Shell Washing

Descon’s product offering in empty shell handling began with our acquisition of technology from Convey Systems, which was once considered the market leader in shell washing and drying. Since that time, we have added our own touches and have since provided systems that are unparalleled by our competitors.

Our offerings include vertical and horizontal dry trash removal systems, the ultimate shell washer and a hot air recirculating shell drying system. Coupled with our shell conveyor and integration capabilities, we are uniquely qualified to assist you in this area.

Ionized Air Rinser

Descon Side-Grip Ionized Air Rinsers offer an effective means for removing particulate materials from empty containers prior to filling. Our Ionized Air Rinser is designed to the most exacting standards. It is simple to operate and easily configured to handle a variety of bottles.

Lay-Down Head Space Sterilizer

Descon Lay-Down Head Space Sterilizers gently change the orientation of a hot-filled container. This means the hot product fills the head space until sterilization is reached. Our standard unit suits a variety of hot-filled containers (PET, HDPE, glass), with minimal changeover and automatic adjustment to line speed. It is available in a variety of configurations.

Container Cooler

Descon Coolers use the latest in thermodynamic technology to reduce core temperature of hot-filled products. We have developed a thermal process that uses gentle cooling without affecting product taste and color.

Our conveying systems move product through the cooler in an upright position. All Descon products are constructed with clean machine design to limit the chance of contamination and ensure your product is of the highest quality!

Container Dryer

The Descon Container Dryer features a quick-change format changeover. Including single lane or dual lane, single stage or multiple stage drying, single container or multiple format drying, Descon dryers have you covered.

Servo Laner

Descon’s Servo Laners are high-speed laning solutions with servo motor control to accurately and continuously deliver products into multiple lanes, without a stoppage in product flow.

Dry Trash Removal

Descon Dry Trash Removal Systems remove loose debris within shells or crates including paper, caps, labels and other foreign materials prior to washing or packing.

Benefits

  • No tool, simple changeover for different shell sizes.
  • Energy efficient air blower.
  • Easily integrated with Descon Shell Washing System.
  • Hygienic 304 stainless steel design and fabrication.
  • Large capacity trash collection basket on castors for easy removal.

Horizontal Format

  • An inline, common elevation floor level unit normally placed upstream of the Descon Shell Washer.
  • High volume, high pressure blower to ensure maximum removal capability.
  • Friction top chain conveyor feed to ensure no slip indexing through the tip up position.
  • Close connected to shell washer or stand-alone.

Vertical Format

  • Suited to applications where shells are supplied at a high level and discharged at production level.
  • Stainless steel frame and chute construction.
  • Gravity fed, simple operation.
  • Debris removal through gravity or with high volume, high pressure blower.
  • Pneumatic stop assembly to maintain shell prime.