Torry Continuous IQF Belt Freezer

• Freezing of individual food items such as berries, vegetables, and seafood.
• Processing of delicate products requiring minimal clumping or damage during freezing.
• Applications where rapid freezing is essential to preserve product quality and texture.
• Use in food processing lines for high-volume, continuous freezing operations.

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 200 kg/hr to over 1000 kg/hr, depending on product type and freezer size. This specific unit was last used at approximately 400 kg/hr on fish fillets.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a three-phase industrial power supply, commonly 400V/50Hz in the UK, for the freezer and associated refrigeration plant.

Refrigeration system

This unit is specified with a Freon-based system and a Bitzer refrigeration plant, a common configuration for industrial freezers.

Belt material

The unit features a solid stainless steel belt, which is standard for hygiene and durability in food processing environments.

Footprint

Continuous belt freezers typically have a significant linear footprint, varying based on belt length and width. Buyers should confirm exact dimensions with the seller.

Temperature range

IQF freezers are designed to achieve core product temperatures well below -18°C, often operating with air temperatures down to -35°C or lower.

• What products are best suited for an IQF belt freezer?

  IQF belt freezers are ideal for small, individual items that need to remain separate after freezing, such as peas, berries, diced vegetables, shrimp, or small fish fillets.

• What maintenance is typically required for an IQF freezer?

• Can this unit be adapted for different product types?

• What are the common refrigeration requirements for such a system?

• Is a continuous IQF freezer energy efficient?

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