Cryogenic chilling system for meat processing

Ensure uniform temperature control in meat production lines to maintain product quality and safety while preventing spoilage and enhancing flavor consistency.

Chills and Freezes Food with Precise Temperature Control

The ACCU-CHILL® series from Linde offers cutting-edge cryogenic chilling and freezing systems designed for precise temperature management across food processing operations. These systems integrate cryogen injection technology to rapidly reduce temperature, ensuring optimal product texture and safety. The ACCU-CHILL® line is versatile, catering to a wide array of applications such as meat, poultry, seafood, bakery, and dairy production, handling both batch and continuous operations with ease. Utilizing liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide, these systems minimize bacterial growth and maintain consistent temperatures essential for high-quality end products like hamburger patties, chicken nuggets, and vanilla ice cream.

Equipped with PLC controls for automation, ACCU-CHILL® systems are adaptable to various production lines, offering seamless integration with existing processes. The design emphasizes energy efficiency and precise control, employing self-closing valve-nozzle assemblies to reduce contamination risks. Constructed to withstand the demands of industrial food processing, these systems are available with customization options to suit specific production requirements. Maintenance is efficient through easy cleaning features that support hygiene standards critical in food manufacturing environments. Whether optimizing dough temperature in bakery operations or cooling liquid foods like sauces and gravies, ACCU-CHILL® delivers exceptional performance while maximizing productivity and reducing operational costs.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality and safety by maintaining precise temperature control.
  • Reduces bacterial growth, prolonging shelf life and preserving flavor.
  • Increases productivity through efficient chilling and freezing processes.
  • Cuts operational costs with reduced energy consumption.
  • Adapts to diverse food processing needs with customizable options.

General


Applications
Sauces,Liquid foods,Snacks,Bakery,Pork,Produce,Dairy,Seafood,Soups,Agricultural products,Ice cream,Pasta,Pet food,Purées,Custards,Pizza,Sweets,Gravy,Beverages,Meat,Fruit fillings,Poultry,Red meat,Prepared foods
End products
Turkey gravy,Apple puree,Hamburger patties,Greek yogurt,Potato chips,Shrimp cocktail,Canned peas,Chicken nuggets,Lasagna,Muffins,Vanilla ice cream,Bread rolls,Alfredo sauce,Tomato soup,Canned dog food,Bacon strips,Ground beef,Carbonated soda,Cherry pie filling,Chocolate bars,Harvested corn,Pepperoni pizza,Chocolate custard
Steps before
Mixing,Blending,Grinding,Cooking
Steps after
Packaging,Distribution,Further Processing,Shipping
Input ingredients
meat,poultry,seafood,beef,pork,dough,flour,dry ingredients,sauces,soups,custards,fruit fillings,purées,gravies,liquid foods,pumpable products
Output ingredients
chilled meat,chilled poultry,chilled seafood,chilled beef,chilled pork,cooled dough,cooled flour,cooled dry ingredients,cooled sauces,cooled soups,cooled custards,cooled fruit fillings,cooled purées,cooled gravies,cooled liquid foods,chilled pumpable products
Market info
Linde is known for industrial gas production and engineering. It has a strong reputation for providing cutting-edge gas and process solutions across various industries, emphasizing safety, reliability, and innovation in its engineered-to-order equipment offerings.

Technical Specifications


Chilling method
Cryogenic
Cooling medium
Liquid Nitrogen / Carbon Dioxide
Batch vs. continuous
Batch or Continuous
Automation
PLC-controlled
Cooling time
Rapid
Cooling temperature
Precisely controlled
Cooling efficiency
High
Nozzle system
Valve-nozzle assembly
Injection system
Bottom-injection
Product type versatility
Poultry,seafood,meats,bakery
Chilling consistency
Uniform
Temperature control
Precise
Product capacity
High volume

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Cryogen injection system
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Changeover time
Minimal
Cleaning method
Self-closing nozzle for CIP
Energy efficiency
Optimized for high flow / no flow cycles
Integrated steps
Cooling,mixing,and blending

Material Compatibility


Corrosion resistance
Stainless steel
Biological compatibility
FDA-approved materials
Cleanability
CIP / SIP compatible
Cold temperatures
-196°C to 20°C
Abrasion resistance
High resistance

Product type Characteristics


Foaming Tendency
Low
Agglomeration Risk
Low

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Discharge method
Automated CO2 snow distribution

Custom Options


Control panel type
Automated PLC
Integration possibilities
Inline / Standalone Systems
Nozzle type
Self-closing valve-nozzle assembly
Modular design
Customizable for different applications
System compatibility
Liquid nitrogen / Carbon dioxide
Chilling method
Bottom-Injection / Snow Production