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within these companies can be high.
The easier it is to dismantle the
equipment, the more often it will get
done, Quandt explained.
" Access makes it happen, " he said.
The HEWA 3800 washer can be quickly
and easily dismantled for rapid and
thorough cleaning without the use of tools.
The manufacturer also developed new
nozzles for the HEWA 3800. Traditional
nozzles are designed with multiple parts.
Not only are they difficult to take apart
and clean, but the small parts are easy
to misplace.
" Our nozzles are now made out of one
piece. They're machined, not assembled, "
said Quandt. " Now you can truly get to
the backside of a nozzle rather than just
spraying the outside. "
All corners were eliminated in the
design of the new washer as well. Whereas
tight angles provide spaces for bacteria to
settle, surfaces of either 45° or 120° angles
allow for optimal discharge, reducing
the risk of bacterial buildup and biofilm.
The framework of the HEWA 3800 is
now completely rounded, which limits
surface area where bacteria can build up.
Kronen has also eliminated the use of
plastic strips that were once bolted on.
On older equipment, those parts had to
be manually dismantled and removed for
cleaning, a job that required a specific set
of tools. Now the pieces are machined and
removeable without the need for tools.
Cabling on the HEWA 3800 is now
exposed rather than hidden in piping.
Bundles of no more than three cables
now run through eyelets underneath the
machine. Being out in the open allows
for regular and proper cleaning.
On more traditional models,
task was often missed. The cables were
inaccessible to the teams who cleaned the
equipment, but not to bacteria.
Kronen also completely redesigned the
water filtration system for removing fine
particles for the HEWA 3800.
" It's simpler and requires no tools to
pull it apart, " said Quandt.
The vibratory discharge was also
redesigned. It's now a one-piece welded
assembly with sanitary design, meaning
there are no pockets or capture points
where bacteria can build up. It can be
easily removed for cleaning by releasing
two clamps. Again, no tools are needed
to disassemble the equipment.
As it is one of the dirtiest parts of the
machine, providing quick and easy access
is crucial to ensuring that the equipment
is thoroughly and regularly sanitised,
said Quandt.
Kronen uses Aisi 304 stainless steel in
this
the construction of its vibration motors,
pipelines, wash and pump tanks, pump
casing and switch cabinet.
While the individual changes might
seem small, when combined, the result
is a versatile machine with a focus on
improving and maintaining the highest
level of hygiene.
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