CRS - Centralized Ripening System®

From a central supply of Ethy-Gen® II Ripening Concentrate, the CRS - Centralized Ripening System® will serve from just a few to more than 40 ripening rooms with continuous ethylene production in order to initiate the controlled, natural ripening and degreening process of fruits.
Multiple systems can be installed to serve separate banks of rooms and therefore the CRS can easily supply an entire packinghouse or facility with an easy, convenient and safe ethylene source.

Since 1998, we've installed these systems the US, Canada and Mexico. Contact us and we can discuss how easy it is to make your ripening operation more efficient, safer and easier to manage with the CRS. We will be glad to provide a customized quotation based on the layout of your ripening rooms and facility.

CRS - Centralized Ripening System® Features:

• Extra Large supply of Ethy-Gen® II Ripening Concentrate is directly and continuously fed to a number of CRS Generators.
• Using Ethy-Gen® II Ripening Concentrate allows for inspection of the product received and easy checking of inventory; no weighing or guesswork about ethylene supply.....makes it nearly impossible to run out of ethylene. Reduced handling and labor: no filling of generators and less changing of containers, thanks to a large supply of concentrate.
• All installation done by trained and knowledgeable staff of Catalytic Generators, Inc.; quick.....usually completed in one day. Includes matching ethylene production with customer needs through in-room analysis.
• The CRS is installed with a Control Station that has these features:
  • Leak Detection:
    A high quality, electronic and state-of-the-art flow detection device is sensitive to changes in the flow of Ethy-Gen® II Ripening Concentrate in the return line of the CRS.
  • Safety:
    In the event of a leak, the Control Station will shut off the CRS pump and stop the flow of Ethy-Gen® II and turn on a bright red indicator light. Other options are available for employee notification, such as an audible alarm or phone dialer.
  • Convenience:
    The Control Station provides for an easy way to turn the CRS pump on/off. Also, should the supply of Ethy-Gen® II run out, the flow detector will sense this and shut the pump off, illuminating the indicator light. This will notify personnel of the need to change Ethy-Gen® II containers and helps to extend the life of the pump. The Control Station is also equipped with a time delay, so in the event of a power outage or change in Ethy-Gen® II containers, the delay will override the flow detector to allow the pump to prime.

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CRS - Centralized Ripening System® Generator
The CRS Generator is easy to use and is adjustable to adapt to any ethylene requirement. It provides continuous, consistent ethylene production for even, better ripening and degreening.

The CRS generator is wall mounted and with a narrow design, the unit does not take up much space in the ripening room.
Connecting generators to the Ethy-Gen® II supply line is simple and easy with “Quick-Disconnect” fittings located on the side of the generator.

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The DrumQuik® Pro makes connecting to and exchanging Ethy-Gern® II 55-gallon containers quick and simple. The DrumQuik® PRO is an easy-to-use product that facilitates the delivery of Ethy-Gen® II Concentrate from bulk containers to the CRS. The closed-system design and rugged construction meet the demands of harsh operating environments.

The coupler is made from food grade virgin polypropylene and can withstand thousands of connections. The dip-tube assembly is made from environmentally friendly material – food grade virgin polyethylene – and is included with every Ethy-Gen® II container shipped, and can be disposed of or recycled along with the container.

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Proper Operation Indicator Light
With intelligent microprocessor technology, critical processes of the generator are monitored. Continuous indication of operation status is provided, making it clearly evident of ethylene production.

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CRS Generators are UL® Listed and
comply with most any insurance and fire codes.
*UL is not affiliated with Catalytic Generators, LLC and does not endorse our Web site.

CE Conformity to 73/23/CEE and 89/336/EEC.