High-Speed Tray Washing for a Large Grocery Distribution Operation
The Challenge
A food distribution facility required a high-speed tray washing system capable of processing thousands of reusable plastic trays every hour while maintaining strict hygiene standards. The system also needed the flexibility to accommodate varying wash requirements without sacrificing efficiency or increasing operating costs.
The Solution
Sanicore Systems supplied a custom-engineered automated tray washing system designed specifically for high-volume logistics and food distribution operations.
The fully automated system incorporates multiple wash stages, integrated label removal, air knife drying, and automated tray handling to improve sanitation while maximizing throughput.
System Highlights
- Processes up to 4,500 trays per hour
- Ambient pre-wash
- Heated wash and rinse stages
- High-pressure adhesive label removal
- High-capacity drum filtration
- Multiple air knife drying stations
- Automatic tray reorientation for nesting and stacking
- User-friendly touchscreen controls
Designed for Flexible Operation
Operators can activate or isolate individual washing stages through the HMI depending on the cleaning requirements of each production run. This flexibility allows facilities to optimize utility consumption while maintaining consistent wash quality.
Advanced Label Removal
An integrated high-pressure cleaning section removes adhesive labels from reusable trays before they are returned to service.
A secondary self-cleaning filtration system captures label debris and helps prevent clogged spray nozzles, reducing maintenance requirements and improving uptime.
Hygienic Design
The washer incorporates hygienic design principles throughout, including:
- Full stainless steel construction
- Interlocked access doors
- Easy-access wash chamber
- Reduced dirt traps
- Simplified cleaning procedures
- Safe maintenance access
Results
The completed system provides:
- Up to 4,500 trays per hour processing capacity
- Improved sanitation consistency
- Reduced manual labor
- Flexible operating modes
- Lower maintenance requirements
- Reliable tray handling with jam protection
- Improved efficiency for high-volume distribution operations
Looking for a High-Speed Tray Washing Solution?
Sanicore Systems designs automated tray washing equipment for food manufacturers, distribution centers, bakeries, and logistics operations requiring dependable, high-volume cleaning with maximum operational efficiency. Contact us to discuss your tray washing needs.
