Industrial chopper blender for thawing frozen products

Quickly transform frozen produce into pumpable liquids, optimizing your production line by significantly reducing thaw times and enhancing product quality.

Chops, Blends, and Thaws Frozen Products

The Chopper/Blender SE from JBT is a precise and compact solution designed to transform solid frozen products into liquid, pumpable conditions efficiently. This equipment is engineered for food processing environments and excels in chopping, blending, and thawing tasks. It operates using a high-speed chopping mechanism paired with an integrated thawing system, ensuring rapid processing of frozen products like mango puree, orange juice concentrate, and strawberry pulp. The system boasts a processing capacity of 80 gallons, accommodating a production rate of four frozen-juice drums per hour, making it ideal for continuous operations.

The Chopper/Blender SE offers seamless integration into existing production lines with its PLC-controlled automation, ensuring consistent performance and ease of operation with floor-level ergonomic access. It features a reduced footprint that fits into confined production spaces and uses a hot-water jacket to effectively manage energy consumption. Its stainless-steel construction ensures durability and resistance to corrosion, suitable for rigorous demands in food, beverage, and fruit processing industries. Additionally, JBT provides extensive customization options and expert engineering support to tailor the equipment to your specific production needs, alongside CIP systems for efficient cleaning and maintenance, aligning with industry compliance standards.

Benefits

  • Increases operational efficiency by rapidly converting solid frozen goods to pumpable liquids, minimizing processing time.
  • Enhances product quality and integrity by preventing the degradation associated with extended thawing periods.
  • Optimizes floor space utilization with its compact design, allowing easy integration into existing layouts.
  • Reduces labor costs and ensures safety with ergonomic and user-friendly operation.
  • Offers reliable long-term performance with robust stainless-steel construction suitable for high-demand environments.

General


Applications
Fruits,Nuts,Pulp,Single-strength juice,Juice concentrate,Frozen products
End products
Chopped walnuts,Frozen mango puree,Diced frozen fruits,Strawberry pulp,Orange juice concentrate,Freshly squeezed apple juice
Steps before
Freezing,Storage,Transportation
Steps after
Thawing,Pumping,Further Processing,Packaging
Input ingredients
frozen juice concentrate,single-strength juice,frozen products,pulp,frozen drums,frozen liquid products
Output ingredients
pumpable liquid,thawed liquid,thin juice
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


Capacity
80 gallons
Processing Rate
Four barrels per hour
Compact Design
Reduced footprint
Material
Stainless-steel surfaces and components
Heating Jacket
1.9 cubic-foot
Thaw Time
Minutes to reduce frozen drums to pumpable liquid
Automation
Simple control system
Fill Level
Optimal fill level of 80 gallons

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Simple Control System
Reduced footprint
Compact Design
Energy efficiency
Entirely Electric
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous (4 barrels/hour)
Ergonomic access
Floor-level Access
Rapid processing
Four Barrels per Hour
Thawing efficiency
Reduces Frozen Products to Pumpable Condition

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Tank size
42" deep x 32" diameter
Capacity
80 gallons
Feed/Discharge Method
Easy frozen-juice pail or drum introduction
Construction Material
Stainless steel

Custom Options


Control panel type
Simple control system
Integration possibilities
Seamless integration with existing systems
Compact footprint
Reduced footprint for small production spaces