Spiral freezer for frozen food production

Optimize your product’s shelf life and quality with advanced freezing technology, designed to efficiently handle high-speed production while ensuring the integrity of complex food products like croissants, spaghetti, and shrimp cocktails.

Processes and Freezes Bakery, Protein, and Ready Meals

The Frigoscandia GYRoCOMPACT® 70 Spiral Freezer from JBT is a compact and efficient solution for high-speed freezing, chilling, and proofing in food manufacturing. This spiral freezer is engineered to optimize production lines in bakery and protein processing industries by handling diverse products such as croissants, chocolate truffles, plant-based burgers, and ready meals. It employs an open profile self-stacking design that ensures 100% cleanability and is equipped with the improved FRIGoBELT® Nova for enhanced capacity and layout flexibility. Capable of increasing product throughput by up to 20% in a smaller footprint, it incorporates digital control via OmniBlu™ for performance optimization and energy efficiency, reducing oil consumption by up to 75%. Sequential Defrost extends operational hours, while new belt configurations allow processing of products up to 50mm, adaptable for bespoke applications. This freezer’s construction offers robustness and cleanliness, meeting high industry standards and providing customization options for specific requirements.

Benefits

  • Boosts production capacity by up to 20% with efficient space utilization.
  • Enhances food safety with a fully cleanable, hygienic design.
  • Decreases operational costs through substantial energy and oil savings.
  • Prolongs operational uptime with Sequential Defrost capability.
  • Enables precise process control with integrated digital monitoring and data analysis.

General


Applications
Seafood,Ready meals,Pasta,Bread,Bakery,Confectionery,Meat,Fruits,Nuts,Plant-based protein,Poultry
End products
Chicken nuggets,Chocolate truffles,Baguettes,Spaghetti,Sliced apples,Roasted almonds,Plant-based burger patties,Beef steaks,Croissants,Shrimp cocktails,Lasagna
Steps before
Preparation,Portioning,Fresh Cut Processing
Steps after
Proofing,Packing,Coating
Input ingredients
bakery products,bread,pasta,fruits,nuts,plant-based protein,poultry,meat,seafood,ready meals
Output ingredients
frozen bakery products,frozen bread,frozen pasta,frozen fruits,frozen nuts,frozen plant-based protein,frozen poultry,frozen meat,frozen seafood,frozen ready meals
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


Belt Width
700mm
Increased Capacity
Up to 20%
Sequential Defrost
Yes
Airflow Control
Enhanced performance and efficiency
Drive System Stack Weight Increase
Up to 10%
Oil Consumption Reduction
Up to 75%
Cleaning System Levels
Three different levels of Clean In Place systems
Belt Configuration
New configurations for products up to 50mm
Tiers Capability
More tiers due to higher air flow performance

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC / Digital Control
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
Open profile self-stacking design
Defrost system
Sequential Defrost
Energy efficiency
Reduced energy consumption
Airflow control
Enhanced airflow control
Cleaning method
100% Cleanable
Cooling method
Improved airflow
Capacity optimization
Improved FRIGoBELT® Nova

Product type Characteristics


Product Type Compatibility
Bread,Pasta,Poultry,Meat,Seafood,Fruits,Nuts,Plant-Based Protein,Ready Meals

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Optimized design for smaller space
Belt Width
700mm
Discharge method
Self-stacking spiral design
Open profile
100% cleanable design
System enhancements
Sequential Defrost

Custom Options


Sequential Defrost
Yes
OmniBlu™ System Integration
Data insights and airflow control
Belt Configurations
Products up to 50mm
Clean In Place Systems
Three levels available
Drive System
Enhanced for increased stack weight
Height Adjustability
More tier capability
Drying Functions
Improved for shortened turn-around time