Industry Served

Food Processing

Overview

Our food processing cooling systems are the best in the industry, and include features like +42°F potable water, +35-41°F ingredient water, and glycol systems.

Our chillers and cooling systems take the ice out of food processing. Whether you are spending too much on ice to cool your process, or ice is forming in your current chiller, our food processing chillers are a reliable and economical choice to keep your products safe and delicious. We routinely design custom food processing chiller systems to meet an operation’s specific needs– without charging a custom price tag. With a wide range of capacities and system configurations, our chillers for the food processing industry are dependable and offer precise temperature control for your most demanding refrigeration and cooling needs.

Brochure

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Food processing chiller applications

Our industrial-grade food processing chillers use process cooling to remove heat from your cooling equipment, so they keep your food properly chilled.

Our robust line of custom-capable systems can be used for a variety of food processing applications, including:

  • Cheese
  • Meat
  • Sauce
  • Yogurt
  • Ice cream
  • Chocolate
  • Cold tables
  • Bakeries

Do you need a food processing chiller for a different product or application? Reach out to let us know how we can help.

Food processing chiller coolants

Our industrial food processing chiller systems are available in two types: potable water and glycol. The difference between the two rests on the type of coolant used in the chiller.

Potable water chillers

The coolant in potable water chillers is water-based. With double-walled heat exchangers, these food processing chillers prevent contamination. Best suited for medium temperature food processes, such as cheese, meat, and sauce production, potable water chillers tend to be an economical solution that delivers excellent cooling efficiency.

  • Water-based coolant
  • Economical
  • Anti-contamination properties
  • Ideal for medium temperature food processes
Glycol chillers

The coolant in a glycol chiller is a water-glycol mix that acts as an antifreeze, helping achieve a lower freezing point than water. These chillers use non-toxic propylene glycol, as opposed to ethylene, to ensure food safety. Glycol chillers are often used in low-temperature storage applications for food products such as yogurt, ice cream, chocolate, and cold tables, but are also suited for above-freezing applications.

  • Propylene glycol- and water-based coolant
  • Antifreeze properties
  • Consistent temperatures
  • Zero product spoilage and improved food quality
Products
Our food processing chillers

Our lineup of food processing chillers includes both air-cooled and water-cooled systems. Air-cooled food processing chillers use ambient air to remove heat from your food cooling processes. They are energy-efficient, space-saving, and include a quick, money-saving installation package. Our water-cooled chillers use water from an external cooling tower to remove heat from your food processes. These systems are long-lasting, quiet, and feature energy-efficiency properties. We can help you determine which type of food processing chiller is best for your application.

Many of our systems are in-stock and ready for quick shipment. Our engineers can also customize any of our chillers to meet your exact specifications.

Our food processing chiller product line includes the following options in a range of compressor capacity:

Scroll

  • Air- and water-cooled
  • 1 – 60 hp

Semi-Hermetic

  • Air- and water-cooled
  • 10 – 100 hp

Screw

  • Air- and water-cooled
  • 80 – 214 hp

Remote condenser systems
If your food processes require that the condenser and compressor are placed in different areas, our remote condenser systems can make the process easy.

Tank & pump packages
Ranging from 30 – 30,000 gallons in either polyethylene or stainless-steel tanks, our tank and pump packages offer flexibility and customization.

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Redundancy

  • Full capacity redundancy
  • Full electrical isolation
  • Dual or multi-circuit
  • Auto-changeover redundant pumps

Low-temp water options

  • Glycol loops with narrow temperature ranges
  • Freeze stats controls
  • VPD pumps with temperature feedback

Low-temp design options

  • Evaporators and heat exchangers sized for specific application fluid
  • Liquid injection and compressor fans compressor cooling
  • Oil management for compressor protection
  • Electronic expansion valves (EEVs) for tight superheat control
  • Fluid temperature pull-down designs

Custom controls

  • Custom programming available for each specific application
  • MCS microcontroller upgrade available for tighter process control and remote login access
  • Central control for multiple units
  • On-board or remote touchscreen options
  • Email and text alerts available in case of an alarm

High-efficiency options

  • EC condenser fan motors for energy savings and more stable refrigerant pressures
  • Floating head pressure for extremely efficient chillers in environments below 95°F ambient
  • Heat reclaim options for hot water loop
  • Pump variable frequency drive (VFD)

Additional customization options

  • Digital flowmeters
  • Circuit breakers for electrical components
  • Low ambient protection
  • Phase monitor
  • Fused disconnect
  • Corrosion resistance options
Support & Manuals
Choose our food processing chillers

With 40 years of experience providing robust engineered solutions, we have the expertise to ensure your food processes run smoothly. We’re dedicated, reliable, and have an outstanding engineering team available to design the ideal solution for your food processes.

  • 40+ years of experience
  • Proven 99.4% uptime rate
  • Custom solutions
  • Tight temperature control
  • Proudly manufactured in the USA in Bensalem, PA
  • Short lead times
  • Customer and technical support available

Find our food processing chillers through most refrigeration wholesalers throughout the country. You can also contact us directly by requesting a quote online or calling 215-638-5515 to discuss the best food processing chiller for your application and budget.

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