
Manufacturer of industrial stainless steel washing systems: continuous and batch washing systems, conveying technology and drainage technology.

KITZINGER Maschinenbau GmbH
Handewitt (24976)New on Amplifa
About KITZINGER Maschinenbau GmbH
KITZINGER Maschinenbau GmbH, based in Handewitt near Flensburg, was founded in 1986. From its original focus on stainless steel and mechanical engineering, the company evolved into cross-industry activities in the field of commercial washing systems. The company designs and manufactures industrial washing systems in stainless steel, including continuous washing systems, batch washing systems, belt, pallet and crate washing systems as well as parts cleaning machines. Numerous system components, including parts of the conveying and drainage technology, come from in-house production. Over 2,000 installed systems demonstrate the experience, mainly in the food industry, but also at automotive suppliers, in pharmaceuticals, the textile industry and metal processing. In addition to standard systems, Kitzinger offers complex custom-made solutions as well as consulting, planning, assembly, maintenance, repair and spare parts supply.
- Site
- Handewitt
- Processes
- Crate washing systems (cleaning of reusable containers: crates, pallets, containers, bins), Continuous washing systems (pre-cleaning, main washing, rinse, drying), Batch washing systems (closed system; small parts, bulk trolleys, containers, crates, molds,, Drainage technology (wastewater solutions, settling tanks, drainage channels, floor drains DN 100), Conveying technology for washing systems, Industrial washing systems (stainless steel housing, washing tank made of 3 mm stainless steel,, Pallet washing systems, Belt washing systems
- Materials
- Stainless steel rust-free, Stainless steel V2A, Stainless steel V4A, Stainless steel 18/10, Plastic, Stainless steel V2A (rust-free)
- Founded
- 1986
- Industries
- Food industry (butcheries, bakeries, delicatessen and, Textile industry, Pharmaceuticals, Automotive suppliers, Metal processing, Catering/commercial kitchens
- 01
Consulting and requirements analysis
- 02
Design and planning
- 03
In-house stainless steel manufacturing
- 04
Assembly/installation at the customer
- 05
Instruction, maintenance, repair and spare parts supply
Materials and processes
Stainless steel V2A (rust-free)
Material for plant engineering and drainage technology, corrosion-resistant and easy to clean.
Stainless steel V4A
Used for hygienically demanding wastewater solutions in drainage technology.
Stainless steel 18/10
Used in the spiracon crate washing system.
Plastic
Components and wash goods containers, including plastic containers 600×400 and 400×300 mm in the viva 110K.
Locations

Handewitt
DEHeadquarters, production and administration
- Lot size
- Single systems and custom-made solutions
- Materials
- Stainless steel V2A, V4A, 18/10, plastic
- modern production equipment for stainless steel parts
- in-house manufacturing of conveying and drainage technology
Systems and components



Inside the production




Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crate washing systems (cleaning of reusable containers: crates, pallets, containers, bins)Surface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel rust-free, Plastic (wash goods crates) |
| Continuous washing systems (pre-cleaning, main washing, rinse, drying)Surface | – | – | 400–6000 units cleaning demand | 400–6000 units | Stainless steel |
| Batch washing systems (closed system; small parts, bulk trolleys, containers, crates, molds,Surface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel rust-free |
| Drainage technology (wastewater solutions, settling tanks, drainage channels, floor drains DN 100)Surface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel V2A, Stainless steel V4A |
| Conveying technology for washing systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Industrial washing systems (stainless steel housing, washing tank made of 3 mm stainless steel,Surface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel (3 mm) |
| Pallet washing systemsSurface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Belt washing systemsSurface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Palox cleaning system taktar (taktar 20 for 200-liter and 300-liter bulk trolleys, taktar rotar forSurface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Parts cleaning machines viva and transit (cleaning of plastic containers, turned and punched parts,Surface | – | – | 30 to 120 containers per hour | – | Stainless steel, Plastic |
| rotari batch washing system for smoking sticks (three-edge-cut sheets)Surface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Smoke spit washing system rotari RS (300–500 spits with lengths up to 1000 mm per batch)Surface | – | 1000 mm | – | 300 spits per batch – 500 spits per batch | Stainless steel |
| contirack trolley washing system (cabin washing system for trolleys, carts, racks, large containers)Surface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| contino 250/400 continuous washing systemsSurface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| spiracon crate washing system (spiral conveying system, approx. 160 containers/hour)Surface | – | approx. 2400 mm | – | – | Stainless steel 18/10, Plastic (wash goods) |
| Sale of fully refurbished used machines (crate rinse machines)Surface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Consulting, planning, machine installation, maintenance, repair, spare parts procurementEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
16 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous washing system | Kitzinger contino | – | – | – | Handewitt |
| Continuous washing system | Kitzinger contino 250/400 | – | – | – | Handewitt |
| Belt washing system | Kitzinger | – | – | – | Handewitt |
| Crate washing system (spiral system) | Kitzinger spiracon 200 | – | Length approx. 2400 mm | – | Handewitt |
| Palox cleaning system (batch washing system) | Kitzinger taktar 20 | – | 200-liter and 300-liter bulk trolleys; 15 kW washing pump | – | Handewitt |
| Palox cleaning system for bottom-ribbed palox (rotation) | Kitzinger taktar rotar | – | – | – | Handewitt |
| Parts cleaning machine | Kitzinger viva 85 | – | 4 kW EDUR brand pump, 10 kW electric heater | – | Handewitt |
| Parts cleaning machine | Kitzinger viva 110 | – | 4 kW EDUR brand pump, 10 kW electric heater | – | Handewitt |
| Parts cleaning machine (plastic containers 600x400 and 400x300 mm) | Kitzinger viva 110K | – | 30–120 containers/hour | – | Handewitt |
| Bottle cleaning system | Kitzinger transit | – | Bottles in wire cells or plastic crates | – | Handewitt |
| Batch washing system for smoking sticks | Kitzinger rotari | – | Cleaning cycle approx. 50 minutes | – | Handewitt |
| Smoke spit washing system | Kitzinger rotari RS | – | 300–500 spits up to 1000 mm length per batch; perforated sheet drum 4 mm thick | – | Handewitt |
| Trolley washing system (cabin washing system) | Kitzinger contirack | – | – | – | Handewitt |
| Sourdough system | Kitzinger sourmat 300 | 1 | Tank capacity gross 350 l, tank wall thickness 3 mm, Nord helical gear motor 0.55 kW | 2010 | Handewitt |
| Parts cleaning machine (used) | Kitzinger viva 110K | 1 | Plastic containers 600 x 400 and 400 x 300 mm | 2006 | Handewitt |
| Spit washing system (used) | Kitzinger rotari | 1 | – | 2004 | Handewitt |
Additional services
History
- 1986
Founding of Kitzinger GmbH; original focus on stainless steel and mechanical engineering, from which the activity in the field of commercial washing systems developed.
- 1986
Production of cleaning systems since its foundation (including belt washing system, smoke spit washing system); over 2,000 installed systems to date.