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IQF tunnel freezer

OctoFrost is a globally recognized supplier of food processing equipment with a deep focus on thermal treatment such as blanching, cooking, chilling and IQF freezing. OctoFrost machines can be used for processing a wide range of IQF products (fruits, vegetables, berries, seafood, meat, poultry, pasta, dairy, and grains) and are designed with customers’ needs in mind: for a natural appearance of the products, reliable food safety, high yield and energy efficiency. With a global coverage of sales and customer service, the company has over 300 successful installations at customers located in more than 50 countries, across 5 continents. OctoFrost is committed to a world with better food quality and reduced food waste by improving solutions for freshly frozen food.

Adjustable airflow for a premium product

Due to the OctoFrost high-performance fans fitted with frequency converters, the airflow can be adjusted for each freezing zone to achieve best energy efficiency and optimal airflow for different product types. With no need for more than 75% – 85% fan speed, for some light product the speed does not exceed 30%, which means considerable energy savings. The OctoFrost™ custom-made axial vane fans, have been carefully designed to work together with the OctoFrost™ freezer body and bedplate. Also, by investing in a smaller compressor, the OctoFrost IQF freezer has less heat to cool down and thus the fans consume even less energy.

Unique bedplates

The OctoFrost IQF Freezer is fitted with exchangeable bedplates instead of a belt. The OctoFrost bedplates are considered one of the most innovative improvements to the hygienic design of freezing tunnels. With a puzzle-like connection between the pieces of bedplates, these can be easily removed and washed outside the freezer:

  • this gives the flexibility of quick product change without the risk of cross-contamination between different product batches.
  • no down-time for cleaning the bedplates, as a new, clean set can be used immediately after removing the used one.
  • easy and efficient cleaning outside the freezer for a truly reliable food safety.

The OctoFrost™ bedplates have the optimal thickness and the holes’ configuration of the bedplates creates a higher pressure drop and avoids dead zones, making it possible to achieve the optimal airflow with lower fan speed, depending on the product characteristics. This translates into less energy consumption with improved freezing result.

Easy installation

The OctoFrost ™ IQF tunnel freezer is a compact, highly effective freezer with a small footprint. It is the smallest freezer on the market, usually with up to 50% smaller than any other freezer for same production capacity. It is also a ready build machine, which can be easily transported on a regular truck or container ship.

OctoFrost™ comes readily tested from the factory and is ready for operation within 2-3 days after arrival, thus normal food production in the factory can continue during installation. Because of the compact design of the freezer that rests on its own supporting feet, there is no need for floor preparation, foundation or other fix installations. Also, the air can circulate under the freezer to avoid accumulation of cold in the floor.

Because of its optimal size, the Octofrost™ IQF tunnel freezer can be moved into the production hall by merely using a forklift without any big arrangements. The installation process of an IQF industrial freezer is vital for IQF processors. A simple process can save a lot of time and hassle in logistics, operation and production in the factory.