One of the main challenges in the food industry is the effective control - or better yet, elimination - of bacterial activity. One of the most important weapons in the fight against bacteria is refrigeration and freezing. When the temperature drops below freezing, the growth of microorganisms decreases rapidly. This is caused not only by lowering the temperature of the product, but also by decreasing water activity: there is no longer free, liquid water, so microorganisms no longer have water to metabolize.
Chilling food reduces the risk of bacterial growth. Rapidly cooling food products (also known as flash freezing or cryogenic freezing) further reduces this risk. Cryogenic freezing also preserves the natural quality of food. When a product is frozen, ice crystals form. The smaller these crystals are and the more evenly distributed they are in a product, the better the quality and flavor are preserved. The only way to ensure that small ice crystals form and are evenly distributed throughout the food product, both inside and outside the cells, is to freeze the product at cryogenic temperatures.
As the global leader in modern food refrigeration and freezing methods, we have been delivering innovative solutions for decades and have the expertise like no other to help you with the most complex challenges. We offer a full range of cryogenic freezers for fast inline freezing and cooling. Our cryogenic solutions use carbon dioxide and nitrogen gases to rapidly lower the temperature of food products for both improved processing and longer shelf life. Cryogenic liquid gases can also be used to effectively, flexibly and silently maintain frozen and chilled food items at precise temperatures during transport.
Carbon dioxide snow (solid CO2), also known as 'dry ice', is a highly effective refrigerant that is easy to use. At atmospheric pressure, liquid carbon dioxide changes to a solid form at approximately -¬79ºC. CO2 in solid form is a very effective means of cooling products in mixers, bins, cans, glasses, boxes and combos. CO2 snow is most effective when used in conjunction with custom snow horns and nozzles. We have a range of specific expansion nozzles that ensure efficient snow production and rapid cooling. We also offer a variety of snow horns, from hand-held and portable units to permanent installations. All of our cryogenic equipment is designed for the highest efficiency and meets the highest hygiene standards.
This all-purpose freezing tunnel combines user-friendly operation with the best possible hygienic design. Adjustable fans and variable gas injection ensure optimal heat transfer. The patented exhaust air solution convinces with efficiency and user-friendliness. The attractive exterior design hides all motors and piping and is easy to clean. There are several options in terms of belt size.
The patented multifunction freezer combines the high-quality IQF freezing properties of the CRYOWAVE system with the high efficiency of the tunnel freezer. It can be switched from IQF mode to standard tunnel mode in an instant. The technology of a Standard Tunnel combined with an adjustable mechanical suspension system. This allows the product to be agitated from the belt during the processing time. This mechanical agitation is also called the Cryowave. The strength can be adjusted depending on the size and weight of the product.
The next generation of IQF freezers that is a combination between CRYOWAVE & impingement technology, all to get higher heat transfer and freeze more efficiently.
For sensitive products, the CRYOLINE® SC uses a patented disposable film transport system. It easily freezes and cools liquid or marinated products, for example. It is also suitable for pre-freezing soft products such as fish or chicken fillets. Thanks to the one-way conveyor belt, a wide variety of products can be processed during production. Interim cleaning of the belt is not necessary. Another advantage over a mesh belt is the prevention of belt marks on the product.
The patented CRYOLINE® PE forms liquid or semi-liquid foods - including solids such as onions - into pellets in the recesses of its solid stainless steel conveyor before they are fully frozen. The system is particularly suitable for producing sauce pellets for ready meals. The consumer thaws only as many pellets as he needs for a particular dish. The compact freezer, delivered in one piece, is ready for immediate use and requires minimal assembly and start-up times. The standard pellet size is 30 x 30 x 6 mm, but the shape and size can be customized.
The bigger and more complete brother of the PE. Cryoline PE 800 is a freezer that can freeze uniform pellets from liquid form. Unlike the PE, the PE 800 consists of a double pellet belt with a contiguous MT freezer to get a whole frozen product.
TI is a tunnel freezer that uses top-down Impingement technology to increase heat transfer. This contributes to the efficient and optimizes cryogenic consumption.
The CRYOLINE® SI is an all-in-one solution with an immersion bath for liquid nitrogen and a downstream freezing tunnel for the highest quality loose-rolled food products (IQF = Individually Quick Frozen). The CRYOLINE®SI is suitable for a wide range of IQF products, such as shrimp, sliced/ diced fruit, vegetables or meat and individual components for the production of ready-to-eat foods. The freezer is designed for production capacities up to approximately 900 kg/h. The CRYOLINE®SI comes complete with a specially adapted feed vibratory conveyor. This ensures a continuous product flow and prevents the products from sticking to the infeed.
The CRYOLINE® CS, with its patented self-stacking spiral conveyor and small footprint of only 2.5 x 3.4 m, has a high freezing or cooling capacity. Its unique design makes efficient use of refrigerant. The self-stacking conveyor minimizes the risk of clogging and jamming of the conveyor. Unlike most spiral freezers, this unit is delivered in one piece - for fast installation and immediate commissioning.
A medium size Spiral freezer with a 600 mm patented self stacking belt. The Cryoline Cx has a smaller size, higher production capacity and higher efficiency than current cryogenic spiral freezers. The dense plate belt ensures minimal imprint on the product. Specially designed for full crust freezing or chilling of products. The CX can operate 10-20% more efficiently, depending on the product, than standard cryogenic spiral freezers. The model has been designed taking into account the latest safety risks and has a hygienic design. It has multiple doors for easy cleaning.
The CRYOLINE® XF is a high-performance spiral freezer designed for high production capacities. Thanks to the patented cross-flow technology, high flow rates can be achieved and freezing times shortened. The smaller overall dimensions reduce not only cold loss but also space requirements. The freezer is designed with hygiene in mind and is easy to clean.
The CRYOLINE® CF is a freezer for freezing or cooling all foods in batch. It offers modern, process-oriented control for precise control of various recipe menus. The design, entirely in stainless steel, guarantees the best possible hygiene and easy cleaning. In addition, the control system allows complete traceability of production data by batch.
The ACCU-CHILL® LX is a bottom injection system for cryogenic media in mixers, kneaders and stoves of various designs. It injects a certain amount of coolant directly into the product mass. The system can be mounted on existing or new machines. The unique valve closes flush with the inside of the container, preventing the accumulation of products. This guarantees the highest level of hygiene.
By direct cooling with cryogenic gases, the temperature during tumbling can be controlled quickly and safely. This creates standardized, automatable and reproducible process conditions.
With modern high-performance slicing machines, in addition to high processing speed, a homogeneous product appearance is achieved. With much softer products, such as pork tenderloin or fish, the slicing result and especially the amount of waste can be optimized by freezing the products using cryogenic technology.
