Self-stacking belt for industrial freezers

Enhance your production line with advanced self-stacking belt technology, designed for high-speed freezing, chilling, and proofing, ensuring consistent product quality and operational efficiency.

Rapidly Freezes and Chills Diverse Food Products

The Frigoscandia FRIGoBELT® NOVA Spiral Freezer System from JBT is designed to optimize freezing and chilling processes for diverse food products, including frozen pastries, dairy alternatives, and ready meals. Distinguished by its self-stacking belt technology, the system maximizes production efficiency with its increased lateral strength and multiple rod diameter options for flexible belt selection. Manufactured with precise robotic welding, it ensures durability and exceptional reliability due to its improved interlocking and wider belt foot for reduced wear. Compatible with GYRoCOMPACT ovens and freezers, the FRIGoBELT® NOVA integrates seamlessly into high-speed, automated production lines. It supports various food sectors, offering continuous operation and enhanced energy efficiency with double air infiltration holes. Tailored for processing environments, it complies with food grade standards while facilitating easy integration and maintenance through its robust drive systems and available components.

Benefits

  • Enhances productivity with continuous, high-speed freezing and chilling operations.
  • Minimizes operational costs through reduced wear and extended belt life.
  • Supports diverse product lines from frozen croissants to plant-based proteins.
  • Integrates seamlessly with existing systems for streamlined production.
  • Improves product quality with reliable and consistent freezing performance.

General


Applications
Seafood,Ready meals,Pasta,Bread,Bakery,Confectionery,Dairy alternatives,Fruits,Meat,Nuts,Plant-based protein,Poultry,Dairy
End products
Chicken nuggets,Lasagna,Vegan cheese,Frozen ready-to-eat meals,Roasted almonds,Almond milk,Plant-based burger patties,Ice cream bars,Frozen fish fillets,Frozen berries,Frozen croissants
Steps before
Blow-Molding,Brine Preparation,Grinding,Poultry Processing,Postharvest Processing
Steps after
Packaging,Tray Sealing,Product Labeling,Weighing,Bagging,Sterilization
Input ingredients
raw poultry,raw meat,raw seafood,bread dough,pasta dough,plant-based ingredients,dairy products,fruits,nuts
Output ingredients
frozen poultry,frozen meat,frozen seafood,chilled bread,chilled pasta,chilled plant-based protein,chilled dairy alternatives,frozen fruits,frozen nuts
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


Lateral strength
Increased
Rod diameter
Multiple options
Belt foot width
Wider
Contact surface
Increased
Air infiltration holes
Double
Compatibility
Current drive systems
Self-stacking belt technology
FRIGoBELT NOVA
Drive system
FRIGoDRIVE®
Robotic welding process
Applied
Design
Unique

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Belt width
Adjustable
Belt type
Self-stacking
Material of construction
Stainless steel
Drive system
Compatible with current drive systems
Lateral strength
Increased
Interlocking system
Improved
Air infiltration holes
Double

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC / HMI
Integration possibilities
Self-stacking belt systems
Drive system compatibility
FRIGoDRIVE® systems
Belt selection flexibility
Multiple rod diameter options
Robotic welding process
Yes