Washing unit which can operate two dies. According to the model, they can feature either an electromechanical control or a PLC one.

GEA Universal Die-Washer type M are equipped with a very intuitive control panel allowing easy access to the basic control functions. Washing area regulation is made by means of two adjustment levers located in front of the machine. A timer allows setting the working cycle duration.
GEA Universal Die-Washer type E are equipped with a PLC allowing setting and storage of die washing recipes, in order to improve every single die cleaning process. These units feature an efficient washing arms movement system, driven by a maintenance-free electric cylinder. The arms action is divided into different zones optimizing the die washing time.

Washing unit which can operate one or two dies. The models designed for pasta dies can feature either an electromechanical control or a PLC one, while the snack and pellet and gluten free models feature only the electromechanical one.

Washing unit which can operate one die. According to the model, it can feature either electromechanical control or a PLC one. The models designed for pasta dies can feature either one, while the snack and pellet and gluten free models feature only electromechanical control.

With more than 800 pasta formats, GEA can produce dies and moulds that can satisfy even the most demanding market requests. From the classic penne, conchiglie, spaghetti, lasagne to the more complex ones that feature shapes of animals or cartoon characters.

The Pennaut is designed with the goal of facilitating and speeding up format change operations in short pasta production plants.

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From the orchards of the Cape to store shelves across 40 countries, the South African packhouse Betko has built a business on freshness, timing and reliability. With GEA’s controlled atmosphere refrigeration technology, the company can now store apples and pears for up to 14 months and cut energy consumption by 20%, with a partnership of more than 30 years at the heart of it all.