About Salles Frères
Salles Frères has been a specialist in olive processing for over a century. As a key player in the Regional Olive sector since 1920, they produce 100% Made in France products with a catalog exceeding 400 items.
Their portfolio includes olives, gherkins, capers, dried tomatoes, garlic, peppers, and a renowned line of spreads such as green and black tapenade, eggplant caviar, and confinade. Operating under three brands—La Colombe (since 1920), Les Jardins de St Benoit, and Les Jardins de Gellone—Salles Frères exports to eight countries across three continents.
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The Challenge: Mineral Scale in Food Production
In the food confectionery industry, water quality directly impacts product consistency and equipment longevity. Salles Frères encountered several issues related to hard water:
- Rapid limescale buildup in pipes feeding washing and rinsing tanks for olives and vegetables.
- Frequent clogging of nozzles in spray systems used for brining and marinating.
- Reduced heat exchange efficiency in hot water boilers used for pasteurization processes.
- Increased downtime for manual descaling of mixing vessels used for tapenades and spreads.
Installation Details
Location
City: Aniane (34150), France
Industry: Food Processing / Olive Confectionery
Purpose & Results
Purpose
- Eliminate manual acid descaling
- Protect organic & vegan certifications
- Restore heat exchange efficiency
- Reduce maintenance downtime
Result (6 Months)
- Zero chemical descaling required
- Spray nozzles remained clear
- 40% reduction in maintenance hours
- Improved boiler heating speed
Benefits for Food Processing
Preserves Purity
No chemicals or salts added
Extends Life
Protects boilers & nozzles
Reduces Downtime
Eliminates manual cleaning
Energy Efficient
Restores heat exchange
Technical Specifications
| Max Pipe Diameter: | 2.5 inches (63 mm) |
| Max Flow Rate: | 125 GPM (28 m³/h) |
| Power Consumption: | 5 - 10 W |
| Connection: | Non-invasive |
| Max Pipe Diameter: | 4 inches (108 mm) |
| Max Flow Rate: | 264 GPM (60 m³/h) |
| Power Consumption: | 15 - 20 W |
| Connection: | Non-invasive |
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A Century of Tradition, Optimized
"Our family has been perfecting the art of olive confectionery for over 100 years. Vulcan allows us to protect that tradition by ensuring our equipment operates efficiently without adding anything to the water we use in our organic and vegan products. It is maintenance-free peace of mind."
— Production Manager, Salles Frères
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Waslix (Vulcan Mineral Descaler) provides non-chemical, maintenance-free scale prevention using impulse technology. This case study documents Vulcan S25 and S50 units protecting the Salles Frères olive confectionery in Aniane, France, ensuring product purity and operational efficiency.
