Buy salad prep machines for coring, shredding slicing & washing

ZTI Cabbage coring and wedging machine

Ian Hope — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:22:05 +0000

This cabbage processing machine serves as both a cabbage decorer and cabbage cutter, combining two functions in one.

It starts by inserting a whole cabbage into the machine. The cabbage is held firmly in place while the core is removed by means of an adjustable drill. Core diameter and drilling depth are adjustable to suit your product range and variety and to ensure the maximum product yield. After the de-coring process, the cabbage is then divided into two or four segments. Now it is ready for further processing or perfect for any culinary need.

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ZTI Radish Trimmer – Top and Tailing System

Ian Hope — Thu, 07 May 2026 14:59:20 +0000

The machine efficiently cuts both the growing tip and root of each radish, with a capacity of about 90 radishes per minute (±10%). Moreover, the machine offers the flexibility to cut only one side if needed.

Efficient cutting, maximum precision
Our innovative Radish Top and Tailer is specially designed to optimise the radish trimming process. In a smooth motion, the machine removes both the stem and the root, with an impressive capacity of approximately 90 radishes per minute (±10%). This ensures fast, consistent processing, saving you significant time and labour costs.

Vision, Robotics and AI
This machine is equipped with the latest automation technologies. With advanced vision technology and artificial intelligence, the software precisely determines the orientation of each radish. The flexible robotic arm then picks it up in the correct position and processes it with the highest accuracy and efficiency.

Flexibility to suit your needs
The machine also offers the option to cut only one side of the radish if desired. This makes the system highly versatile and suitable for a wide range of processing requirements.

Perfectly tailored to your product
The standard processing modules are designed for radishes with a diameter between 35 mm and 50 mm. Need different sizes? No problem, on request we can provide customised modules to ensure the machine fits seamlessly into your production process.

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Kronen HEWA Continuous Flume Washers (Copy)

Ian Hope — Tue, 05 May 2026 10:03:32 +0000

Our HEWA models are washing machines for lettuce, vegetables, herbs, fruit and other foods and boast an ultra hygienic design. The machines have no horizontal surfaces whatsoever, thus allowing the water to completely discharge and avoid the formation of biofilm. What’s more, the machines can also be quickly and easily dismantled for fast and thorough cleaning.

Like their predecessor models, the GEWA PLUS washing machines, the HEWA models use the innovative HELICAL washing system and offer a flexible range of accessories and attachments. They are used for the continuous, gentle and effective pre-washing, washing, disinfection, mixing, treatment and rinsing of products such as lettuce, fruit and vegetables. All of the machines can be integrated into processing lines. 

Options include insect removal systems, continuous self cleaning filtration, water management, outfeed conveyor belt or vibrator deck and many more.

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Kronen Continuous FLOW and BATCH weighing and mixing systems

Ian Hope — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:22:59 +0000

Kronen offer a wide range of infeed weighing and mixing systems to accurately control the feed rate, product mix and line capacity going into their automated washing,slicing and drying systems. These units are extensively used throughout the fresh cut industry handling Salads, Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs and other products.
The choice of the system will be based upon your line capacity, number of ingredients, requirement to mix, infeed method and several other factors. Talk to us and we will happily share our expertise with you to deliver the perfect solution for your line.

Automatic FLOW weighing belt system
Due to its dynamic weighing belts, the system can control the production of mixed products such as mixed lettuce and salads, vegetables and cabbage mixes automatically, continuously and precisely. It is available in flexible design.

Recipe weighing belt
Automatic weighing of up to ten product components according to preset recipes – up to 99 recipe mixtures can be individually set. The weighing belt is especially designed for mixing salads and vegetables according to customised recipes.

Batch Weighing System
An automated weighing system for putting together precise salad or vegetable blends based on a recipe. The mixtures are weighed in batches but continuously conveyed along the line to optimise processing efficiency.

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GKS FLEX-XL

Ian Hope — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:49:13 +0000

Machine is standard equipped with:
Stainless steel construction; hygienic design. Machine safety according to CE regulations. Allen Bradley PLC with 7” full colour touchscreen and 99 programs can be created and stored. Photocell for bag length detection with pre-printed film. End of film detection. Pneumatic opening and closing of the servo driven film pull belts. Ergonomic film support with pull off mechanism, film tensioning and brake. Low power and air consumption. Cover plate over the entire machine. Machine in mobile frame.

Options: FLEX-XL
QC-Seal system (LDPE, PP + Laminated films)
Air cooling on sealing system
Handgrip sealing system
Block bottom/gusset mechanism
Lateral film guiding system
Film splice table
Vibration unit
Bag support system
Connection for gas flushing (MAP)
Vacuum system
Perforation systems
Printing and labelling systems
Various weighing and dosing systems
Customer specific options on request

Technical specifications FLEX-XL:
Bag width (pillow) 200 – 500 mm
Max. bag length unlimited mm
Max. bag length per sealing step 480 mm
Max. production speed 20 bags/min
Film thickness 25 – 120 μ
Core diameter 76 (3”) mm
Max. film width 1.050 mm
Max. outer diameter film roll 320 mm
Voltage 230 V, 50/60Hz
Power during production 1.600 Watt
Air consumption 6 bar, 200 ltr/min
All dimensions and specifications are indications based on standard set up. Final details depend on customer specifications

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GKS FLEX-DC (Doy bag and Corner Seal)

Ian Hope — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:41:34 +0000

Vertical form, fill and seal machine to produce, fill and close bags out of PP, laminated film from the roll. The machine is suitable for packing many types of food and non food products.
The Flex-DC has a hygienic design and is made of stainless steel. Together with the open construction this makes the machine very easy to clean. The machine is suitable for making Doy bags, pillow bags and corner seal bags. With a capacity of up to 45 bags per minute, the machine is widely applicable. The modular construction guarantees that each module can be exchanged within minutes. This creates a reduction in downtime and costs during maintenance work. Options and components can be retrofitted easily and quickly.

Machine is standard equipped with:
Stainless steel machine construction; open design
Machine safety according to CE regulations
Stainless steel frame with PMMA cover plate over the entire film lane
Allen Bradley PLC controls and components
Photocell for bag length detection with marker on film
End of film detection
Sliding doors with bearings for optimal access
Film cut and splice table
Servo driven vacuum film pull belts
Ergonomic film roll support with film tensioning system and pneumatic film brake
Lateral film adjustment by means of automatic spindle
Servo driven sealing system model heatseal for processing
PP and laminated film

Options: FLEX-DC
Heated pneumatic support plate for keeping
the bottom seal flat
Slide-, guide-plate under sealing jaws
Vibration unit for reducing product volume
Perforation unit, pneumatical with heating
unit and controls
Length seal cooling
Air cooling on horizontal sealing bars
Thermal transfer printer
Labelling unit
MAP
Easy opening

Technical specifications FLEX-DC
Bag width (Pillow) 350 mm
Bag width Doy (max) 285 x 80 x 5 mm
Bag width Quadro (max) 200 x 150 mm
Max. bag length unlimited mm
Max. bag length per sealing step 350 mm
Max. production speed 45 bags/min
Film thickness 25 – 120 μ
Core diameter 76 (3”) mm
Max. film width 750 mm
Max. outer diameter film roll 500 mm
Voltage 400V 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 1200 Watt
Air consumption (min. 6 bar) 600 ltr/min
All dimensions and specifications are indications based on standard set up. Final details depend on customer specifications

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GKS EASY

Ian Hope — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:18:22 +0000

Vertical form, fill and seal machines create bags from a flat film from the reel. The machines are suitable for packing many types of food and non food products.The Easy has a hygienic design and is constructed out of stainless steel. Together with the open construction it makes the machine very easy to clean. Due to its low height and small footprint the machine is very versatile, both in small production areas as well as in industrial environments. The Easy is also very suitable for manual filling. With its large range in pack sizes (250 mm bag width and unlimited bag length) and a capacity up to 20 bags per minute, this machine can be used in a wide variety of packaging situations. The Easy produces flat packages (pillow-bag). The modular construction guarantees that each module can be exchanged within minutes. This creates a reduction in downtime and costs during maintenance work. Options and components can be retrofitted easily and quickly.

Machine is standard equipped with:
Compact Stainless steel construction; hygienic design
Machine safety according to CE regulations
Allen Bradley PLC with 7” full color touchscreen and 99
programs can be created and stored
Pneumatic opening and closing of the servo driven
film pull belt
Film roll support for quick and easy film change
Low power and air consumption

Options: Easy
Mobile machine frame stainless steel with wheels Increasing ca. 335mm
Connection for gas flushing (MAP)
Gas tube in forming set
Vibration unit
Synchronization with weighing / dosing systems

Technical specifications Easy:
Bag width (pillow) 50-250 mm
Max. bag length unlimited mm
Max. bag length per sealing step 235 mm
Max. production speed 20 bags/min
Film thickness 25 – 120 μ
Core diameter 76 (3”) mm
Max. film width 540 mm
Max. outer diameter film roll 320 mm
Voltage 230 V, 50/60Hz
Power during production 1.200 Watt
Air consumption 6 bar, 150 ltr/min
All dimensions and specifications are indications based on standard set up. Final details depend on customer specification

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Optimum TRIPLUS

Ian Hope — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:54:07 +0000

Our robust free-fall sorter
Choose proven efficiency with Triplus: our resilient and robust free-fall sorter. Built for sorting (whole) potatoes and frozen French fries, it combines smart technology with a tough, reliable design. With it’s advanced detection of color, shape, and texture, Triplus sorts your entire harvest with ease and absolute precision.

Smart product inspection
The Triplus sorting machine helps you efficiently monitor product quality. As your products free-fall through the machine, defects such as discoloration, shape irregularities, and unwanted materials are automatically detected. Thanks to precise detection technology and a combination of air valves or mechanical ejection flippers, these elements are swiftly and accurately removed. This ensures a consistent product flow with minimal errors, without the need for manual intervention.

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ZTI Robotic Pepper Coring & Cutting Line

Ian Hope — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:17:25 +0000

ZTI Smart Machines have, for many years, developed processing equipment and line solutions for large scale Food Processing Companies, throughout the world. Fully aware of the pressure their customers are facing around the availability and cost of skilled production staff, it was only a matter of time until they developed and delivered their first Robotic lines.
Designed for maximum efficiency and precision, this fully automated, industry-leading system revolutionises pepper processing from start to finish.

Infeed Bunker: The process starts when peppers are deposited in our loading bunker. This automated entry point ensures a steady supply of peppers into the system without interruption.

Advanced AI vision system: As the peppers travel along the transport line, they are accurately scanned by our industry-leading camera technology. This camera captures detailed images of each pepper, accurately identifying their size, shape and orientation.

Dynamic gripper control: Armed with data from our vision system, our silicone grippers come into action. Equipped with intelligent control mechanisms, these nimble grippers precisely grip each pepper according to its unique characteristics, ensuring gentle yet safe handling throughout the process.

Efficient de-coring and cutting module: Once the peppers are firmly held by the grippers, they are seamlessly transferred to our cutting and de-coring module. Within this module, a precision drill quickly and accurately removes the core of the pepper.

Versatile cutting options: Our system offers flexibility in slicing options to meet various customer needs. Whether halved or quartered, our slicing mechanism quickly transforms peppers into desired segments, ready for further processing or packaging.

Streamlined operations: With seamless integration and automated workflows, our pepper line optimises efficiency and reduces labour costs. Every step of the process is precisely coordinated for maximum productivity and quality assurance.

Endless possibilities: Whether for fresh produce departments, catering operations or culinary applications, our automated pepper line opens up endless possibilities for manufacturers and consumers, consistently delivering superior results with every processed pepper.

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Kronen K 850 continuous centrifuge drying line

Ian Hope — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:56:43 +0000

In-line centrifuge drying of lettuce, vegetables, fruits and more

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.

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