Krones modular double-end bottle washers

Krones’ double-end bottle washers from the Lavatec, LavaClassic and LavaClassic Plus families will in future be constructed in a modular design to enable treatment zones to be matched to each client’s specific needs.

In addition to the familiar loop routing in the caustic baths, either in single- or double-loop design, the concept offers an option for meeting requirements via a variety of pre- and post-treatment steps.

Four modules are available for the pre-treatment zones, ranging from a simple pre-jetting tank through to a highly automated module, comprising a high-pressure pre-jetting unit and presoak bath, plus automatic dirt and label removal systems.

For the post-treatment section, the kit offers three different modules: besides four- and five-stage post-treatment in the classical variant with tubular filters, users can also choose Clean Design for post-treating their bottles. This option includes automatic coarse filtration of the post-caustic by means of a sieving conveyor for relatively large dirt particles, such as label shreds, and fine filtration (down to 50 µ) of the post-caustic.

Design-enhanced or optionally available functions and assemblies, such as reducing the jetting pressure or matching pumps appropriately to requirements, enable consumption of energy and media to be reduced.