Cryogenic freezing systems for food processing
When you need precise and rapid freezing for diverse food products, these advanced cryogenic systems seamlessly integrate into your production line, enhancing product quality and consistency while offering flexible, high-speed operations for both small and large-scale freezing tasks.
Linde’s CRYOLINE® series offers an expansive range of cryogenic freezing systems, including the CVT, PB, UPF, UPT, UPS, CF, UPI, and PE 800 models, designed to maintain the quality and safety of diverse food products. These systems use advanced cryogenic processes to freeze, chill, and pelletize, meeting varied demands from poultry processors to pharmaceutical manufacturers. The equipment excelle in applications such as crust freezing and immersion freezing, using efficient liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide as refrigerants. These systems are capable of continuous high-speed operations, ensuring efficient throughput in your production line. With automated temperature controls and the ability to integrate seamlessly with existing systems, these freezers conserve energy while optimizing uniform product freezing. Constructed from durable, corrosion-resistant materials, these freezers comply with USDA sanitation standards and offer easy cleaning for minimal maintenance. Customizable features and engineering support ensure these systems meet specific production requirements, making them a versatile choice for modern processing facilities.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality by locking in moisture and flavor through rapid crust freezing.
- Increases production efficiency with high-speed, continuous operation capabilities.
- Optimizes energy usage by utilizing cryogens effectively, reducing operational costs.
- Minimizes product loss with precise temperature control and reduced dehydration.
- Ensures compliance with industry sanitation standards for safe processing environments.
- Applications
- Sauces,Bakery,Produce,Purees,Red meat and pork,Dairy ice cream,Seafood,Berries,Liquid foodstuffs,Pharmaceutical tablets,Agricultural products,Clams,Pet food,Seafood patties,Sauced foods,Marinated proteins,Beverages,Frozen food,Scallops,Vegetables,Poultry,Prepared foods
- End products
- Frozen pizza,Pork sausages,Strawberry puree,Chicken nuggets,Frozen shrimp,Iced coffee beverages,Tomato soup base,Fish cakes,Frozen berries,Marinated chicken breasts,Bbq ribs,Clam chowder,Garlic buttered scallops,Artisan bread,Frozen entrees,Berry smoothie packs,Frozen vegetable medley,Gravy,Gelato,Fresh-cut fruit,Pet kibble
- Steps before
- Product Preparation,Marination,Pasteurization,Cooking,Chilling
- Steps after
- Packaging,Quality Control,Transportation,Distribution,Storage
- Input ingredients
- raw proteins,marinated proteins,sauced foods,semi-liquid products,wet products,sticky products,diced meats,produce,seafood,sauces,purees,liquid foodstuffs
- Output ingredients
- frozen products,IQF products,crust frozen products,frozen pellets,frozen proteins,frozen vegetables,frozen berries,frozen seafood,flavored seafood patties,seafood filets,frozen prepared meals
- Freezing type
- Tunnel / Flighted / Immersion / Spiral
- Freezing medium
- Liquid Nitrogen / CO2
- Capacity
- Varies (depends on freezer type)
- Control system
- Automatic Temperature Control
- Conveyor type
- Straight / Plate / Flighted / Spiral
- Belt width
- Varies (depends on freezer type)
- Temperature range
- Ultra-low temperatures
- Cleaning method
- Sanitation Improvements,USDA Standards
- Footprint
- Compact (varies by model)
- Defrost system
- Not specified
- Pre-freezing option
- Available (e.g.,Pre-chilling)
- Automation level
- Automatic
- Conveyor system
- Continuous belt
- Automation level
- Automatic temperature control
- Cleaning method
- Easy to Clean Design
- Cryogen conservation
- Vapor lock systems
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Vapor circulation
- Improved for efficiency
- Space efficiency
- Compact footprint
- Energy efficiency
- Optimized cryogen use
- Integrated steps
- Crust freezing and final freeze
- Modular belt system
- Solid stainless-steel segmented conveyor
- System flexibility
- Usable with liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Tunnel type
- Straight / Flighted / Spiral
- Freezer size
- Single / Twin
- Conveyor belt type
- Chain link / Solid surface
- Conveyor entrance and exit
- Adjustable curtains
- Freezer orientation
- Top-loading / Conveyor
- Control panel type
- PLC-controlled
- Footprint
- Compact
- Conveyor type
- Solid stainless-steel segmented belt
- Curtain Design
- Adjustable curtains
- Market info
- Linde is known for industrial gas production and engineering. It has a strong reputation for providing cutting-edge gas and process solutions across various industries, emphasizing safety, reliability, and innovation in its engineered-to-order equipment offerings.