Impingement freezer for thin product freezing

Optimize your freezing process with advanced airflow, ensuring quick and uniform freezing for a range of thin products while minimizing energy waste.

Rapidly Freezes and Chills Solid Food Products

The Frigoscandia ADVANTEC™ M Impingement Freezer from JBT is engineered for high-speed processing of solid food products across multiple industries, including poultry, meat, and seafood. This modular freezer utilizes advanced impingement airflow technology, allowing for quick and uniform freezing or crust freezing essential for products like chicken nuggets, frozen pizzas, and chocolate truffles. With its modular design, it can be rapidly integrated into existing production lines, offering flexibility in layout and space management—available in lengths from 6,500 mm to 13,000 mm.

This freezer operates efficiently on a continuous basis, thanks to its stainless steel mesh belt that provides full product coverage without air return through the belt. The variable belt speeds and adjustable impingement zone height ensure optimal throughput and temperature control. You can rely on its robust stainless steel frame and aluminum fins for superior corrosion resistance in demanding environments.

Additionally, integrated features such as continuous belt washing and heated infeed/outfeed components minimize frost and condensation buildup, maximizing operational time and reducing maintenance needs. The ADVANTEC M’s modular construction supports quick installation and start-up, making it an ideal choice for processors seeking to enhance freezing operations efficiently.

Benefits

  • Ensures rapid and even freezing to maintain product quality and texture.
  • Offers flexible integration with modular design for space-efficient installation.
  • Minimizes maintenance through built-in continuous belt washing system.
  • Reduces energy costs with efficient airflow management, avoiding air return through the belt.
  • Maintains continuous operation and reduces frost-related downtimes with heated infeed/outfeed.

General


Applications
Seafood,Ready meals,Meat,Bakery,Confectionery,Fruits,Nuts,Poultry,Frozen foods
End products
Chicken nuggets,Lasagna,Chocolate truffles,Frozen mixed vegetables,Frozen pizza,Beef patties,Croissants,Fish fillets,Strawberry slices,Shrimp tempura,Almonds
Steps before
Portioning,Slicing,Preparation,Injection,Marination
Steps after
Packing,Coating,Weighing,Bagging
Input ingredients
thin products
Output ingredients
frozen products,crust frozen products
Market info
JBT is known for manufacturing industrial ETO equipment, specializing in food processing and airport ground support systems. They are reputed for innovative solutions and reliable service in industries requiring sophisticated automated systems and machinery.

Technical Specifications


Freezer length
6,500 mm to 13,000 mm
Belt configurations
Single or double
Variable belt speed
Yes
Stainless steel construction
Yes
Impingement zone adjustment
Manual
Modular design
Yes
Heat exchanger material
Stainless steel tube and aluminum fin
Continuous belt wash
Option available
Heated infeed and outfeed
Option available
Integrated wash down system
Yes

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Impingement freezing
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous Inline
Changeover time
Quick installation and start-up due to modular design
CIP/SIP
Integrated wash down system
Cleaning method
Continuous Belt Wash
Airflow design
Advanced new airflow design
Energy efficiency
Optimized for energy saving

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance
Stainless steel
Abrasion resistance
Stainless steel mesh belt
Cleanability
Stainless steel construction
Biological compatibility
Stainless steel

Physical Characteristics


Freezer length
6,500 mm to 13,000 mm
Modular design
Yes
Belt type
Stainless steel mesh belt
Belt configurations
Single or double
Belt speed
Variable
Frame material
Stainless steel
Insulated enclosure panels
Stainless steel
Heat exchanger
Stainless steel tube and aluminum fin
Height adjustment
Manual
Footprint
Compact

Custom Options


Impingement zone height adjustment
Manual
Integrated wash down system
Yes