Continuous tunnel chilling system designed for French fries, onion rings and other suitable fried products. Design throughput of 500 kg per hour, cooling product from +65°C to +5°C under the specified operating conditions.
A 1,000 mm wide stainless steel mesh belt carries products through an 8 metre cooling chamber. Vertical airflow directs chilled air down onto the product, supporting continuous cooling after cooking or frying.
Key Features
Continuous conveyor operation for integration into food production lines.
Adjustable residence time from 5 to 25 minutes to suit the product and production requirements.
SUS304 stainless steel main structure, supports, shafts, mesh belt and internal and external cabinet panels.
High-density polyurethane insulation helps reduce heat gain.
Six axial fans provide vertical cold air circulation.
Variable fin spacing on the evaporator helps reduce frost build-up.
Heated door frames assist access during operation.
Internal inspection access for cleaning and maintenance.
Waterproof SUS304 stainless steel electrical control cabinet with temperature and operating frequency displays.
European branded components including Bitzer compressor, Schneider electrical components and CAREL expansion valve.
Technical Specification
Model: FD0810
Design throughput: 500 kg per hour
Product inlet temperature: +65°C
Product outlet temperature: +5°C
Internal chamber temperature: -5°C
Evaporating temperature: -12°C
Adjustable residence time: 5 to 25 minutes
Conveyor belt width: 1,000 mm
Main chamber length: 8,000 mm
Infeed frame length: 700 mm
Outfeed frame length: 700 mm
Overall dimensions: 9,400 mm long x 2,400 mm wide x 2,400 mm high
Fan motors: 6 x 2.2 kW
Conveyor drive motor: 1.5 kW
Tunnel installed power: 14.7 kW
Specified cooling requirement: 50 kW
Electrical supply: 400 V, three phase, 50 Hz
Refrigeration Package
Bitzer reciprocating compressor, model 6GE-34Y-40P.
Stated refrigeration capacity: 59 kW at -12°C evaporating temperature and +45°C condensing temperature.
Air-cooled condensing system with R448 refrigerant specified.
PLC automatic control with colour touchscreen.
Schneider or Siemens control system specified, with MODBUS RTU and Ethernet communication.
Temperature and pressure monitoring, fault diagnostics, remote alarms and electrical protection functions.
Automatic compressor capacity adjustment to match cooling demand.
The stated duty is chilling to +5°C. Throughput and cooling time depend on product type, size, loading and operating conditions. Other products and temperature requirements can be assessed to suit your application.
For further information on our tunnel chilling systems, contact Total Food Machines on 02890 994 202 or email sales@totalfoodmachines.com