Tray Washer

Product catalog summary

Overview: The BCC Tray Washer is designed for forest nurseries to clean and disinfect trays used in plant production. It combines mechanical cleaning with high-pressure water and thermal disinfection using hot water, effectively removing contaminants such as mineral particles, organic and inorganic components, and biological contaminants.

Process Description:

In-feed: Trays are fed into the system using a pneumatic cylinder, reducing the risk of damage compared to conventional chain conveyors.
Mechanical Cleaning: High-pressure water nozzles (40Bar) on rotating arms ensure complete coverage, with additional side nozzles for pre-cleaning and rinsing.
Thermal Disinfection: Trays are exposed to hot water (up to 80˚C) for 30 seconds, ensuring effective sanitation. The system uses a 100-litre bath with four 12kW heating elements and a stainless steel filter for water conservation.

Key Features:

Non-corrosive stainless steel construction with integrated safety features.
Low water consumption (80 litres/minute) and efficient disinfection without chemicals.
Transparent windows for operation monitoring and an integrated stainless steel filter system for easy cleaning.

Operational Benefits:

Pneumatic feeding system reduces tray damage.
High-pressure and hot water sections can operate independently.
Optional connection to a water treatment plant for reduced water usage.

Technical Specifications:

In-feed Pusher: Dimensions: 1300mm x 800mm x 1150mm, Weight: 60kg, Compressed air consumption: 300 litres/minute at 600kPa.
High Pressure Section: Dimensions: 1300mm x 1000mm x 1600mm, Power: 8 kW, Water consumption: 80 litres/minute at 500kPa.
Hot Water Section: Dimensions: 2500mm x 1100mm x 1600mm, Weight: 490kg, Power: 51kW, Water consumption: 20 litres/minute at 200kPa.

Production Capacity: Varies by tray type, with maximum capacities of 24 trays/minute for HIKO trays, 13 trays/minute for SideSlit trays, and 10 trays/minute for 96 Insert Frame trays.

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integrated stainless steel filter system transparent windows to monitor operation the high pressure unit and hot water unit provides for an effective and clean result non-corrosive stainless steel construction The BCC Tray Washer consists of two parts i.e. a high-pressure unit for mechanical cleaning and a hot water washer section for thermal disinfection. This combination ensures effective removal of mineral particles, organic and inorganic components and biological contaminants from used trays. During the processes of containerised plant production and infield planting, trays are contaminated...

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Out feed: In a stand-alone Tray Washer, trays are fed out of the hot water section and stacked manually for later use. In an integrated line, trays are pushed are onto a conveyor belt which feeds the tray filler. Note! Trays that are filled with waste substrate due to poor germination or rooting success need to be manually pre-cleaned before washing. 30 low pressure nozzles on 5 spray bars ensure complete flushing of trays OPERATIONAL BENEFITS & KEY FEATURES • • • • • Pneumatic feeding of trays through the Tray Washer. Non-corrosive stainless steel construction. Integrated safety features. High...

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TECHNICAL DATA In feed Pusher Dimensions (L x W x H): 1300mm x 800mm x 1150mm Weight: 60kg Power supply: Regulated from high pressure section Compressed air consumption: 300 litres/minute at 600kPa (6Bar) High Pressure Section Dimensions (L x W x H): 1300mm x 1000mm x 1600mm Power supply: 3 x 400V, 50Hz Power requirement: 8 kW Water consumption: 80 litres/minute at 500kPa (5Bar) Maximum production capacity: HIKO (350mm x 216mm, fixed tray): 24 trays/minute SideSlit (385mm x 385mm, fixed tray): 13 trays/minute 96 Insert Frame (517mm x 350mm, single cell tray): 10 trays/minute Hot Water Section...

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Tray Washer

Tray Washer

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