Seafood requires fast, controlled freezing to protect delicate muscle structure and reduce moisture loss. Horizontal refrigerated plates hold trays, cartons, or packaged products in close contact with the cooling surface, allowing heat to move rapidly out of fish, shrimp, and other aquatic products. Faster freezing encourages smaller ice crystals and helps maintain natural texture, color, flavor, and saleable weight.
The equipment is suitable for regularly shaped seafood packs, frozen blocks, fillets, portions, and prepared products. Its compact design reduces floor-space demand, while low-noise operation and simple controls support efficient daily use. Piston or screw compressor units can be selected according to plant capacity, refrigerant conditions, and production requirements.
SKD Plate IQF Freezer
|
Model |
Capacity (kg/batch; 4h/batch) |
Quantity of Plates |
Size of Plate (m) |
Layer Height (mm) |
Cold Load Consumption (kW) |
Fan Power (kW) |
Supply/Return Pipe Diameter |
Overall Size L×W×H (mm) |
|
SKD-1 |
1000 |
10 pieces; 9 layers |
2×1.2 |
160 |
35 |
2.2 |
38, 78 |
3650×1800×2140 |
|
SKD-15 |
1500 |
10 pieces; 9 layers |
3×1.2 |
160 |
45 |
2.2 |
38, 78 |
4650×1800×2140 |
|
SKD-2 |
2000 |
10 pieces; 9 layers |
4×1.2 |
160 |
68 |
3 |
38, 78 |
5650×1800×2140 |
|
SKD-3 |
3000 |
10 pieces; 9 layers |
6×1.2 |
160 |
90 |
3 |
38, 78 |
7700×1800×2140 |
|
SKD-4 |
4000 |
10 pieces; 9 layers |
6×1.2 |
150 |
130 |
4.5 |
57, 108 |
7700×1800×2500 |
Note 1: Freezing capacity is calculated using 15 kg fish plates with an operating mode of +35°C/−35°C.
2. Equipment can be designed according to customer requirements.
Product Features
1. Uniform Seafood Freezing: Direct plate contact cools both sides of the package, reducing temperature variation and supporting consistent frozen quality throughout each load.
2. Higher Product Yield: The Seafood Iqf Contact Blast Plate Freezer shortens freezing time, limits dehydration, and retains more valuable moisture in fish and shrimp.
3. Compact Industrial Design: The horizontal plate system processes multiple trays or packs within a small footprint, making efficient use of production space.
4. Reliable Operation: Strong construction, straightforward controls, and flexible compressor choices help processors maintain stable output with manageable energy and maintenance costs.
Fast cycle control helps seafood plants coordinate grading, glazing, packing, and cold storage, creating smoother workflow from raw material reception to finished product.
For seafood companies focused on freshness, yield, and dependable throughput, the Seafood Iqf Contact Blast Plate Freezer offers rapid cooling, consistent results, and practical long-term value.
Q&A
Q: How long does IQF take?
A: An IQF freezer dramatically reduces freezing time. While conventional methods take hours to freeze meat, an IQF freezing system completes the process in just 90 minutes or less. This rapid speed allows products to bypass the critical ice crystal formation zone (30°F to 25°F), ensuring superior food texture and quality.
Q: Is a plate freezer easy to clean and maintain?
A: Yes. Food-contact components are generally made of corrosion-resistant materials, while the accessible structure simplifies cleaning and maintenance.
Q: What are the main advantages of a plate freezer?
A: It offers rapid freezing, low energy consumption, reduced dehydration, compact installation, and consistent product quality.
Q: What products are suitable for plate freezing?
A: It is suitable for fish blocks, shrimp, meat, poultry, seafood, packaged foods, and other flat or regularly shaped products.
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