Wash Systems

Heinzen offers various stainless steel produce washing equipment and systems for many fresh-cut product applications, from lettuce, to broccoli, to melons. We have worked with many customers with specific needs, resulting in the knowledge base to make our system work for you. Below are some of the many applications of our sanitary fresh produce wash systems and equipment:

-Spinach and Tenderleaf Wash System Tanks and Equipment

-Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Carrot Wash System Tanks and Equipment

-Romaine and Iceberg Lettuce Wash System Tanks and Equipment

-Kale, Collard Greens, and Cabbage Wash System Tanks and Equipment

New!! 2405 AUTOMATED PRODUCT-IN-TOTE WASHER

Introducing the newest, automated, closed loop, and most sanitary in-tote wash system on the market today!

Features

  • Innovative Channelized® Stainless Steel Construction
  • Automatic ratcheting index moves the totes through the wash with a repeatable dwell duration, infinitely programmable through the PLC.
  • Utilizes the standard Aquatote 10.5” field tote. Post wash in-tote centrifuge available
  • Closed-loop water circuit with filtration, reclamation, monitoring and chilling (with the shell-in-tube chiller) with each pass.
  • Tool-free access to manifolds and plumbing.
  • Automated filling, draining, make up and level control with standard tri-clamp connections.
  • Self-contained MCC with HMI and separate pneumatic manifold enclosure, junction box.
  • Fully wetted immersion guaranteed though a combination of submersion of the tote in the tank and full coverage rain pans over the middle four positions.
  • Upwell jets in the tank floor, below each position, pump chilled wash water through the product and encourage flushing and recirculation flow throughout.
  • Available with multiple chiller options.
  • Can be configured for manual as well as passive gravity loading of the totes off a trim line. Allows for ease of operation and flexibility with product change-overs


Specifications

  • Wash Dwell Time: Programmable
  • Tote Capacity: 46L (12.15 gallons)
  • System Capacity: 325 gallons
  • Totes/Hour: 360 (@ 10 sec dwell)
  • Capacity/Hour: 3,600lbs (10# @ 10 sec.)
  • Pneumatic req.: 5 cfm @ 90 psi

Product Applications

Lettuce | Broccoli | Spring Mix | Spinach | Whole Heads | Peppers | Onions | Celery


2415 PRODUCT-IN TOTE DIP WASH

Specially designed for processors with the need for flexibility. Quickly and gently washes all shapes and sizes of fruits and vegetables.

Features

  • Innovative Channelized® Stainless Steel Construction
  • Allows for ease of operation and flexibility with product change-overs
  • Shell and tube heat exchanger for in-line cooling with decreased water usage (optional)
  • Product dwell time determined by customer requirements
  • Pairs with the Heinzen SD50LT spin dryer, capably of drying 2 totes per cycle

Options/Specifications

  • 22”W x 34”L
  • 3HP pump, 20-40GPM
  • 480VAC, 60Hz
  • Tote Measurements: 23.75”L x 15.75”W x 10.5”H
  • Ease of Chemical Injection System integration

Product Applications

Leafy Greens | Apples | Melons | Carrots | Potatoes | Squash


2410 FLOTATION WASH SYSTEM

The latest Heinzen insect removal wash system, new & improved for foreign material removal.

Features
Heinzen’s flotation wash system contains a water-agitated flume tank. By maintaining a weir balance and using a pair of rotating perforated drums, product is gently submerged allowing for removal of insects and undesirable particles. Parabolic screens capture debris. Typical use is with products such as spinach, spring mix and romaine. System can be designed to discharge product onto a dewatering conveyor or shaker. The system is designed as a modular section to drop into existing wash lines.

Options/Specifications

  • Designed specifically for buoyant particle removal of product fines and insects
  • Centerless dunking reels, with optional lifting system, to allow for double the small particle removal than other systems
  • Custom applications up to 12,000pph, depending on product
  • Self-contained, all stainless steel tri-clamp fittings for air. Sanitary blower is mounted directly to the unit.
  • Fast product change-over with low water volume.
  • Lift-up air distribution panels for easy cleaning
  • Sand-traps available with optional automatic discharge valves
  • Variable speed control available to synchronize dunking reel speed with product flow
  • 30” to 60” width units available

Product Applications
Spinach | Spring Mix | Romaine


2410 FULL WASH SYSTEM

Incorporate Heinzens full featured Wash System as your core process cleaning and chilling system.

Features
A Fresh Produce Wash System begins with Laminar Flow, where product is introduced into the line. An HR-Zone immediately follows, 6 to 12 jets bubble & agitate the water into a full-clean wash bath. A sand trap catches any debris churned up by the HR-Zone, a clear view tube is optional. The above system is shown with a rotary drum cleaning reel in the first wash, then into a dewatering shaker.

Featured system shows a double wash with the shaker feeding a reverse belt conveyor into Spin Dryer baskets.

Product Applications
Leafy Greens | Tender leaf Product


2400 Open Flume System

Incorporate Heinzen’s state-of-the-art Open Flume Produce Wash System into your line today! Quickly washes and cools fresh-cut product.

Features

Open Flume Wash System

  • Innovative Channelized® Stainless Steel Construction
  • Modular Infeed Section Designed to gently receive product into the flume
  • 90° or 180° Sweep Elbows as required (Sand trap with discharge drain)
  • Overflow weir discharge to evenly spread product over dewatering conveyor
  • Complete system or components for your wash circuit
  • Optional Covers

Laminar Flow Infeed

  • Designed to Interface to Existing High Speed Cutters and High Volume Infeed
  • High capacity, non-plugging, easily integrated into existing system
  • Uniquely designed “Thin Film Sheeting Action” gently transfers product into Open Flume System

HR-Zone Wash

  • Revolutionary Hydro-Rotational Wash Action with Consistent Submersion
  • Modular Design Easily Integrated into Existing Open Flume System
  • Guaranteed to Fully Submerge and Wash your toughest products, from Shred Cuts to Spring Mix
  • Open Flume System Available in 16”, 20”, & 30” Standard Widths
  • 2,000 to 20,000lbs. per hour capacity


Product Applications
Fresh-Cut Leafy Greens Washing | Spinach Washing | Broccoli Washing | Cabbage Washing


2413 Integrated Wash System, 24”

Incorporate Heinzen’s state-of-the-art Integrated Wash System into your line today! Quickly washes, cools and de-waters product.

Features

  • Innovative Channelized® Stainless Steel Construction
  • 110 gal. capacity tank with adjustable nozzles completely submerges and gently conveys product
  • Sand trap with drain valve
  • 160 gal. capacity recirculation tank with parabolic screen filtration
  • Pump, controls, and recirculation tank mounted to a common frame for minimal footprint
  • SS water manifold with sanitary clamps and fittings
  • System ships pre-wired and plumbed
  • Different chiller options available
  • Integrated de-watering belt with spray bar features drop-down product guides, belt-lifter and pivoting tail section for easy sanitation and maintenance

Specifications

  • Capacity: 1,000-3,000pph
  • 5hp wash-down duty SST pump motor/7.5hp for agitation nozzles
  • 200 gpm SST pump for tank, 140 gpm for spray nozzles
  • Available in 40A/460V, 60HZ, 3ph
  • Footprint: 65”W x 172"L x 56"feed height

Product Applications Fresh-Cut Leafy Greens | Tender leaf Products


2415 Integrated Short Order Wash System, 24”

Incorporate Heinzen’s state-of-the-art Integrated Short Order Wash System into your line today! Quickly washes, cools and de-waters product.

Features

  • Innovative Channelized® Stainless Steel Construction
  • 110 gal. capacity tank with adjustable nozzles completely submerges and gently conveys product
  • Sand trap with drain valve
  • 160 gal. capacity recirculation tank with parabolic screen filtration
  • Pump, controls, and recirculation tank mounted to a common frame for minimal footprint
  • SS water manifold with sanitary clamps and fittings
  • System ships pre-wired and plumbed
  • Options:
  • -Different chiller options available
  • -Integrated de-watering belt with spray bar features drop-down product guides, belt-lifter and pivoting tail section for easy sanitation and maintenance
  • -Dewatering shaker allows for ease of product conveyance and simplicity in sanitation 75 gal. capacity recirculation tank with parabolic screen filtration

Specifications

  • Capacity: 1,000-3,000pph
  • 5hp wash-down duty SST pump motor/7.5hp for agitation nozzles
  • 200 gpm SST pump for tank, 140 gpm for spray nozzles
  • Available in 15A/230V or 7A/460V, 60HZ, 3ph
  • Footprint: 5’2”W x 14’L x 3’H feed height

Product Applications Fresh-Cut Leafy Greens | Tender leaf Products


2415 Integrated Short Order Wash System, 36”

Incorporate Heinzens state-of-the-art Integrated Short Order Wash System into your line today! Quickly washes, cools and dewaters product.

Features

  • Innovative Channelized® Stainless Steel Construction
  • Low flow infeed section designed to gently receive product.
  • 307 gal. capacity tank with adjustable nozzles completely submerges and conveys product into the integrated dewatering belt
  • Sand trap with drain valve
  • 175 gal. capacity recirculation tank with parabolic screen filtration
  • Integrated 36” dewatering belt with spray bar features drop-down product guides, belt-lifter and pivoting tail section for easy sanitation and maintenance
  • Pump, controls, and recirculation tank mounted to a common frame for minimal footprint
  • Stainless Steel water manifold with sanitary clamps and fittings
  • System ships pre-wired and plumbed


Specifications

  • Capacity: 3,000-6,000pph
  • 5hp wash-down duty SST pump motor
  • 0.4hp wash down duty SST motorized pulley, with VFD
  • 300 gpm SST pump
  • Available in 15A/230V or 7A/460V, 60HZ, 3ph
  • Footprint: 7’4”W x 21’2”L x 4’H feed height


Product Applications
Fresh-Cut Leafy Greens | Tender leaf Products


2415 Integrated Short Order Wash System, 48”

Incorporate Heinzens state-of-the-art Integrated Short Order Wash System into your line today! Quickly washes, cools and dewaters product.

Features

  • Innovative Channelized® Stainless Steel Construction
  • Low flow infeed section designed to gently receive product.
  • 415 gal. capacity tank with adjustable nozzles completely submerges and conveys product into the integrated dewatering belt
  • Sand trap with drain valve
  • 200 gal. capacity recirculation tank with parabolic screen filtration
  • Integrated 48” dewatering belt with spray bar features drop-down product guides, belt-lifter and pivoting tail section for easy sanitation and maintenance
  • Pump, controls, and recirculation tank mounted to a common frame for minimal footprint
  • Stainless Steel water manifold with sanitary clamps and fittings
  • System ships pre-wired and plumbed


Specifications

  • Capacity: 6,000-8,000pph
  • 10hp wash-down duty SST pump motor
  • 1hp wash down duty SST motorized pulley, with VFD
  • 450 gpm SST pump
  • Available in 15A/230V or 7A/460V, 60HZ, 3ph
  • Footprint: 8’4”W x 22’9”L x 4’H feed height


Product Applications
Fresh-Cut Leafy Greens | Tender leaf Products


2410 FLOTATION 3D FIFO WASH SYSTEM

Introducing the Heinzen Flotation 3D FIFO Wash System, New & Improved for product submersion and debris removal!

Features

  • Innovative Channelized® Stainless Steel Construction
  • Heinzen’s 3D F-I-F-O (first-in, first-out) flotation wash system features an air-injected flume tank, guiding product into and through the wash system
  • Recognized as one of the best for product scrubbing and mechanical separation of debris
  • By maintaining a weir balance and using a pair of rotating perforated drums, product is gently submerged both naturally and mechanically allowing for removal of insects and undesirable particles
  • System can be easily discharged onto a dewatering conveyor or shaker
  • The system is designed as a modular section to drop into existing wash lines

Options/Specifications

  • Designed specifically for buoyant particle removal of product fines and insects
  • Custom applications up to 15,000pph, depending on product bulk density
  • Self-contained, all stainless steel tri-clamp fittings for water and air for ease of sanitation
  • Automatic or manual sand-traps available for simple of dirt/sand/rock removal
  • Stainless Steel Tri-Clamp fittings on all water & air manifolds
  • Variable speed control available to synchronize operational requirements


Product Applications

Spinach | Spring Mix | Iceberg Lettuce | Romaine


2430 Shell And Tube Chiller

New method of process-water temperature control for all Fresh-Cut water chilling applications.

Features

  • Full Stainless Steel Assembly
  • Closed Loop System
  • Eliminates the need for balancing a 2-pump chilled water circuit
  • Tri-clover sanitary plumbing connections for process water allow easy access for sanitation and inspection
  • Custom engineered to the specific process needs
  • Shorter temperature pull-down times for make-up water
  • Water conservation by reduction of long recirculation lines and chiller pump tanks


Why Glycol?

  • Removes hazardous refrigerant from the production area
  • Can be plumbed in PVC, SCH 80 pipe, at low pressures
  • Keeps process water, at the process!
  • Ease of sanitation and validity of a food safe environment

Specifications

  • Standard Heinzen Shell and Tube Chillers paired with Heinzen Wash Systems
  • Custom Engineering available for any process
  • Compatible with nearly any wash system

2460 FOOD PUMP SYSTEMS

The latest in pumping technology allowing for creative and efficient transfer of product!
Now Available in Raw Stainless Steel Finish—Epoxy Coating Optional!

Parts & Materials

  • Wear Ring: 304 SS
  • Impeller: 304 SS
  • Volute: 304 SS
  • Shaft: Stressproof Steel
  • Shaft Sleeve: 316 SS
  • Seal Housing: 304 SS
  • Seal: Mechanical Seal (Type 2)
  • Bearing Frame: Cast Iron, ASTM A48
  • Pump Body: 304 SS

Operating Levels

6 Inch Pump

  • Min Flow: 300 GPM
  • Max Flow: 2000 GPM
  • Discharge Size: 6”
  • Suction Size: 6”
  • Solids Handling: 4”x6”
  • Max Speed: 1400 RPM
  • Shut-Off Head: 120’
  • BEP Head: 64’
  • BEP Flow: 1650 GPM
  • BEP Percent: 75%


8 Inch Pump

  • Min Flow: 525 GPM
  • Max Flow: 1600 GPM
  • Discharge Size: 6”
  • Suction Size: 8”
  • Solids Handling: 5”x9”
  • Max Speed: 950 RPM
  • Shut-Off Head: 86’
  • BEP Head: 47’
  • BEP Flow: 1400GPM
  • BEP Percent: 65%


10 Inch Pump

  • Min Flow: 525 GPM
  • Max Flow: 4250 GPM
  • Discharge Size: 10”
  • Suction Size: 10”
  • Solids Handling: 7.5”x12”
  • Max Speed: 810 RPM
  • Shut-Off Head: 104’
  • BEP Head: 50’
  • BEP Flow: 3200 GPM
  • BEP Percent: 70%

Applications

  • Wash & Delivery of Products to Different Plant Locations and Elevations
  • An Alternative Solution where Space is at a Minimum for Normal Flume Systems