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INGEDIENTS TECHNOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY Saves water, saves energy and leaves no residue
(Source: GEA)
(Source: GEA)
With an PLC system the washing area of the die can be completely customized, allow- The new GEA Die-Washers clean the die by removing any dough residue that gathers on the ing for more intense washing in areas that require more thorough cleaning. surfaces during production, thanks to an efficient washing arms movement system.
With a new series of washing machines for the shaping tools of the extrusion machines, GEA is mee- ting the global demand for more effici- ency and sustainability. Thanks to their improved hydraulic circuits and simpli- fied mechanics they use less energy and water.
Made of stainless-steel with sturdy frames, the machines clean the die by removing any dough residue that ga- thers on the surfaces during produc- tion, enabled by its efficient washing arms movement system. The machines can accommodate one or more dies for pasta, snacks or pellets.
Given the extent of the technical innovations, GEA has updated the product names for three machines: the GEA Round Die-Washer, GEA Universal Die-Washer and the GEA Universal Mini Die-Washer.
GEA technology experts have develo- ped the units with a focus on extreme
GEA presents new compact die washing machines to remove pasta and snack residues. The machines can accommodate one or more dies for pasta, snacks or pellets.
reliability and efficiency units. Their simplified geometry and technical design maximize component perfor- mance. The machines are available in two types: Type M, is equipped with an intuitive control panel allowing easy ac- cess to the basic control functions; type E is equipped with PLC, and features an innovative washing area management system, enabling the operator to pro- gram and as well as customize washing phases and modes, thus optimizing the execution time.
The water tank in each die washing machine is based on a closed loop system, allowing the water to be re- circulated after filtering. The triple fil- ter system means the process water can be reused longer, resulting in a quicker washing cycle, while requi- ring less water and energy, therefore extending the lifecycle of the pump. During the washing phase, the foam removal system with temporized
water jets prevents the formation of foam, which ensures a more efficient washing process.
“We are very happy with the development of the new die washing machines. We had clear goals for im- proving both their efficiency and su- stainability, and thanks to our techni- cians, the results have exceeded our expectations. The new machines per- form quicker washing cycles while red- ucing energy and water waste, which means lower overhead costs for our customers. For those machines con- trolled via PLC, the washing area can be completely customized, allowing for more intense washing in areas that require more thorough cleaning. It would not be overstating it to say that the new GEA die washing ma- chines have significantly raised the benchmark in the market,” says Simone Del Tongo, Sales Director of Dies and Moulds, GEA Pavan.
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Plug and Play’
GEA has launched the latest version of its
Purger for refrigeration plants that uses the
environmentally-friendly natural refrigerant
R290 (propane). R290 has a very low GWP
(Global Warming Potential) ensuring that the
technology fully complies with the new F-Gas
regulations of 1 January 2020. The ‘plug and
play’ Purger operates independently from
the main refrigeration system. It’s simple to
install indoors or outdoors, requires the minimum of maintenance and be- nefits from maximum energy efficiency with minimum power consumption.