K850 Drying System

By means of a large-volume centrifuge with a diameter of 850 mm, the fully automatic, continuously operating unit is used to dry cut and whole salad leaves as well as cut fruit and vegetables. The system sets new standards in terms of hygiene.

Dries salad leaves, fruit, and vegetables fully automatically, efficiently and hygienically: up to 5000 kg of product per hour

The K850 is a fully automatic drying system for salad leaves, fruit, and vegetables and is designed for use in continuous processing lines. It is an upgraded version of the K650. The increased capacity of the K850 is achieved by the larger centrifuge drum as well as shorter cycle times, which are achieved by increased acceleration by means of an even more powerful but comparatively more energy-efficient drive unit.

• The product leaves the washing unit and is deposited on the infeed buffer conveyor. Due to the buffer conveyor, the K850 processes continuously, although the centrifuge itself dries in batches.
• As soon as the centrifuge with an 850 mm diameter drum is full, the buffer conveyor runs in reverse mode until there is space in the centrifuge. With an optional volume control, the infed product quantity can be optimized. 
• At the end of the drying cycle, the spinning speed is reduced, and the product is gently forwarded to the discharge belt by a single blowing-off procedure. It is timed in such a way that the product flow is as even as possible.
• After drying, the product is transferred either into containers or onto the infeed belt of an automatic weighing or packaging machine.