Spiral freezer for high-volume food products

Achieve rapid, sanitary freezing with this spiral system, designed to handle a wide variety of food products in high-volume operations, ensuring enhanced food safety and reduced downtime.

Freezes and Chills High-Volume Food Products

The Northfield CleanFREEZE™ Spiral Freezer by JBT is engineered for efficient, continuous freezing and chilling of high-volume food products. This spiral freezer excels in maintaining product integrity and hygiene, utilizing a fully welded enclosure and minimal joints to reduce bacteria traps. Its capless, solid plastic rails further enhance sanitation, making it ideal for applications in products like frozen yogurt, almond milk ice cream, and plant-based protein patties. Capable of handling diverse food items such as frozen shrimp, beef patties, and microwaveable ready meals, it operates with precision-controlled temperature environments to improve product quality and shelf life. With an optimized cold-to-cold turnaround time of just four hours, the CleanFREEZE meets the demanding throughput needs of modern food processors. Integrated with advanced design features, it reduces installation time by up to 30% compared to predecessors and supports efficient maintenance through externally-mounted fan motors. Customizable to specific user needs, the equipment offers modular systems that seamlessly integrate into existing production lines, enhancing operational flexibility and productivity.

Benefits

  • Increases efficiency with a cold-to-cold turnaround of four hours, boosting production capacity.
  • Enhances sanitation with design features that minimize bacteria exposure, ensuring food safety.
  • Reduces labor and installation costs with advanced design that streamlines setup and maintenance.
  • Offers flexibility with modular systems that adapt to changing production demands.
  • Extends product shelf life with precise temperature controls and reliable food quality preservation.

General


Applications
Seafood,Ready meals,Meat,Dairy alternatives,Fruits,Nuts,Plant-based protein,Poultry,Dairy
End products
Pecan halves,Frozen shrimp,Soy-based burger patties,Beef patties,Mac and cheese ready meals,Frozen yogurt,Almond milk ice cream,Microwaveable lasagna,Frozen berries,Frozen chicken wings
Steps before
Portioning,Slicing,Marination,Forming,Packaging
Steps after
Packing,Labeling,Tray Sealing,Distribution,Storage
Input ingredients
raw poultry,par-fried poultry,fully-cooked chicken products,raw beef,raw pork,fully-cooked hamburger patties,sausage patties,sausage links,ground beef products,ground pork products,plain pizza crusts,topped pizza pies,breads,cakes,pies,donuts,bagels,ready meals in trays,handheld snacks,meat-filled treats,cheese-filled treats,fruit-filled treats
Output ingredients
frozen poultry,frozen beef,frozen pork,frozen pizza,frozen bakery items,frozen ready meals,frozen snacks
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


Turnaround Time
4 hours
Freezer Type
Spiral Freezer
Food Product Compatibility
Packaged and IQF products
Temperature Control
Precise
Installation Time Reduction
30% over previous models
Hygienic Design Features
Fully welded enclosure,minimal overlapping joints
Cooling Efficiency
High-volume freezing and chilling
Construction Material
Solid plastic rails

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Spiral freezing technology
Integrated steps
Freezing,chilling,and cooling
CIP/SIP capability
Clean-in-Place optional upgrade
Cold-to-cold turnaround time
4 hours
Flexibility
Accommodates a wide range of products
Automation level
Programmable control
Changeover time
30% reduced installation time
Batch vs. continuous operation
Flexible to both,predominantly inline continuous
Sanitary design
Bacteria trap minimization
Energy efficiency
Optimized for reduced cost per unit
Modular and customizable
Yes
Temperature control
Precise environmental controls

Product type Characteristics


Freezing capacity
High-volume
Product type
Packaged / Individual Quick Freeze (IQF)
Material type
Poultry / Beef / Pork / Bakery
Application
Freezing / Chilling / Cooling
Hygiene level
High food safety standards
Turnaround time
Cold-to-cold in 4 hours
Sanitary design
Fully welded enclosure
Customization options
Modular systems
Maintenance ease
Stairs instead of ladders
Temperature control
Precise

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Enclosure type
Fully welded enclosure
Frame design
Open-profile frame
Capless rail system
Solid plastic rails
Fan motor placement
Externally-mounted
Cooling method
Spiral freezing
Discharge method
End-of-line discharge
Programmability
Customizable systems
Modular construction
Yes
Slope design
Sloped surfaces

Custom Options


Control panel type
Programmable
Integration possibilities
Modular and easy-to-integrate systems
Customizable configuration
Accommodates a wide variety of products
Turnaround time customization
Optimized for fast cold-to-cold turnaround
Safety customization
Smart design features for bacterial growth prevention
Capless rail type
Solid plastic rails
Enclosure design
Fully welded with minimal overlapping joints
Environmental control
Precise temperature controls