Turbo IQF Freezer

Turbo IQF In-Line Tunnel

Full Stainless Steel Construction

Starlite Helix

IQF Fluidised Cooked Rice

IQF In-Line Tunnel - "Clean Machine"

The Starfrost Turbo 6 series “Clean Machine” is a two belt, IQF Freezing System which is designed and manufactured to the highest specification. The fully welded, stainless steel, modular design incorporates components and design features which have enabled the freezing tunnel to win awards worldwide. The customer acclaimed Freezer enables you to individually quick freeze large quantities of loose products like peas, beans, sprouts, broccoli, mushrooms, cooked rice, french fries and fruits. Turbo IQF "6 Series" Freezer
Turbo IQF "6 Series"

Operation

An infeed conveyor system transports the product, in an even continuous, controlled layer carefully onto the Turbo crust freezing belt. The crust freezing zone conditions the product by passing it over conveyor tumbles to initiate true fluidisation and to redistribute the product. Simultaneously, cold air is blown vertically upward through the belt and product. This process ensures a continuous separation and fluidisation of individual product particles and, thus, a quick surface freezing operation. The conditioned products are subsequently transferred to a second conveyor belt – operating at a slower speed – for final freezing in a deep fluidised bed.

Flexibility

Our controlled, careful product fluidisation process enables the Turbo Tunnel Freezing system to handle a large variety of vegetables and fruits. Airflow and conveyor belt speeds are both independently adjustable, thereby creating the best freezing environment for your quality products. Effective IQF Freezing is achieved with both large and small products using our proven fluidisation system. Wet and delicate products like strawberries and raspberries are carefully handled and remain undamaged during the freezing process.

Production & Specifications

Enclosure tunnel measurements – height, length and width – will be specifically designed according to the products being processed, your production target requirements and the floor area available for installation. In effect, all freezer systems will be designed and built to meet your individual needs, and to help maximise profit on your investment.

Salient features include:

Star-D-Belt (Patented)
A Proven filter belt system to reduce product debris and heavy snow accumulation on the Turbo’s evaporators. In effect, the Star-D-Belt increases operating cycles between each defrost and improves hygiene.

Star-D-Belt-Advantages

• Heavy Snow and product debris do not block the airflow through the evaporators.
• No pre-cooled, dried high pressure air is required for cleaning evaporators during production periods.
• Proven system with low maintenance needs.
• Low operational and capital costs.

Refrigeration System

Ammonia or Freon evaporator systems, pumped or flooded available on request.

Defrosting and Cleaning

Water and/or hot gas defrost available on the evaporators, which can be shift defrost or PLC fully automated sequential defrost. Full C.I.P. sanitation systems available.

Capacity

From 1000 kg/hr to 20,000 kg/hr with multiple variants depending upon the products being processed.

Structure

The whole system is stainless steel including evaporators, supporting structure and even the fully welded floor. All synthetic materials used in the machine are approved by the international food industry.

Advantages

• Manufactured to internationally recognised food industry standards.
• Modular construction to ensure quick and easy on-site installation.
• Easy accessibility for inspection, cleaning and maintenance.
• Increase of capacity can be achieved by adding modules.
• Defrosting with water and/ or hot gas – manually or automatically.
• Continuous operation by sequential defrosting.
• Trolley section can be incorporated
• Adjustable efficient axial fans for products of differing densities.
• A proven and reliable, low maintenance freezer system.

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