product onto an outfeed conveyor.

This outfeed conveyor regulates the flow and conveys the dry product to subsequent stages, such as weighing and packing.

The K 850 drying system is an excellent complement to KRONEN GEWA washing machines. It can be seamlessly integrated into any other systems that necessitate a continuous, user-friendly drying process, requiring minimal personnel involvement.

The BDS 3000/800 is a vegetable drying machine used for de-watering salad, baby leaf and leaf vegetables. It removes excessive free moisture from the products before the drying process. The residual moisture can be reduced to 3 – 8 % depending on product and capacities. Products are transported by a mesh grid belt of 2000 mu.

Knocking section:

• The products drop on the infeed belt, where the knocking section evenly distributes them across the entire width of the belt..

De-watering section:

• The products are transported between two belts (top/bottom). In the first step, the suction device takes moisture from the product. Directly afterwards the products (only leaf and light products) are blown to the top belt where a further suction operation is performed. In this way, several dewatering operations take place as the product travels through the machine.
• The de-watering belt system is designed with an open stainless steel frame. Round materials are used wherever possible. The BDS 3000/800 is characterized as a hygienic and “easy to clean” construction.
• The outfeed section is equipped with an air knife to remove the remaining product from the belt.
• A noise reduction box captures moisture and reduces operational noise levels

Capacities:

Baby-leaf mix: up to 300 kg / h

The BDS de-watering system is an ideal addition to the KRONEN GEWA washing machines and K650 centrifuge. It can be integrated in all other systems that require a continuous, user-friendly drying process operated with a minimum number of personnel. It’s an essential vegetable drying machine to integrate into your current set-up.

The K 650 drying system is the ideal system for drying a wide variety of lettuce and vegetable products in a continuous, in-line process. The K 650 drying system is perfectly suited for drying sliced fruit, vegetables, lettuce, mushrooms and herbs in high care, fresh cut food production areas

Depending on consistency, shape and size of the product and the desired degree of drying, spinning times and spinning speeds can be adjusted via a touch screen and saved in the programs. Depending on the cycle time and rotational speed, some parameters are automated, e.g. speed of the buffer conveyor and of the outfeed conveyor. This makes the system easy to set up and operate. With an optional volume control, the product feed quantity can be optimised. This influences the capacity and the drying effect. When no product is being fed tot he line it switches to energy saving mode automatically.

Method of operation

After the washing process, the product is collected on a buffer conveyor and shuttled into the centrifuge unit for drying. This enables your washing process to continue without interruption whilst managing the flow of product into the centrifuge. Based on the product and quantity different programs can be chosen. This enables an effective, gentle and short drying cycle. At the end of the drying cycle the rotational speed is reduced and an air ejection unit gently releases product away form the centrifuge and down onto an outfeed conveyor.

The outfeed conveyor controls flow and delivers dry product to the downstream processes (including weighing / packing).

The K650 drying system is an ideal addition to the KRONEN GEWA washing machines. It can be integrated in all other systems that require a continuous, user-friendly drying process operated with a minimum number of personnel.

The KS ECO is a range of food drying machines for vegetables and salads. The Spin-dryer spins salad, vegetables, herbs, fruit and many other products. In its new appearance, the KS ECO combines numerous technical developments and a new machine design.

The robust construction, safety and function are based on the requirements of the salad spin-dryer standard DIN EN 13621. The bevel surfaces on the casing, the avoidance of right-angled tilts and the small number of screws in the spin area prevent dirt deposits and simplify the cleaning of the spin-dryer.

Feet with rubber buffers ensure that the machine stands securely during the entire spin cycle.

KS-7 ECO provides setting options for 7 speeds and variable spin time to deliver perfect results for your products

KS ECO 600/900 are fixed speed versions at 600 rpm or 900 rpm

The bevel floor inside the food drying machine and the drain pipe with a diameter of 60 mm ensure that the water drains optimally. The sensors, that detect the lid is closed, are located in the rear housing to provide maximum protection during cleaning.  Angles and sloping surfaces are used inside the machine to prevent dirt from accumulating in the centrifuge area.

The KS-7 PLUS, is the TOP-selling drying machine for food. The KRONEN spin-dryer is perfect for vegetables and salads with hundreds of machines in operation throughout the world. They are widely respected for their robust build quality and reliability, and now the machine has been improved further.

The ergonomically low lift height, together with 7 settings of individually adjustable spin speeds and freely adjustable spin times, ensure you can achieve the perfect settings for your products.

The KS-PLUS spin dryers are particularly easy to clean. There are no dirt traps in the spin area: no screws are used, a floor slope and a drain pipe with a diameter of 100 mm guarantee optimal water drainage. The lid lock is located inside the housing and is thus protected during cleaning. The powerful low-noised motor is efficient, reliable and long lasting .

The KS-100 PLUS, is the TOP-selling KRONEN spin-dryer for vegetables and salads with hundreds of machines in operation throughout the world. They are widely respected for their robust build quality and reliability, and now the machine has been improved further.

The ergonomically low lift height, together with individual adjustment options for spin speed and time on 99 freely programmable memory locations, ensure you can achieve the perfect settings for your products. A mode with spinning in both directions during the program is also available. The counter-rotating centrifuge cycle automatically changes direction mid-way through the spin period. The product falls back into the basket and this re-orientation enables more moisture to be removed, leaving your products drier

The KS-PLUS spin dryers are particularly easy to clean. There are no dirt traps in the spin area: no screws are used, and a floor slope and a drain pipe with a diameter of 100 mm guarantee optimal water drainage. The lid lock is located inside the housing and is thus protected during the cleaning. The powerful low-noised motor is efficient, reliable and long-lasting.