Pouch cooling system for food processing

Experience rapid cooling for your pouched food products, minimizing time in the bacterial danger zone and ensuring product integrity with an efficient, water-submerged process.

Cools and Conditions Pouched Food Products

The Chill-Flow™ Pouch Cooling System by Lyco Manufacturing revolutionizes pouch cooling with its submerged Hydro-Flow® technology, ensuring efficient and rapid temperature reduction across a broad range of food and beverage applications. This continuous cooling solution effectively processes soups, sauces, pet food, and other pouched products, maintaining food safety by swiftly bringing temperatures from 130°F to 80°F and beyond. Capable of handling diverse pouch sizes, from small ketchup packets to larger 10-pound bags, the system ensures first in/first out product conveyance, minimizing dwell time in hazardous temperature zones. Engineered for high-speed operations, the Chill-Flow™ integrates seamlessly with existing production lines and uses less energy and space than traditional systems. With its open throat design and gentle agitation, it eliminates product damage while optimizing cooling to the core of each package. Constructed from sanitary, cleanable materials, the system reduces maintenance requirements and conserves water usage. Lyco’s commitment to innovation and customer-aligned solutions is evident, offering customization and testing support from their dedicated R&D facility.

Benefits

  • Enhances food safety by rapidly moving through critical temperature zones.
  • Minimizes floor space requirements with compact design and efficient operation.
  • Cuts energy costs with optimized water submersion cooling.
  • Preserves product integrity with gentle agitation to avoid pouch damage.
  • Simplifies maintenance with sanitary and easy-to-clean components.

General


Applications
Seafood,Soups,Sous vide,Sauces,Grains,Pasta,Pet food,Meat,Chowders,Plant-based protein,Vegetables,Poultry,Rice,Dry beans,Pizza sauce,Pouches,Fruit
End products
Spaghetti pouches,Chicken alfredo pouches,Sushi rice sachets,Dog food pouches,Beef stew pouches,Ketchup packets,Mixed vegetable packets,Fruit cocktail pouches,Tofu stir-fry packets,Clam chowder pouches,Black bean pouches,Shrimp scampi pouches,Marinara sauce packets,Oatmeal pouches
Steps before
Cooking,Filling
Steps after
Packaging,Storage,Distribution
Input ingredients
sauces,pizza sauce,chowders,soups,pouches,pouched food products,hot filled soups,hot filled sauces,pouched pet food
Output ingredients
cooled soups,cooled sauces,cooled chowders,cooled food products,cooled pet food
Market info
Lyco Manufacturing is known for designing and producing innovative cooking, cooling, and liquid-solid separation equipment, primarily for the food processing industry, with a strong reputation for reliability, efficiency, and cutting-edge solutions.

Technical Specifications


Cooling Method
Submerged water cooling
Cooling Speed
Twice as fast as conventional methods
Temperature Range
130°F (54.4°C) to 80°F (26.7°C)
Final Cooling Temperature
40°F
Pouch Size Range
Small ketchup packs to 5-10 pounds
Automation
Proprietary Hydro-Flow® technology
Construction Material
Sanitary,cleanable designs
Energy Usage
Less energy than other systems
Floor Space Requirement
Half compared to traditional methods

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Submerged water cooling
Integrated steps
Hydro-Flow® agitation
Batch vs. inline operation
Inline Continuous
Automation level
PLC-controlled
CIP/SIP
Minimal maintenance
Changeover time
Rapid cooling through the danger zone
Cleaning method
Sanitary,cleanable designs
Energy efficiency
Uses less energy than other systems

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Container size and shape
Small pouches,up to 5-10 pounds
Product type
Pouches,sous vide,pouched pet food,soups,sauces
Flexibility in pouch sizes
Handles various pouch sizes

Physical Characteristics


Drum size
Varies
Control panel type
Hydro-Flow® technology
Discharge method
Belt for larger pouches,chute for smaller ones
Tank shape and size
Rotary Drum Cooler design

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC / Touchscreen
Integration possibilities
SCADA compatibility
Discharge method
Belt / Chute
Compact footprint
Yes