Thawing chamber for block frozen products

Optimize your production line with a thawing chamber that ensures uniform defrosting and temperature control for block frozen goods, maintaining product quality and increasing yield by up to 4% due to reduced drip loss. Ideal for varied food processing needs.

Thaws and Defrosts Solid Frozen Products

Cabinplant’s Thawing Chamber is a modular solution designed for efficient batch processing of solid frozen products, such as fish fillet portions, poultry cuts, and mixed vegetables. The chamber employs humidified air circulation via motorized fans and baffle plates to ensure even and uniform thawing, reducing drip loss by up to 4% while retaining product quality. This equipment is versatile, catering to industries like seafood, meat, and convenience foods, and supports a capacity range from 750 to 12,000 kg per batch. Fully automated and compatible with PLC systems, it integrates seamlessly into existing processing lines. Constructed with hygiene in mind, the chamber features minimal water consumption and options for stainless steel construction, making it suitable for rigorous food safety standards. Cabinplant also offers customization to meet specific operational needs, ensuring optimal integration and performance in your processing plant.

Benefits

  • Minimizes product waste with up to 4% higher yield due to reduced drip loss.
  • Enhances product quality by maintaining uniform thawing and temperature control.
  • Increases operational efficiency with fully automated, batch-oriented processing.
  • Reduces water usage for more sustainable and cost-effective production.
  • Easily integrates into existing processing lines with modular and customizable design.

General


Applications
Seafood,Dairy food,Berries,Convenience food,Pet food,Meat,Vegetables,Poultry,Fish
End products
Chicken breast fillets,Ready-to-eat meal kits,Mixed vegetable medley,Berry smoothie packs,Beef steak cuts,Gourmet pet treats,Shrimp cocktail,Fish fillet portions,Frozen yogurt bars
Steps before
Freezing,Block Freezing,IQF Freezing,Storage
Steps after
Fresh Distribution,Chilling,Refreezing,Semi Preservation,Full Preservation,Packaging
Input ingredients
block frozen fish,IQF fish,block frozen meat,IQF meat,block frozen vegetables,block frozen fruit,block frozen berries,IQF shellfish,large meat pieces
Output ingredients
fresh thawed products,chilled thawed products,refrozen products,semi preserved products,fully preserved products
Market info
Cabinplant is known for designing and manufacturing tailored processing solutions for the food industry, specializing in fish, seafood, fruits, and vegetables. They are reputed for their innovative technology and efficiency in delivering customer-specific engineered-to-order equipment.

Technical Specifications


Thawing Capacity
750 to 12,000 kg per batch
Defrost System
Humidified air
Thawing Method
Batch
Automation
Fully automatic
Temperature Control
Automatic temperature monitoring
Thawing Time
Depends on product type,size,shape
Air Flow Method
Motorised fans with baffle plates
Dimensions
Width
Trolley Capacity
750 kg per trolley
Max Air Speed
Not specified

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Humidified air circulation
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
Fully automatic
Uniformity of thawing
Even air flow circulation
Temperature control
Automatic
Changeover time
Program selection
Energy efficiency
Reduced defrosting time

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Product forms
Block frozen,IQF,whole fish,fish fillets,meat - large pieces
Thawing purpose
Fresh,chilled,refrozen,semi-preserved,fully preserved

Physical Characteristics


Modular design
Yes
Product weight per trolley
750 kg
Trolley capacity
750 to 12,000 kg per batch
Chamber dimensions
3500 x 4100 mm (variable by type)
Thawing method
Humidified air
Thawing program
Fully automatic
Airflow circulation
Baffle plates and motorized fans
Counterpitch fans
One pair per module

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Modular design
Yes
Integration possibilities
Compatible with existing processing lines