Freezes and Crusts with Minimal Product Loss

The C.A.T. Impingement and Crusting Freezer from Cooling & Applied Technologies is engineered for high-speed food processing environments, offering precise freezing and crusting solutions. Utilizing impingement technology, it seals moisture within the product to maintain shape and minimize drip loss. Ideal for processing chicken breast fillets, salmon, and more, it supports continuous operation and processes various solid products efficiently. Its modular design allows seamless integration into existing production lines, while eliminating the need for nitrogen or CO2, thus reducing operational costs. Available with PRoCARE® on-site service, it is built for easy operation and maintenance, ensuring long-lasting reliability in diverse food industry applications.

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Rapidly Freezes and Chills Food Products

The Frigoscandia ADVANTEC™ Impingement Freezer is a robust solution designed for rapid food freezing. Utilizing thousands of high-velocity air jets, it efficiently blasts away the boundary layer of air from products such as chicken nuggets, beef patties, and plant-based burgers, achieving fast freezing times and high product quality. With its modular design and pre-manufactured components, the freezer supports quick installation and integration into existing lines, whether in poultry, meat, or seafood processing. Models like the ADVANTEC 1250 and 1850 offer flexibility with single or dual stainless-steel belt configurations, reaching belt speeds of over 80 fpm to accommodate varying production demands. The stainless-steel construction ensures durability and corrosion resistance, while the optional frost management system extends run times and reduces maintenance interruptions. Additionally, its integrated wash-down system simplifies cleaning, facilitating adherence to food safety regulations, making the ADVANTEC Impingement Freezer an ideal choice for high-speed, continuous operations in diverse food processing sectors.

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Rapidly Freezes and Chills Solid Food Products

The Frigoscandia ADVANTEC™ M Impingement Freezer from JBT is engineered for high-speed processing of solid food products across multiple industries, including poultry, meat, and seafood. This modular freezer utilizes advanced impingement airflow technology, allowing for quick and uniform freezing or crust freezing essential for products like chicken nuggets, frozen pizzas, and chocolate truffles. With its modular design, it can be rapidly integrated into existing production lines, offering flexibility in layout and space management—available in lengths from 6,500 mm to 13,000 mm.

This freezer operates efficiently on a continuous basis, thanks to its stainless steel mesh belt that provides full product coverage without air return through the belt. The variable belt speeds and adjustable impingement zone height ensure optimal throughput and temperature control. You can rely on its robust stainless steel frame and aluminum fins for superior corrosion resistance in demanding environments.

Additionally, integrated features such as continuous belt washing and heated infeed/outfeed components minimize frost and condensation buildup, maximizing operational time and reducing maintenance needs. The ADVANTEC M’s modular construction supports quick installation and start-up, making it an ideal choice for processors seeking to enhance freezing operations efficiently.

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Freezes and Chills Flat Food Products

The Frigoscandia Flat Product Freezer from JBT is specifically designed to enhance freezing efficiency in high-speed, continuous processing lines, especially for poultry, meat, and seafood sectors. Utilizing impingement freezing technology, it rapidly chills flat food products such as chicken nuggets, beef patties, and fish fillets through thousands of high-velocity air jets. This innovative method effectively removes the boundary layer of air, enabling faster freezing at significantly reduced costs compared to traditional cryogenic systems. Capable of processing large volumes, its modular design ranges from 2 to 8 pre-manufactured modules, accommodating various production demands with ease.

This equipment boasts dual parallel stainless steel mesh belts boasting a usable width of 27.5 inches each, ensuring that products remain flat and aligned throughout the freeze. Constructed with stainless steel and an aluminum fin heat exchanger, it prioritizes hygiene with a design that minimizes bacteria build-up via stainless steel enclosures and smooth, sloped surfaces. The freezer incorporates a patented low volume refrigerant feed system, optimized for energy efficiency and superior product yield, delivering juicier, more tender results than alternatives. Enhancements such as an integrated wash-down system and options for extremely low temperature operations further streamline maintenance and cleaning while ensuring robust performance and reliability.

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