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Flume Wash

Key’s Flume Wash provides a reliable, basic wash for a wide variety of fresh-cut produce. Integrated components work together to effectively remove heavy debris, silt, grubs, and floating contaminants. Initial laminar flow provides a gentle product entry, and adjustable water nozzles create full immersion section for thorough washing and product mixing. Vibratory dewatering and parabolic filtering steps ensure maximum re-use of clean wash water.

Features and Benefits

Flexibility

• Suitable for whole and cut vegetables and fruit
• Cut directly over flume in entry area, or feed from a belt, shaker, or manually
• Adjustable water flow rates in flume and sprays
• Open flume provides dosification access for sanitation agents
• Modular design makes it easy to add washing steps
• Easily adjustable/removable valves and access points
• Optional overhead sprays on shaker add second wash
• Optional screen over sump area for effective washing of non-floating product

Reliability

• Water is actively micro-filtered to 254 microns with parabolic screen
• Closed-loop water recirculation system
• System is pre-wired and plumbed for air & water
• Settling sump allows rocks, heavier silt to separate from product; clean-out access port

Performance

• Full submersion and rotation of product via pipe nozzles
• Wash action insures consistent coverage of all product surfaces
• Dewatering shaker removes surface water, floating particles, and small fines
• Shaker begins the drying process and provides an effective, consistent feed to the dryer
• Effective parabolic water filter removes particles
• Make-up water requirement is approx 3.8 liters per minute (1 gpm)
• Tank water level controlled by level sensor
• All pipe-work designed for ease of cleaning
• Water unloading valve in the "deep zone" flushes sediments and bugs