Cryogenic freezer for food processing

Achieve rapid, precise freezing for your diverse food production needs, ensuring quality and efficiency, whether you’re handling delicate seafood or robust bakery items.

Freezes, Chills, and Crusts Diverse Food Products

The CRYOLINE® series from Linde, includes CVT, PB, UPF, UPT, UPS, CF, UPI, and PE 800 models, offering robust cryogenic freezing solutions tailored for diverse food industry needs. These systems operate using advanced cryogenic tunnels and spiral designs to ensure rapid, efficient freezing, chilling, and crusting of products such as diced meats, seafood, and liquid foodstuffs. Each model features unique applications: from the PB plate belt reducing moisture loss with its stainless-steel conveyor, to the UPF flighted freezer maximizing cryogenic exposure for IQF products. Capable of handling high throughput in continuous operations, the CRYOLINE® freezers integrate seamlessly into production lines with PLC controls. Their design conserves cryogen, supported by adjustable fans and vapor locks to enhance energy efficiency. Manufactured with stainless steel, these freezers meet USDA sanitation standards and allow easy cleaning, essential for maintaining production hygiene. Configurations are offered to match specific production capacities and customer requirements, ensuring optimal performance and support for food manufacturers, beverage producers, and processed food sectors.

Benefits

  • Increases production yield by minimizing product moisture loss.
  • Ensures consistent product quality with quick and even freezing processes.
  • Streamlines operations with seamless integration into existing production lines.
  • Conserves energy and cryogen with optimized vapor circulation systems.
  • Simplifies maintenance with easy-to-clean, USDA-compliant stainless steel construction.

General


Applications
Sauces,Bakery,Semi-liquid products,Produce,Diced products,Purees,Red meat and pork,Seafood,Berries,Liquid foodstuffs,Agricultural products,Clams,Vegetable,Sauced foods,Marinated proteins,Beverages,Flavored seafood patties,Scallops,Poultry,Prepared foods
End products
Mixed berries,Apple puree,Frozen broccoli,Shrimp cocktail,Frozen mixed vegetables,Chicken nuggets,Beef patties,Marinated chicken breast,Smoothie bases,Frozen peas,Diced chicken,Clam chowder,Tomato sauce,Gluten-free pizza,Bread rolls,Vegetable curry,Crab cakes,Carbonated beverages,Pork tenderloin,Scallops in garlic sauce
Steps before
Product Sorting,Portioning,Pre-Chilling,Brining,Marinating
Steps after
Packaging,Quality Control,Labeling,Storage,Logistics
Input ingredients
raw proteins,marinated proteins,sauced foods,semi-liquid products,diced meats,produce,seafood,liquid foodstuffs,sauces,purees,marinated chicken tenders,flavored seafood patties,vegetables,berries,scallops,clams
Output ingredients
individually quick frozen (IQF) products,frozen crust products,frozen pellets,frozen prepared meals,chilled products,crust frozen goods
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


Automation
Automatic temperature control
Automation
Automatic cryogen injection
Capacity
Varies by model
Cooling method
Cryogenic (Liquid Nitrogen/CO2)
Freezer type
Tunnel,Spiral,Immersion
Freezer system
Flighted,Plate Belt
Freezing method
IQF (Individually Quick Frozen)
Material
Stainless Steel
Product handling
Conveyor system
Temperature control
Automatic
Conveyor type
Solid plate,chain link
Vapor circulation
Improved distribution control
Moisture retention
Crust freezing
Size options
Compact,various model sizes
Power source
Liquid Nitrogen or CO2
Defrost system
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Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Cryogenic Tunnel Freezer
Automation Level
Automatic Temperature Control Systems
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Inline Continuous
Heat Transfer Enhancement
Cryogen Injection and Fan System
Cryogen Conservation Features
Adjustable Curtains,Vapor Lock Systems
Sanitation Features
Sanitation Improvements,Meets USDA Standards
Space Utilization
Compact Footprint,Shorter Tunnel Lengths
Cleaning Method
Easy to Clean,Stainless Steel Components
Product Handling
Conveyor Belt,Adjustable Curtains
Cryogen Usage
Liquid Nitrogen or Carbon Dioxide
Temperature Control
Automatic Adjustments for Product Load
Product Freezing Type
Crust Freezing,Quick Freezing

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Stainless steel components
Biological compatibility
Food grade materials
Cleanability
Fully welded stainless steel
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
High resistance to food processing corrosives
Density/particle size
Suitable for moisture-rich frozen goods

Physical Characteristics


Freezer Type
Straight Tunnel / Flighted Tunnel / Immersion Tunnel / Spiral
Footprint
Compact
Conveyor Type
Continuous Belt / Plate Belt / Flighted
Belt Material
Stainless Steel
Material
Stainless Steel
Freezer Orientation
Single / Twin
Internal Components
Removable
Cooling Method
Cryogenic
Operation Length
Depending on System Type
Temperature Control
Automatic

Custom Options


Control panel type
HMI / PLC
Integration possibilities
SCADA / MES
Conveyor type
Straight / Flighted / Spiral
Freezer type
Tunnel / Spiral / Immersion
Cryogen type
Liquid Nitrogen / Liquid CO2
Footprint
Compact / Customizable
Belt type
Solid Plate / Chain Link
Entrance/exit design
Adjustable Curtains
System flexibility
Single or twin cabinet
Vapor lock system
Advanced
Conveyor belt material
Stainless Steel