Frigoscandia 4M Flow Freezer

• Freezing a wide range of vegetables such as peas, carrots, and broccoli florets.
• Individually quick freezing various fruit types, including berries and diced fruit.
• Processing seafood products like shrimp, mussels, and fish portions.
• Handling small poultry pieces or prepared meat products.
• Used in large-scale food processing facilities requiring high throughput and product separation.

Typical capacity

For this class of Frigoscandia flow freezer, capacities commonly range from 1,500 kg/hr to 5,000 kg/hr, depending on the product and specific model configuration. This particular unit was rated at 2000kg/hr on peas.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 400V, 3-phase, 50Hz electrical supply, with power consumption varying based on compressor size and operational load.

Refrigeration type

Frigoscandia flow freezers commonly utilise ammonia (NH3) or CO2 as refrigerants, requiring connection to an external refrigeration plant.

Freezing method

These systems employ fluidised bed technology, where cold air is blown upwards through a perforated belt, gently lifting and separating individual product pieces for rapid freezing.

Footprint

The physical footprint for a 4M model can vary, but buyers should anticipate a significant industrial space requirement, typically several metres in length and width, plus access for maintenance.

Construction materials

Units are typically constructed from stainless steel for product contact areas and the cabinet, ensuring hygiene and durability in food processing environments.

Maintenance requirements

Regular maintenance involves cleaning, belt inspection, fan motor checks, and refrigeration system servicing to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

• What is IQF freezing?

  IQF (Individual Quick Freezing) is a method where each piece of food is frozen separately. This prevents products from clumping together, making them easier to portion and use.

• What products are suitable for a flow freezer?

• Does this unit include the refrigeration plant?

• What condition is a 'used' flow freezer typically in?

• What is involved in the 'supplied removed, with cabinet, loaded' statement?

IQF systems are highly regarded in food processing for their ability to freeze individual products uniformly whilst maintaining quality and texture. Buyers typically value machines with reliable refrigeration components and consistent belt speed control. When purchasing used equipment, inspecting freezing chamber condition, verifying temperature consistency, and checking refrigerant integrity are essential. Industry users appreciate their efficiency in handling delicate items and relatively low maintenance demands compared to alternative freezing methods.

General overview for this equipment type