Jackson Flight Type Dishwashers

While a conveyor dishwasher that can wash nearly 300 racks per hour meets the needs of even the largest restaurants, institutional kitchens in hospitals, schools, and correctional facilities often need more throughput. A flight-type dishwasher, such as those manufactured by Jackson, is made for high-volume kitchens and, with the exception of flatware, does not require the use of warewashing racks.

These dish machines use conveyor belts to move dishes through compartments, each of which completes one part of the wash cycle. Because of that segmentation, these take up a lot of floor space at a minimum of 18¹⁄₂ feet long. But, their ability to wash tens of thousands of pieces per hour and highly customizable nature enable them to meet a wide range of needs for those industrial-volume operations.

JFT Standard Features

The JFT line of flight-type warewashers is constructed from 16-gauge 304 stainless steel, which is durable and corrosion resistant. The 29-inch-wide peg belt carries dishes through the warewasher without the need for a rack, though more delicate items and flatware should be sent through in a covered open rack. The belt can move at two speeds and has an overload safety interlock and automatic shutdown to prevent damage to the unit if something jams the belt. Each section, also called a tank, has its own door for easy access for maintenance, and each door has a safety switch that will shut down the wash cycle if it's opened while the machine is running to prevent injuries. These doors, like the panels and hoods, are insulated to reduce the amount of heat and noise that escapes into the surrounding area.

The water tanks in the JFT are filled automatically, with incoming water entering through the final rinse section, which ensures the final rinse is done with the cleanest water in the system. As water drains from each tank, it is used in the next one down the line, until it is used for the last time in the pre-wash tank and drained at the loading end of the machine. Each section's tank is sloped for easy and complete draining, with pumps that are easily accessible for service. Scrap screens are used in each section to capture debris and should be emptied regularly to help keep water as clean as possible as it progresses through the tanks. To help ensure proper water temperatures are reached for cleaning and sanitizing, the control panel features a series of digital readouts that display those levels for each section when it is in use.

The JFT Flight Machine includes a built-in vent, which uses a 0.19 horsepower exhaust fan and requires an indirect vent connection for removing condensate and complying with building codes. The cross duct that houses the fan is easily accessible for cleaning. The Jackson JFT will always be assembled and installed by Jackson factory-authorized personnel, and will be set up with a minimum of 3 inches of clearance from the nearest wall. An electrician and a plumber will be required to make the relevant utility connections; then, the factory-authorized installers will also run a performance test and conduct operator training after the unit is installed.

JFT Flight Machine Sections

The standard Jackson JFT flight machine has two speeds, 6.8 feet per minute and 8.6 feet per minute, allowing users to wash from 11,832 to 14,964 dishes per hour. These units are highly customizable, with options that can affect the length of the machine by adding sections for additional washes and rinses or features like blower dryers. Because of their customizable nature, these can be made to operate in the direction that best fits your workflow.

Below are the sections available in the JFT flight machine:

LoH2O

The Jackson LoH2O flight-type warewasher is part of the JFT line, but it is made to optimize water usage to support conservation efforts. The LoH2O uses less than half the water of the standard JFT, at only 58 gallons per hour. To make the best use of its water, the LoH2O model uses Jackson’s unique Rainbow Rinse™ design. This design features an arched upper rinse arm that ensures superior rinsing while reducing water usage. Because of the lower water consumption, however, this model’s belt operates at slower speeds from the standard JFT, which results in lowered dish capacities.