Continuous ice cream freezer

Enhance the consistency and texture of frozen desserts with this self-contained solution, streamlining your production line by ensuring precise control over freezing and mixing processes for optimal product quality.

Freezes and Controls Liquid Dairy Products

The GIF 700/1500 from Gram Equipment is a self-contained continuous ice cream freezer ideal for small-scale production and laboratory settings. This equipment integrates seamlessly into ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturing lines, offering exceptional control over freezing and mixing processes. With a capacity ranging from 50 to 1,500 liters per hour, it accommodates various production needs, including vanilla and chocolate ice creams, low-fat frozen yogurt, mango sorbet, and raspberry gelato.

The GIF series employs automatic overrun control and advanced flow regulation, ensuring precise mix consistency and quality outputs. Equipped with high-efficiency air filtering and hermetic or piston compressors, these freezers minimize energy consumption, enhancing operational efficiency. The compact design, combined with automatic start-up and user-friendly interface, allows for straightforward integration and control via PLC systems, ensuring smooth, continuous operations with reduced product waste.

The freezers are constructed with stainless steel and incorporate sanitary filters and CIP-compatible components, facilitating easy cleaning and maintenance. Customize your setup with accessories for simulation and accommodate unique production requirements, with support from Gram Equipment’s engineering expertise.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality and texture with precise control over freeze and mix parameters.
  • Reduces operational costs with compact, energy-efficient design.
  • Facilitates quick, hygienic cleaning through full CIP capability.
  • Decreases waste with automated start and stop procedures.
  • Enhances production flexibility with adjustable throughput capacity.

General


Applications
Gelato,Frozen desserts,Ice cream,Sorbet,Dairy products
End products
Mango sorbet,Vanilla ice cream,Raspberry gelato,Chocolate ice cream,Low-fat frozen yogurt
Steps before
Mix preparation,Ingredient loading,Cooling of ingredients
Steps after
Ice cream storage,Packing,Distribution
Input ingredients
ice cream mix,compressed air,water
Output ingredients
ice cream,smooth product texture
Market info
Gram Equipment is known for manufacturing innovative industrial ETO equipment for the ice cream industry, offering advanced technology solutions and a strong reputation for high-quality, reliable machinery tailored to customer needs.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
50–1500 litres/hour
Automation
Automatic Overrun Control
Automation
Automatic Mix Flow Control
Pressure Control
Automatic Cylinder Pressure Control
Pumps
Mix and Discharge Gear Pumps
Compressor
Built-in Hermetic Scroll Compressor (GIF 700)
Compressor
6 Cylinder Piston Compressor (GIF 1500)
Cooling System
R448A Direct Expansion System
Display
Color Touch Display with Graphical Interface
Control System
PLC-controlled (Allen Bradley CompactLogix)
CIP Design
Two Gear Pumps with CIP Design
Dasher Drive
Compact and Silent
Temperature Control
Condenser Water Flow Controlled by Automatic Pressure Valve
Viscosity Control
Closed Loop Viscosity Control by Hot Gas Injection
Mix Flow Control
Closed Loop Mix Flow Control with Volumetric Mix Flow Meter
Overrun Control
Closed Loop Overrun Control with Air Mass Flow Meter
Pressure Control
Closed Loop Cylinder Pressure Control
Sanitary Features
Sanitary Filters,Pressure Booster
Cooling Medium
Condenser Water
Refrigeration System
Efficient Refrigeration Plant
Structural Material
Full Stainless-Steel Construction
Memory System
Saving-memory of Working Parameters (up to 25 recipes)
Data Download
PLC Download of Data (optional)

Operating Characteristics


Automatic overrun control
With air mass flow meter
Automatic mix flow control
With volumetric mix flow meter
CIP design
Mix and discharge gear pumps
Automatic cylinder pressure control
Closed loop
Start/Stop functionality
Automatic
User memory
Stores up to 25 recipes
Visualization of operating data
Display with graphical overview
Horizontal freezing cylinder placement
Yes
Dashers drive
Compact and silent
Closed loop viscosity control
By hot gas injection
Condensation control
Water flow controlled by automatic pressure valve
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Pump speed control
Electronically controlled by VFD
Adjustable dasher rotation speed
By VFD
User-friendly trend screen
Yes
Closed loop mix flow control
With volumetric mix flow meter
Closed loop overrun control
With air mass flow meter
Closed loop cylinder pressure control
Yes
CIP Cycle
User settable
Compact design
Very compact and efficient

Product type Characteristics


Product texture
Extra smooth and creamy

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact size
Freezer type
Self-contained
Construction material
Full stainless-steel
Freezing cylinder orientation
Horizontal
Dasher drive
Compact and silent
Electrical box location
Top part of the frame
Compressor type (GIF 700)
Hermetic scroll
Compressor type (GIF 1500)
6 cylinder piston

Custom Options


Control panel type
User-friendly interface with pushbuttons and color touch display
Integration possibilities
Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC
Automatic overrun control
Air mass flow meter
Automatic mix flow control
Volumetric mix flow meter
User settable CIP cycle
Automatic procedure