APV Spiral Freezer

• Rapidly freezing a variety of food products such as bakery items, poultry, seafood, and prepared meals.
• Achieving high throughput freezing in a compact footprint for continuous production lines.
• Processing delicate products while maintaining their shape and quality due to gentle handling.
• Integrating into automated food processing lines for efficient freezing operations.

Typical capacity

Throughput for this class of equipment typically ranges from 500 kg/hr to several tonnes/hr, depending on product type and belt loading.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 400V, 3-phase, 50Hz electrical supply for motors and controls, with significant power draw for the refrigeration system.

Refrigeration system

This unit includes an APV compressor pack, typically operating with refrigerants like Freon (e.g., R42, R404A, R507), requiring appropriate ventilation and safety measures.

Footprint

Spiral freezers offer a compact footprint for their capacity, but still require substantial floor space and height clearance, typically several metres in both dimensions.

Temperature range

Operating temperatures for the freezing chamber are commonly in the range of -35°C to -45°C, suitable for quick freezing.

Construction materials

Typically features a galvanised frame and stainless steel floor for hygiene and durability in food processing environments.

Belt configuration

This unit features a North North belt configuration, which refers to the direction of belt travel and product entry/exit relative to the drum.

• What are the advantages of a spiral freezer?

  Spiral freezers offer high capacity in a compact footprint, continuous operation, and efficient freezing of various products while maintaining product quality.

• What maintenance is typically required for a spiral freezer?

• Can this freezer be relocated?

• What does 'North North Belt Configuration' mean?

• Is the refrigerant R42 still commonly used or available?

• What kind of products are suitable for this belt width and product gap?

Spiral freezers are valued in food processing for their compact footprint and efficient product handling. Buyers typically appreciate their gentle freezing action, which preserves product quality and texture. When purchasing used equipment, inspection of the spiral belt condition and refrigeration system performance is essential. The stainless steel construction generally resists corrosion well in demanding environments. Common considerations include maintenance costs and spare parts availability, though reliability across production runs remains a noted strength.

General overview for this equipment type