Conveyor dishwasher M-IQ CUP

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Product overview
The M-iQ Cup is a flight-type conveyor dishwasher by MEIKO engineered for high-throughput cleaning and drying of reusable plastic cups and bowls. It combines M-iQ platform technologies with dedicated wash and drying modules optimised for plastic ware to deliver hygienic, dry and stackable output suited to large catering operations and event reuse systems.

Applications

• Catering companies and large-scale food service
• Festivals and events with reusable cup systems
• Operations requiring rapid hygienic washing, drying and safe stacking of reusable plastic cups and bowls

Key benefits

• Hygienic washing and drying specifically configured for reusable plastic dishware
• Balanced cleaning performance with reduced water, energy and detergent use
• Conveyor and handling designed to protect plastics and extend service life
• Dry, stackable output ready for immediate storage or reuse

M-iQ FEATURES (high-level)
The M-iQ Cup integrates core M-iQ technologies: advanced air and energy management, active filtration to remove food residues, intelligent tank control and optimised wash dynamics to raise cleaning performance while lowering resource consumption.

M-iQ AIRCONCEPT
The air handling channels warm, clean exhaust air towards the feed zone to avoid recontamination and conserve thermal energy within the process.

• Standard-setting exhaust air performance
• Improved indoor climate for operators
• Often eliminates need for external exhaust ducting
• High energy efficiency

M-iQ FILTER
Each wash zone features an active M-iQ filter that removes food waste from the tank without extra water, keeping wash water effective and reducing detergent consumption.

• Active food-waste removal from the tank
• Cleaner wash water and improved wash results
• Lower operating costs (less detergent, less water)

M-iQ ENERGY CONCEPT
Multi-stage heat recovery and dynamic energy distribution reduce unnecessary heating and optimise overall energy use.

• Intelligent energy distribution
• Optimised energy consumption
• Controlled exhaust air volume and temperature

Drying and air technology
M-iQ AirStream technology (360° drying)
Closed-circuit guided airflows with a moving nozzle provide 360° drying while keeping energy in the system and reducing moist emissions in the unloading area.

• 360° drying with moving nozzle for varying washware heights
• Closed air cycle for energy efficiency and improved operator comfort

M-iQ AIRCOMFORT / Drying system for cups
Multi-module drying concept tuned for plastic cups (including vibration drying) coordinates modules to achieve very high throughput with dry, stackable cups at the outlet.

• Vibration drying zone removes surface and interior droplets
• Additional drying modules work together for optimal results
• Capable of very high throughput (example: up to ~15,000 cups/hour in high-throughput configurations)

Specific cup washing/drying features (hotspots)

• Fresh water final rinse: final rinse optimised for plastic cups
• Pre-wash tunnel: fresh-water pre-wash (thermostat regulated) prepares items for effective downstream disinfection
• Vibration drying zone: conveyor vibration expels water droplets from or inside cups
• Rest zone: open area allowing further drying before stacking
• Finger belt: belt design minimises contact area for improved wash/dry results
• Climate zone (optional): cooled zone to prevent internal condensation and enable immediate stacking
• MEIKO ACTIVE: detergents and rinse aids formulated for plastic ware

Wash dynamics and pump technology
A self-emptying stainless-steel wash pump with optimised flow geometry delivers high pressure at low water volume, improving wash performance while lowering resource use compared to previous generations.

Self-cleaning and tank management
Automated tank cleaning routines use existing tank water to reduce manual cleaning. The dirt-removal system moves opposite to wash direction to protect the hygienic area while smart level control directs water where it is most needed.

GiO-TECH (optional)
Optional GiO-TECH (including reverse osmosis) provides very low-mineral final rinse water for improved shine and hygienic results by reducing minerals, bacteria and viruses in the final rinse.

Environmental / sustainability note
The M-iQ Cup supports reusable-dishware systems by reducing single-use waste and optimising water, energy and detergent consumption while delivering hygienic, dry and stackable output.

Intended outputs (examples)

• High throughput of hygienically washed and dry reusable cups (dependent on machine and drying configuration)
• Stackable, dry cups ready for storage or immediate reuse

caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Model: M-iQ Cup
• Brand: MEIKO
• Machine type: Flight-type / conveyor dishwasher for reusable plastic cups and bowls
• Drying system: M-iQ AirStream 360° drying with moving nozzle; vibration drying zone; multi-module drying concept
• Final rinse: Fresh-water final rinse optimised for plastic cups
• Optional climate zone: cooled zone to prevent condensation (enables immediate stacking)
• Filtration: M-iQ active filter system — removes food waste from the wash tank without additional water
• Pump: Self-emptying stainless-steel wash pump with optimised flow geometry
• Self-cleaning: Automated tank cleaning routine using existing tank water
• Tank management: Smart level control and dirt-removal routing to maintain a hygienic tank
• Optional GiO-TECH: integrated reverse-osmosis for high-purity final rinse water
• Throughput example (drying module dependent): up to ~15,000 cups/hour (configuration and local conditions dependent)
• Target sectors: catering, festivals, large-scale food service, reusable-cup systems