Wash Up Turn-key Systems

Wash upturn-key systems

Comenda: a history of technological innovationWash up: a single solution for complex problemsThe founder company of the Ali group,Comenda has been synonymous with thebest in professional dishwashing equipmentfor over 40 years. One of the industry’skey players both in Europe and world wide,Comenda manufactures and markets morethan 200 dishwashing solutions, from thesmallest glass washers for bars through tolarge automated continuous flow systemsfor restaurants, hospitals, canteens andin-flight catering. Comenda also designsand installs bespoke solutions for individualspace and workload specifications.From when the diner finishes their meal,and leaves the tray on the trolley, to themoment when all dishware, trays, cutleryneed to be collected, sorted, washed anddried, a great deal of planning must be putinto the operation to ensure that everythingis done as efficiently, economically andhygienically as possible. This processrequires a dish-handling system capable ofwith every aspect of the task. This is whereComenda “Wash-up” systems play theirpart .The entire warewashing cycle hasvery often to be carried out quickly due tothe requirement for the cleaned items tobe returned to service almost immediately.Unfortunately the dimensions of wash-upareas can be restricted and not best suitedfor the throughput required. Three basicfactors can determine the solution to thisproblem: design, automation and integration of the entire dish-handling system. Toachieve a solution, it is necessary to havethe knowledge, experience, and productiontechniques that only a proven expert suchas Comenda can deliver.Turn-key made-to-measuresystemsAutomation and componentintegrationElectronic program selectionComenda offers Wash-Up design linkeddirectly to specific customer requests.System design is driven by the followingcriteria: available space, traffic flow, mealsper hour, dirties return and staffing levels,whilst simultaneously considering the needsin terms of aesthetics, economics, ergonomics and functionality. In the layout designstage, Comenda’s experience and expertiseintegrates the necessary components tobuild a complete ware-handling operation.For the more complex our Research andDevelopment provides individually tailoreddesign options in close consultation withthe client.Wash-Up systems should also link togetherseamlessly: tray transport conveyors move soiled items from the dining area to the dishwasharea often coming from two separate areasto feed into to a single conveyor. This type ofsystem facilitates an almost fully automaticsystem where only glasses and dishes need tobe manually loaded onto a flight dishwasher.Trays and cutlery are loaded, washed, rinsed,dried, and stacked automatically and thendistributed on trollies.Dishwashers and Tray/Cutlery washersincorporated in these systems are providedwith automatic programme recognition,which depending on type and quantity ofdishware electronically select the appropriatewash program. This technologically advancedfeature improves performance, reducesoperation costs and ensures the higheststandards of hygiene. Fully automatic wastehandling systems where waste is pulped,shredded and disposed in waste containersare also available.

Handling the tablewareAny effective catering operation must beable to rely on problem-free washing andthe prompt return of clean tableware toensure uninterrupted customer service. Goodresults depend primarily on the choice of thedishwasher itself, which must be correctlysized and suitable for the quantity and typeof tableware to be washed. Ideal operatingconditions for the dishwasher also dependon essential ancillary items which go tocreate a fully synchronised wash systemsuch as:-Tray deposit belts of lengths andspeeds matched to the operational volumes.Racks, scrapping tables, rack holders andscrap troughs.Motorised turns and curves for continuousfeed of racks for optimised dishwasher loading. To ensure an efficient link between thedining area and wash up room, COMENDAoffers a complete range of conveyors:-twocord polycord conveyors-three-cord polycordconveyors-slat conveyors-wet slat conveyorsComplementary equipment easily adapts toconveyors for all configurations orinstallations:-90 , 180 and custom built curve unitstwo into one (2/1) polycord conveyors.with special merger units from separatedining areas to single dishwasher operationcustom built helix conveyors heightsto manage returns from different floorlevels-sound-proofed tunnels to avoid noisetransmission from wash up area to diningroom- An NTC conveyor is used at thedishwasher inlet for automated rack loadingin conjunction with multiple work stations.Tray return conveyorsPolycord conveyorsTwo-to-one polycord conveyorsWhen it comes to returning traysets automatically to the wash up area, the conveyor optonis undoubtedly the most effective method.Using a belt means that diners no longer haveto converge on a single, crowded tray depositpoint, leaving dirty items in view on a clearingtrolley. Conveyors also make it feasible tohave the wash up situated further away fromthe dining area, with the resultant reduction innoise into the dining room. Whether covered,suspended or wall mounted, the wide rangeof conveyor models provides a full range ofoptions ensuring co-ordination with the fabricof the building. COMENDA carefully considersthe ideal position for the dishwasher and conveyor to ensure a smooth queue free scenariofor the diner.When it comes to dirties return conveyors,POLYCORD technology offers the ulimatein hygiene, simplicity, safety and reliability.To ensure the 15 mm cords glide effortlessly along, they are guided within U shapedgrooves moulded into the stainless steelsurface of the conveyor. The absence anysharp angles and joints avoids the accumulation of dirt, reduces operating noise, limitswear and means the top is easily cleaned.The COMENDA conveyor is also aesthetically advanced with all fixings concealed.Whether traysets are being returnedfrom different floors in a building or fromseparate dining areas many metres apartproblem-free installation of COMENDAconveyors can still be accomplished withease. Using simple, reliable technology,photocells and independent drive units thecontrol of tray traffic into the wash up areacan be consistently synchronised with thespeed of the dishwasher itself.

Scrapping tablesLoading the dishwasherBased on the extensive experience gatheredduring the installation of thousands of washup systems, Comenda can be relied upon toprovide a smooth co-ordinated solution for thebusiest of operations. Room size, throughput,service duration are all factors that makeevery wash system unique. Scrapping taskscarried out by workers can be made easierby providing ergonomic tabling, that reducesstaff traffic and movement to a minimumand as a consequence, the risks and costsassociated with manual handling. Scrappingtables- static or mobile -are designed withhigh load capacity so they can be used asbuffer zones for tableware ready to be loadedinto the dishwasher. The various types racksare arranged in their pre-determined areas.Tilted rack-shelves allow users to load theThe section between the scrapping zone andthe dishwasher is essential to smooth systemoperation. To resolve these problems COMENDA offers a vast range of accessoriesthat allow the user to choose the handling system best suited to loading of the dishwasher.Slat conveyors are used primarily to carrystacked tableware from scrapping tables tothe dishwasher. It also has the option of beingequipped with a variable speed motor-driveto ensure total synchronisation throughoutthe whole system. The mechanisation ofthe loading process is essential to maximise efficiency. An ergonomically designedscrapping table complete with sink and rollersections, enables the operator to carry out themanual element of the handling process withracks with cups and glasses, while horizontal ones are designed to store empty rackseasily accessible for use. Whether floor orwall-mounted, the rack holders are always ata level universally compatible with averagestaff height.the minimum of physical stress. For morecomplex systems, full mechanisation of theinlet conveyor becomes critical; for example,the NTC system has been designed to convey loaded dishwash racks over considerabledistances; maximisation of the dishwashers’hourly capacity can thus be ensured by thecontinuous automatic feed. Other solutions:linear or angled loading allows a dishwasherto be installed even where it initially seemedall but impossible

DANCLEREWAISHAS HHWDISTEXIVE RTI LECANTLETOUHigh-output,safe-operation, and efficientComenda Wash-Up systems are limitless interms of the volumes that they can process.Comenda has delivered and installed manysystems with capacities in excess of 2000traysets per hour and even higher volumesare within our remit. These systems are fullyautomatic, with electronic monitoring andsensor mechanisms controlling all phasesof the operation. These range from selfregulating conveyor speeds depending onworkloads, fault identification and analysisand machine interior self cleaning systems.ER

Unloading the dishwasherYDT RAS ITE POONYORNVECOGAS HSWLASERMechanisation of outlet tabling leading froma rack conveyor dishwasher addresses enable the machine’s capacity to be optimisedand allows the correct amount of drying timefor the cleaned items exiting the machine.When space really is at an absolute premiumthe COMENDA 90 corner exit unit providethe solution .COMENDA is also able to provide compact high-performance wash zonesby installing corner inlet/outlet units through90 or180 thus utilising the traditionally‘dead’ corner areas of the wash up. With both90 and 180 curves, a powerful independent motor ensures that even fully loadedracks, are transported smoothly into thedishwasher. Mobile roller tables, connectedto these mechanised or motor-driven curves,AR ERWREVLS I N D LEHAPE RRYTLE/CUYATRRSHEWAAdvantages ofa Comenda systemInherent in all Comenda Wash-Up systems,are the forty plus years of dishwashingexperience, with design and planningspecialists committed to producing a finaldesign which addresses and resolves all theclients issues and requirements. Over theyears countless prestigious reference sitesin all areas of the foodservice industry fromhospitals to hotels and airports to corporate headquarters, testify to this expertise.A Comenda designed wash up system candeliver savings across the board in areasof energy consumption, staffing costs andchemical usage. In addition a safer, morehygienic and pleasant work environmentcan be created.PU Lcan be disconnected in a matter of seconds moved away to allow full access to thedishwasher. The rollers themselves can easilybe removed from the table bed for cleaning.An investment in a COMENDA dishwashermechanised system ensures prompt payback as well as systemic efficiency.