Rapid food cooling solution for vegetables and pasta
Efficiently reduce the temperature of particulate foods with rapid precision, saving energy costs and minimizing freezing times in your production line.
Rapidly Cools Particulate Foods Before Freezing
The Iceberg Cooler from Lyco Manufacturing is a highly efficient solution for pre-cooling particulate foods such as pasta, rice, and vegetables, effectively preparing them for freezing. This 6’x6’x8′ unit operates with a remarkable throughput of up to 30,000 pounds per hour, making it ideal for food processing companies and pet food producers needing rapid cooling solutions. Utilizing an advanced single or multi-stage cooling process, the Iceberg Cooler efficiently lowers product temperatures from 200ºF to 40ºF in less than 30 seconds, significantly cutting down freezer energy usage. The system is designed for continuous operation and integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, ensuring minimal disruption. Its flexibility accommodates various applications, from meat and poultry to plant-based proteins, leveraging ambient or city water for cost-effective and practical temperature reduction. Built to withstand rigorous use, the system features durable construction materials that cater to diverse production environments. Options for customization and engineering support ensure the Iceberg Cooler meets specific plant requirements, while its easy-clean design facilitates swift maintenance.
Benefits
- Reduces operational costs by minimizing freezer energy consumption.
- Increases production efficiency by cooling up to 30,000 pounds per hour.
- Enhances flexibility with compatibility across a wide range of food and pet food products.
- Supports seamless integration into existing production lines for continuous operation.
- Decreases water usage with ambient water cooling, contributing to resource conservation.
- Applications
- Meat/poultry/seafood,Pasta,Pet food,Plant-based proteins,Fruits,Green beans,Vegetables,Rice,Dry beans
- End products
- Jasmine rice,Kidney beans,Apple slices,Dog kibble,Chicken breast,Macaroni,Tofu,Green peas
- Steps before
- Blanching,Cooking,Processing
- Steps after
- Freezing,Packing,Storage
- Input ingredients
- pasta,rice,vegetables,green beans,dry beans
- Output ingredients
- pre-cooled pasta,pre-cooled rice,pre-cooled vegetables,pre-cooled green beans,pre-cooled dry beans
- 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.
- Capacity
- 30,000 PPH (pounds per hour)
- Size
- 6' x 6' x 8' tall
- Pre-cooling time
- Seconds
- Cooling temperature range
- From 200ºF/94ºC to 40ºF/4ºC
- Cooling stages
- Single or Multiple stage
- Footprint
- 6 feet x 6 feet
- Cooling method
- Water-based
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Singe-stage or multi-stage cooling
- Single / Multi-stage
- Cleaning method
- CIP
- Compact footprint
- 6′ x 6′ x 8′ tall
- Cooling efficiency
- Pre-cooling in seconds
- Energy efficiency
- Reuse heat from cooling elsewhere
- Water usage reduction
- Ambient city or well water
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- 6′ x 6′ x 8′
- Discharge method
- Conveyed with water
- Control panel type
- PLC-controlled
- Cooling stages
- Single or multiple stage
- Footprint
- Compact 6' x 6' x 8'