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K1040H horizontal drying system

The horizontal centrifuge for salad leaves, vegetables and vegan products can be seamlessly integrated into processing lines. The K1040H is a space-saving solution for the continuous, gentle drying of various products.

1,500 kg/h   Max. capacity
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Das K1040H Trocknungssystem von KRONEN kann optimal in Verarbeitungslinien integriert werden und nasses Produkt aus einer Waschmaschine schleudern.
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  • Continuous dewatering: designed for integration into medium-capacity processing lines
  • Compact design with low space requirements
  • High drying performance, for example dewatering salad leaves down to a residual moisture level of 2–4 %
  • Particularly simple operation while also guaranteeing accessibility for optimal hygiene
  • Processing is extremely gentle and even – ideal for delicate products too

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Drying system for processing lines: drying up to 1,500 kg of vegetables and salad leaves efficiently and hygienically

The K1040H is a fully automated drying system for gently spin-drying vegetables, salad leaves and vegan products. The machine can be optimally integrated into continuous processing lines and processes products that are discharged directly from a washing machine onto the infeed belt.  

The K1040H is suitable for both light leafy vegetables such as baby leaf lettuce, salad mixes, herbs and spinach and heavier cut vegetables like diced onion and carrot sticks, as well as pickles and vegan products.

The wet product is discharged from a washing machine (transfer area width max. 500 mm) onto the infeed belt of the K1040H. The buffer function is integrated into the infeed belt for continuous processing, although the centrifuge itself dries the product in batches. The well-thought-out arrangement of the infeed belt and the drying system ensures that the product is evenly fed into and distributed in the drum. The large drum surface area ensures especially gentle drying results. Thanks to the high centrifugal force, spin-drying times are reduced compared to smaller centrifuges such as the KS-100 PLUS. An optional volume control function can also be used to optimize the product infeed quantity.

The water that adheres to the surface of the washed product is removed by the acceleration of the spinning drum to the set speed. At the end of the drying cycle, the spin-dried product is gently blown out of the machine into 200 l standard containers or onto the optional discharge belt. The dried product can then be transferred to an automatic weighing and packaging line.

Depending on the product and the quantity processed, step switches can be used to set the spinning time and speed to one of four different levels. This makes operating the machine particularly user-friendly. The individual capacity depends on the product, spinning speed and spinning time. 

KRONEN’s K650 and K850 drying systems are high-performance alternatives for higher processing capacities of up to 5,000 kg per hour.
 

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K1040H by KRONEN | Horizontal Drying System for Salad & Vegetables
The K1040H horizontal drying system is designed for continuous processing lines in fresh-cut and vegetable processing. It enables gentle spin-drying of a wide range of products – from leafy salads and herbs to cut vegetables and vegan products. The video shows the continuous, gentle drying of iceberg lettuce, spinach and diced onions—fed directly from a HEWA washing machine. The K1040H combines easy operation, a processing capacity of up to 1.5 t/h and a hygienic design that supports efficient cleaning and maintenance.
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Benefits

Compact design for low space requirements

The well-thought-out design of the K1040H gives the machine the smallest possible footprint and allows it to be flexibly integrated into processing lines. The fact that the infeed belt and the spin-dryer are perfectly coordinated means that no additional transverse belt for feeding the product into the drum and no movable, swiveling buffer conveyor are required. Thanks to its specially developed safety system, the machine also does not require a safety zone or protective guard to prevent people from reaching into the machine, both of which require a great deal of space and disrupt the working procedure. The switch cabinet is attached to the low-vibration section of the machine as a space-saving mounting solution. It therefore focuses on both hygiene and simple, safe operation as well as low space requirements.

 

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Die Bauweise des K1040H Trocknungssystems von KRONEN im Hygienic Design macht die Reinigung einfach.

Efficient cleaning and low wear

The open structure of the hygienic design guarantees easy cleaning and maintenance and was designed to minimize wear parts and make them easier to replace. The infeed belt is mobile and can simply be swiveled to the side during cleaning. The special arrangement of the infeed belt and spin-dryer means that no safety guards or additional components for an even product infeed are required. As a result, all areas of the drying system are easily accessible. What’s more, the drum and the infeed belt can be cleaned rapidly and efficiently. 

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Operation via the switch cabinet is extremely user-friendly

Particularly simple operation

Two step switches enable you to set the spinning time and speed to one of four different levels. As a result, the spin-drying cycle can be adapted to meet the demands of different products, allowing the K1040H to achieve optimal drying results and handle the products gently, from light, delicate salad leaves to heavier cut products such as carrot cubes. The system operation is easy to understand and user-friendly. 

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Ausfuhrband des K1040 Trocknungssystems
Discharge belt

The discharge belt ensures that the product is continuously discharged from the spin-dryer, for example for further transport to a packaging machine. The design of the belt prioritizes maintaining sufficient clearance from the floor to ensure optimal hygiene. 

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Volume control

To regulate the amount of the discharged product, which leaves the washing machine in an uneven manner, the drying machine can be equipped with a volume control function. The function uses a sensor mounted at the beginning of the infeed belt to ensure that the product is transferred to the infeed belt in an even layer. As soon as the set product height has been reached, the buffer conveyor moves on slightly further to load the next section. This allows the drum to be filled evenly and ensures a continuous spin-drying result. High performance and an optimal drying degree are achieved, and imbalance is prevented, even at maximum spin-drying speed.

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1,500 kg/h
Capacity
Continuous
Loading type

The capacity depends on factors such as the product.

Electrical power Power 11 kW
Voltage 3~400 V N/P
Frequency 50 Hz
Air Working pressure 2 x 6 bar
Dimensions LxWxH 4300 x 3200 x 2300 mm
Weight 1266 kg
Infeed/placement height 858 mm
Outfeed/delivery height 740 mm
Miscellaneous kg per batch 17 kg
Total volumes 80 l
Spin speed 650 rpm
Spin time 50 secs
Total cycle 67 secs
The data indicated are standard information. In addition, adaptation to other supply networks (e.g. 230V/60 Hz) is optionally possible (except for manual and pneumatic machines). Subject to changes.
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