Hydrocooler for cooling baby carrots and potatoes

Ensure optimal temperature control and product quality by utilizing a high-speed cooling solution designed for continuous baby carrot and potato processing.

Cools and Recirculates Baby Carrots and Potatoes

The Hydrocooler HC-7800 from Sormac is an efficient solution for cooling baby carrots and potatoes, essential for food processing and agribusinesses focused on maintaining product quality and extending shelf life. This equipment employs a counterflow water recirculation system, with a stainless steel water and cooling tank paired with a chain conveyor. The process cools products through opposite-directed flow of cold water and product, optimizing heat exchange. Suitable for diameters up to 25 mm, it ensures efficient temperature reduction with dwell times up to 15 minutes and capacities ranging from 500 to 1,500 kg per hour. The HC-7800 seamlessly integrates into continuous, automated production lines, and its optional heat exchanger improves cooling efficiency. Designed for ease of maintenance, the system’s stainless steel construction provides durability and corrosion resistance, ideal for long-term use in food processing environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances product shelf life through efficient cooling and precise temperature control.
  • Increases production efficiency with continuous, high-speed operation, handling up to 1,500 kg per hour.
  • Minimizes energy usage with a recirculating cold water system, reducing operational costs.
  • Simplifies maintenance with durable stainless steel construction, ensuring longevity and reliability.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing lines, improving overall production workflow without disruptions.

General


Applications
Baby carrots,Potatoes
End products
Packaged baby carrots,Washed baby potatoes,Peeled baby carrots,Chilled baby potatoes
Steps before
Sorting,Trimming,Washing
Steps after
Peeling,Cutting,Packing
Input ingredients
baby carrots,potatoes
Output ingredients
cooled baby carrots,cooled potatoes
Market info
Sormac is known for its expertise in manufacturing high-quality vegetable processing equipment, particularly peeling, washing, and slicing machines, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer-focused solutions in the food processing industry.

Technical Specifications


Material
Stainless steel
Processable diameter
Up to 25 mm
Maximum dwell time
15 minutes
Capacity
500–1,500 kg/h
Cooling method
Recirculating water via external cooling system

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Chain conveyor belt with perforated carriers
Flow direction
Countercurrent flow of product and water
Cooling process
External cooling system with heat exchanger
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Cleaning method
Manual/CIP

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Stainless steel construction
Biological compatibility
Suitable for food products
Cleanability
Hygienic design for easy cleaning
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel construction
Density/particle size
Up to 25 mm diameter

Product type Characteristics


Suitable Products
Baby carrots,potatoes

Physical Characteristics


Tank Material
Stainless steel
Tank Type
Water Tank,Cooling Tank
Conveyor Belt Type
Chain conveyor with perforated carriers
Cooling System
External cooling system
Feed/Discharge Method
Opposite direction product and water flow
Cooling Method
Water sprayers with cold water
Recirculation Pump
Separate pump for water recirculation

Custom Options


Cooling unit with heat exchanger
Available
Chain conveyor belt with perforated carriers
Customizable