The Fluidor Thawing Tunnel is an advanced solution designed for the controlled thawing of frozen fruit juices, concentrates, and other liquid products. It ensures efficient heat transfer, precise temperature control, and high product integrity, making it ideal for industrial-scale thawing applications in the food and beverage industry.

Key Features

  • Efficient Thawing Process: Continuous thawing of frozen products in drums, totes, or bags using controlled hot water circulation.
  • Adjustable water temperature and flow for optimized thawing times and product consistency.
  • Hygienic Design: Constructed with AISI 304 stainless steel for the frame and AISI 316 for product-contact parts.
  • Fully compliant with EN1672-2, HACCP, EC 1935/2004, and GMP regulations.
  • Advanced Heat Transfer: Integrated heat exchangers maintain precise temperature control.
  • Recirculating pump for uniform water distribution and reduced energy consumption.
  • Durability and Reliability: Designed for continuous operation, 12 hours/day, 5 days/week, with a 20-year expected service life.
  • Fully insulated design to minimize heat loss and energy usage.
  • Safety and Accessibility: HMI-controlled system for easy operation and monitoring.
  • Adjustable conveyor height and speed for flexibility in handling various container sizes.

Optional Features

  • Secondary heat exchanger for increased thawing capacity.
  • Automatic water level control for efficient resource usage.
  • Insulated loading and unloading sections to minimize heat loss.

Applications

  • Food Industry: Controlled thawing of frozen fruit juices, concentrates, and other liquid food products.
  • Beverage Industry: Preparation of frozen raw materials for downstream processing.
Specifications
Total Weight 6,800 kg
Thawing Capacity 20–40 drums/hour
Thawing Temperature Adjustable, 10°C–65°C
Water Circulation 30–60 m³/h
Product / Cleaning Temp. -20°C to +90°C
Ambient Temperature 5°C to 25°C
Relative Humidity 30%–70%
Noise Level <85 dB(A)
IP Rating (Control Cabinets) IP55
Dimensions (H x W x D) 5,000 x 2,000 x 10,000 mm
Installed Power 30 kW
Heat Exchanger Capacity Up to 400 kW
Dimensions Ø480–Ø630 mm (Width) 810–1,000 mm (Height)
Max Weight 300 kg
Get a quote