Packaging

IWM offers sanitising on a budget

Monday 31. January 2011 - The latest addition to the popular range of sanitising tunnels from Industrial Washing Machines (IWM) is the new entry-level Econosan model, which has been developed specifically to offer dependable and effective sanitisation at an exceptionally attractive price point.

Suitable for sanitising produce in buckets, bags, tins and trays up to a maximum size of 450 mm wide by 450 mm high, the Econosan conveys the produce through a tunnel where a solution of sanitising fluid in mains water is misted onto the items from top, bottom and sides. The speed of transit through the tunnel can be set and easily adjusted to operate at between one and four metres per minute, according to the user’s requirements.
The machine is arranged for manual loading and unloading, at a comfortably safe working height. After sanitising, items are discharged onto a small outfeed table. This is equipped with a photoelectric sensing and control system that stops the conveyor when the table is full and restarts it automatically when the items are removed.
Econosan sanitisers are available in two versions: one uses fresh water supplies for all sanitising operations while the other re-circulates the water, and uses mains water only for make up. Both models are designed to be simple and economical to use, and to require a minimum of maintenance.
They feature solenoid-controlled proportional injector pumps to ensure efficient and accurate dosing of sanitising fluid and incorporate bayonet fitting spray tips that can be removed easily for cleaning or replacement. The body of the machines is fabricated throughout from T304/316 stainless steel, and their robust streamlined design allows easy access to all areas for routine cleaning – including a newly designed removable top canopy cover.
All machines comply fully with relevant UK and EU standards, and all are CE assessed and certified prior to shipment. They are supplied complete with detailed instruction and maintenance manuals.