For a fish processor in Urk, Van Abeelen Food Processing Technology realized a complete customized solution for the post-freezing process. The customer processes a wide variety of fish products: from small fillets to whole fish weighing up to eight kilos.
That variation requires flexibility in temperature, residence time, belt speed, and product handling. A standard freezing line was therefore not a logical solution.
Complete custom post-freezing process
The project started with a demand for new plate freezers, but grew into a complete optimization of the freezing process. Van Abeelen delivered a total solution with tunnel freezers, plate freezers, an optimized glazing process, and CO₂ refrigeration technology with heat recovery.
| Project component | Execution |
|---|---|
| Customer | Quick Frozen |
| Location | Urg |
| Application | Fish processing and refreezing |
| Installation | 3 Impingement Freezer Tunnels |
| Capacity of tunnel freezers | 30 kW per tunnel |
| Additional | 4 plate freezers |
| Refrigerant | CO₂ |
| Extra technique | Heat recovery |
Flexible freezing with an eye for quality
The freezing line is configured for various product formats and product properties. Operators can precisely adjust the process based on product type, thickness, weight, and desired glazing.
By combining Food Processing Technology and refrigeration engineering, Van Abeelen was able not only to supply the freezing machines, but also to contribute ideas on energy consumption, refrigerant selection, and heat recovery. The residual heat from the refrigeration system is used for cleaning water and heating, among other things.
Need a freezing solution for fish or food?
Van Abeelen Food Processing Technology develops customized freezing lines for food producers seeking control over capacity, product quality, and energy consumption.
Contact us for advice on your freezing process.
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