The DECONWA Prep prepares whole fruits and vegetables for further processing by means of wet decontamination. The germ load on product surfaces is reduced by hygienizing additives in the wash water.
• Optimal hygiene by reducing cross-contamination
• Controlled retention time in the wash tank
• Suitable for a variety of sinking and floating products with diameters from 20 to 400 mm
• Automatic product outfeed by means of a link belt
The DECONWA Prep is used to reduce the germ, virus and bacterial load on the surface of whole fruits and vegetables. For this purpose, hygienizing additives such as chlorine or peracetic acid are introduced into the wash water. The wet decontamination prepares the raw products for further processing. The cross-contamination of products with each other, as well as during peeling or cutting, is reduced and the shelf life is improved.
During transfer from low-care to high-care production areas, the DECONWA Prep ensures optimal hygiene right from the start of processing.
The construction of the machine is compact and has a low filling height and a small footprint. It can be adjusted to suit different products and production requirements by means of various settings and options.
The capacity depends on various factors – for example, approximately 1,000 kg of apples can be processed per hour with a cycle time of 4.5 minutes (1.5 minutes for filling, 30 seconds retention time and 2.5 minutes for discharge).