Proquip Solutions is the authorised New Zealand distributor for KRONEN vegetable cutting machines and processing equipment, backed by over 45 years of food industry expertise. KRONEN covers every stage of fresh-cut production, including coring, peeling, cutting, shredding, dicing, washing, drying and packaging, for salad, coleslaw, vegetables, herbs and fruit. The range also extends to meat, fish, vegan products, bakery and pet food. KRONEN machines are trusted by NZ growers, packhouses and food manufacturers for hygienic, efficient processing, and are installed, serviced and supported by our team in Wiri, Auckland.
An industrial salad mixer combines cut vegetables, dressings, sauces and other ingredients evenly and gently, for products such as coleslaw, potato and pasta salads, deli salads, marinated vegetables and ready meal components. It replaces mixing by hand in tubs, giving faster, more consistent batches with less handling. The KRONEN K120 is a salad and delicatessen mixing machine built for this work. Proquip Solutions is the authorised New Zealand distributor for KRONEN.
Gentle mixing depends on the paddle design, mixing speed and time, and how full the mixer is. Paddles that lift and fold the product, rather than cutting through it, coat each piece without breaking it down. Mixing only as long as needed and not overfilling the bowl also protects delicate ingredients such as leafy salad, soft vegetables and pasta.
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Hand mixing varies between staff and shifts, which shows up as uneven dressing, broken product and complaints. A mixing machine runs the same speed and time for every batch, so each one comes out the same regardless of who is on shift. Consistent batches also make pack weights, coating levels and shelf life more predictable, which matters when supplying supermarkets and food service customers.
Cleaning time depends largely on machine design. Smooth stainless steel surfaces, few gaps where food can collect, open access to the mixing area and paddles that can be removed easily all make daily cleaning faster and more thorough, which supports food safety audits and HACCP plans. KRONEN designs its machines around hygienic, easy-to-clean principles. Tell us your cleaning routine and audit requirements, and we can talk through how the K120 fits them.
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Mixer size depends on your batch size, how many batches you run per day and how quickly each batch needs to be unloaded into the next stage. A mixer that's too small becomes a bottleneck, while one that's too large mixes small batches unevenly. KRONEN also makes larger mixing machines, such as the K230 with up to 1,800 kg per hour, for processors whose volumes grow. Tell us your current and expected volumes and we'll recommend the right size.
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Testing with your own ingredients is the best way to check mixing quality, batch time and how the product holds up. Proquip Solutions offers product trials at our Wiri workshop in Auckland, so your team can see results before committing. Contact us to discuss a trial with your product.
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