The Chillers, Freezers & Cooling Equipment category encompasses a range of machinery designed to lower or maintain the temperature of ingredients during food or beverage processing. It features cooling tunnels and drums, which are essential for gradually reducing temperatures to preserve the quality of products. Spiral coolers and freezers offer efficient space utilization for cooling or freezing, while plate freezers provide rapid freezing capabilities, ensuring the freshness and safety of perishable items. These systems are critical in various stages of production, from initial processing to final packaging, to meet industry standards and consumer expectations for quality and safety.

Typical products and applications include:

• Baked goods (e.g., cakes, cookies): Cooled in spiral systems before slicing or packaging
• Meats and seafood: Quickly frozen in plate freezers to lock in freshness and extend shelf life
• Frozen entrees or prepared meals: Chilled or frozen in tunnels for rapid temperature control before cartoning
• Confectionery items like chocolate bars: Cooled in drums or tunnels to set coating without bloom
• Dairy products such as ice cream: Frozen and hardened uniformly in spiral freezers for texture and consistency

Additional Considerations:

• Helps preserve product quality: Rapid cooling or freezing prevents spoilage and maintains texture, flavor, and color
• Efficient use of space: Spiral systems provide high throughput in a compact footprint
• Supports food safety standards: Maintains required cold chain conditions to reduce microbial growth
• Customizable systems: Available with airflow control, conveyor speeds, and temperature zones to match product needs
• Built for hygiene: Constructed with stainless steel and cleanable surfaces to support sanitation and compliance