Cabbage cutting machine among Kronen equipment debuted at trade show

Kronen introduced a new cabbage cutting machine and new washing machine at Fruit Logistica, held Feb. 5-7 in Berlin.

The CAP 350 cabbage cutting machine, designed to cut entire cabbage heads, can process up to 5,000 kilograms (11,023 pounds) per hour, according to the company. A large feeding hopper enables the machine, an upgrade of the CAP 68 cabbage cutter, to be filled continuously.

Its wide infeed tube ensures continuous filling, while angled blades on the cutting disk and the specially shaped product infeed guarantee optimal intake of the cabbage head, according to a news release. Shred shorteners can be used to cut strips to specified lengths, and a variety of cutting disks are available for different cutting thicknesses.

The HEWA 4000 washing machine for fruit, vegetables and salad leaves is a high-capacity machine used for the continuous pre-washing, washing, disinfection and treatment of both cut and whole lettuce, vegetables and herbs and fruit.

The wash tank is filled automatically via an infeed belt or manually. Both floating and sinking products are conveyed through the wash tank in a spiral movement, and the flow rate and movement of water can be adjusted.

Kronen also showcased its manually operated HGW grid cutter, which cuts, peels, punches and cores fruit, vegetables and lettuce up to a maximum height of 270 millimeters (10.6 inches).

“We were delighted to welcome visitors from 50 different countries, and we are extremely pleased that our innovative new and established solutions sparked such strong interest among international trade representatives,” Stephan Zillgith, Kronen managing director, said in the release. “Visitors to our booth were particularly interested in our new product presentations, for example the CAP 350 cabbage cutting machine and the HEWA 4000 helical washing machine.”