Can Washer

Can Washer

Straight through can washer carries the cans through the washer in a straight line by means of a continuously moving conveyor or slide along rail as they move intermittently from one jetting position to the next. The driving unit moves the can forward from one position to the next at regular intervals. The Capacity of straight -Through can washers varies from 6-16 cans per minute according to the customer requirement. This type of washer is used in large size dairy plants. It is easily accessible for maintenance and cleaning of the inner parts.

The sequence of operation of this machine is as follows

• Draining
• Pre-Rinsing
• Hot Water Rinsing-1
• Caustic Rinsing
• Hot Water Rinsing-2
• Sterilization
• Drying

There is no recontamination of cans either by the washer or by the operator. It occupies more floor space in dairy and requires close inspection while in operation. The service requirements of straight -Through Can washer (6-8 cans per minute) is as follows: Steam between 0.85 to 1.8 kg per can, water consumption 4.0 to 4.5 Ltrs/ Can, energy between 1.0 to 2.4 kwh, to operate the machine.