KASTEL RK3000 Electromechanical Conveyor Dishwasher

A conveyor dishwasher moves baskets steadily through separate zones for washing, rinsing and drying, letting staff load and unload without stopping the machine. The continuous motion turns a batch process into a production line, matching the pace of a busy kitchen where plates and pans return from service in a steady stream.

Baskets travel on a belt or roller system, passing under fixed spray arms that cover every surface. The first zone removes food debris with detergent and hot water, the next rinses away residue, and the final zone uses heat to dry dishes quickly. Because the baskets move at a constant speed, each stage receives the same treatment, so every load emerges clean and ready for the next service.

To operate the RK3000, staff slide a 50 × 50 cm basket onto the conveyor at the loading end. The machine pulls it through automatically; no further intervention is needed until the basket reaches the unloading end. Two plate baskets, one glass basket and one cutlery basket with eight partitions are supplied, so different items can be washed in the same cycle without mixing. The 470 mm washing height clears large utensils, pans and gastronorm containers without stacking.

The machine is built around a stainless-steel frame and fitted with stainless-steel washing and rinsing arms. A double water-filtration system traps food particles before they reach the pump, while a self-cleaning vertical pump reduces the need for manual maintenance. Water enters automatically, and a hot-rinse function disinfects dishes at the end of each cycle. A magnetic door microswitch and door-stop safety system prevent accidental access while the machine is running, and a non-return valve stops dirty water from flowing back into the dishwasher.

Controls are electromechanical, combining switches and timers for straightforward, repeatable operation. The 400 V three-phase supply matches the circuit used by most professional kitchens, and the 33.6 kW power rating indicates the load it places on that circuit. At 425 kg, the unit requires a solid floor and a trolley for initial positioning; once in place, its 2400 mm length and 770 mm width set the footprint it occupies on the kitchen floor.

Cleaning involves rinsing the filters, wiping the spray arms and checking the non-return valve for blockages. The self-cleaning pump reduces the frequency of deeper maintenance, but the stainless-steel surfaces still need regular wiping to prevent scale build-up.

The RK3000 is supplied with two plate baskets, one glass basket, one cutlery basket, an inlet hose of 1.5 m and a drain hose of 2 m. It is positioned in the KASTEL catalogue as a high-throughput machine for large kitchens that need continuous dishwashing capacity.